School of Art and Design
With our nationally recognized faculty of artists, designers, art educators and scholars, we are committed to exploring the convergence of art, design, and creative inquiry. Whether you are an undergraduate or a graduate student, the 食色视频 School of Art and Design provides a rigorous education, no matter which degree you choose.
What type of student are you?
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
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The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Art (B.F.A.) is a professional degree program that prepares students for a variety of art and art-related careers or graduate school by providing a thorough grounding in fundamental principles and techniques with opportunities for emphasis in one or more arts areas.
For this degree, students choose a concentration in Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Comics & Sequential Art, Graphic Communications, Illustration, Painting and Drawing, Photography & Video, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Textile & Surface Design.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation
Learn MoreThis Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Digital Animation (B.F.A) is a professional program that prepares students for various animation and animation-related careers or graduate school through intensive work in digital animation supported by a program of general studies.
Students choose between either the 2D Animation or 3D Animation concentrations, both of which provide a thorough grounding in animation fundamental principles and techniques.
Program Viewbook
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Open House & Portfolio Review Events
Join us for an Open House and Portfolio Review Event!
October 16, 2025 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Chastain Pointe Studios
1200 Chastain Road, 食色视频, Ga 30144, Suite 115
March 5, 2026 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Chastain Pointe Studios
1200 Chastain Road, 食色视频, Ga 30144, Suite 115
FREE and Open to the Public!
Prospective School of Art and Design students and community members will have the opportunity to walk a self-guided tour of Chastain Pointe while classes are in session.
Prospective Students: Bring your portfolio and have it reviewed by our faculty members!
Several School of Art and Design faculty will be available to give high school students advice on the contents of their portfolio. Prospective students are invited to bring their drawings, small paintings, or photographs of their three-dimensional work for review. This opportunity is especially helpful for students planning to submit their entrance portfolio for acceptance into the School of Art and Design.
Entrance Portfolio Application & Deadlines
The School of Art & Design at 食色视频 admits students in the Fall (August) and Spring (January) semesters each year. The School of Art and Design Entry Portfolio requires 4 artworks and a 200-word artist statement:
| Semester | Portfolio Deadline | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | November 14, 2025 | January 12, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | May 1, 2026 | August 24, 2026* |
Are you transferring into the School of Art and Design?
If so, please email artsadmissions@kennesaw.edu.
Master of Arts in Art and Design
The Master of Arts in Art and Design (M.A.) is a professional program that prepares leaders in artistic industries with embodied professional practice and pedagogy, as well as local and global engagement. Students will solve problems at an advanced level through collaborative inquiry with disciplinary experts. This interdisciplinary/integrated degree mirrors our desire to break free of the limits of discipline-specific constraints.
This fully online program offers concentrations in Art Education, Digital Animation and Museum Studies.
Virtual Information Sessions
Prospective graduate students are encouraged to attend one of our upcoming Information Sessions. These sessions will provide a comprehensive overview of the program, helping you determine how it aligns with your academic and creative goals.
Sign-UpApplication Deadlines & Requirements
Application Deadlines
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