Bachelor of Arts in Art and Visual Technology

George Mason University - INTO USA

George Mason University’s School of Art is a collaborative academic and professional community focused on advancing creativity through traditional and new media applied to varying social contexts. The School of Art is founded on the premise that art both reflects and inspires a creative society, improving the human condition while describing the world, both as it is and could be. We focus on the role of artists in that conversation. We encourage students to see art both as an individual expression and public interaction. We celebrate historical reference, current relevance and experimentation-emphasizing innovative ways of thinking that enhance the impact of art on the future of society.Undergraduate studio degrees offered by the School of Art include the bachelor of arts (BA) and the bachelor of fine arts (BFA). An honors program enhances either degree for selected AVT majors. The school also offers undergraduate minors in art and visual technology, arts and social change, graphic design, photography, and web design.For students who are interested in a career in teaching art in the public schools, neither the BA nor the BFA program satisfies all requirements for those seeking licensure. Undergraduate students interested in this field are highly encouraged to consider the accelerated degree path for the master of art in teaching and should contact the school’s art education advisor to learn more about teacher preparation.