Article: Art schools find different ways to weave in other classes

Contrary to the beliefs of many art school applicants, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is not simply a certificate of training in art but a college degree, for which a student must complete and pass both studio and academic courses alike.

There are schools and programs around the United States and Canada that offer certificates in various media, such as Penland in Penland, N.C., and Haystack in Deer Isle, Maine. At most art schools, liberal arts colleges and universities, academic subjects account for approximately one-third of the credits in BFA programs, yet these classes are rarely highlighted in art school catalogs. There is often a conspiracy of silence, with art schools not emphasizing ...

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