Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art - Illustration

California State University - Fullerton

First-year students graduating from an International High School or equivalent must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be a high school graduate or equivalent. Demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following: Submission of qualified ELP exam scores. Complete at least 3 years of high school academic coursework taught in English; either in the U.S. or in a country where English is the native language of instruction. English requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment. Complete a U.S. college level course that satisfies the 1A Written Communication General Education category. Demonstrate Math proficiency by completing three years (6 semesters) of college preparatory math, including or integrating topics covered in algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. Math requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment. Earn a competitive college preparatory Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or higher. Acceptance to the B.F.A. in Illustration is by portfolio review only and is for currently accepted and enrolled art majors who demonstrate excellence as creative communicators and visual storytellers in the field of illustration. The portfolio review process takes place in the fall and spring semesters, once a student has completed ART 103, ART 104, ART 107A and ART 107B with a 3.0 GPA or better, completed ART 117 and passed a minimum of 30 degree units, but no more than 96 units. Students have up to two attempts to qualify for the B.F.A., provided they meet the criteria and have not exceeded 96 units toward the degree. Students should meet with an adviser in the Illustration concentration to verify that they meet the criteria and unit counts. To apply for a portfolio review, students can pick up an application at the Department of Art office. The portfolio applications are due either mid-September or mid-March, and must be complete for full consideration. Students will be informed by email concerning the portfolio application, including formats and guidelines, several weeks before its due date. Faculty members will review portfolios, which include the application, artist statement and examples of artwork to determine admittance into the B.F.A. degree in Illustration. B.F.A. transfer applicants who meet the minimum major-specific requirements will be invited to submit a portfolio application upon admittance to the university. Submitting a portfolio when applying to CSUF will count as the first attempt.