This is the first-year program required of all VCUarts students who wish to enter: Art Education, Communication Arts, Craft/Material Studies, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Kinetic Imaging, Painting and Printmaking, Photography and Film, and Sculpture + Extended Media.

The exciting first year provides an intellectually rigorous, studio-based experience in the fundamental issues of art and design. The program exposes students to a vast forum of ideas and concepts preparing them for a wide range of disciplines.

"I had fears about a 'boot camp,' but in retrospect, AFO is the perfect format for that first year. I made connections with students who went to different departments, learned to appreciate others' areas of strength, and vice versa. The AFO year gives you the confidence you need to choose your direction. My initial fears were unfounded."

- Holly Lester, Sculpture + Extended Media, 2005

How to Apply to Art Foundation:
Submit a visual portfolio, recommendation form, and completed VCU application.

Send all application materials to:
Undergraduate Admissions 821 W. Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23284-2526

Visit our departmental site at http://www.vcu.edu/arts/artfoundation/dept

To view the Art Foundation course structure, please click here.