The Department of Art encompasses the creative activities of the fine arts (painting, sculpture, printmaking, and new media practices), the artistic applications of design, and the theoretical and historical concerns of art history. These complementary programs function together, so that the student gains not only depth of knowledge in a chosen specialty but also the breadth of experience that yields understanding of artistic traditions, values, cultural awareness, and contemporary issues. A faculty of exhibiting artists, practicing designers, published and respected historians, and strong studio programs focused on giving students facility with materials and familiarity with visual and theoretical concepts make the art department, in effect, an art school within a university.

Apply online using the Common Application or Coalition Application. Your file will not be reviewed until all of the materials below have been received by the Office of Admissions: • Completed application, including essay and CV/Resume • Application fee of U.S. $75 • Academic records for grades 9-12 with official transcripts and certified English translations (if applicable), for each secondary institution attended • Two academic letters of recommendation • Demonstrated English proficiency • Interruption of Studies Statement if you have already graduated from secondary school at the time of application. The following three items are only required from students who need a student visa (F or J): • Completed AU Certification of Finances (AU CFIS) form showing at least U.S.$68,357 for first year of study and living expenses • Bank letter showing at least U.S.$68,357 for first year of study and living expenses • Copy of your passport information page Financial documents showing less than U.S.$68,357 will not be accepted. All financial documents must be dated within the past three months to be considered valid. Our International Student & Scholar Services office provides sample bank letters, the AU CFIS and Transfer-in forms, and AU cost guide. No SAT or ACT Needed! AU does not evaluate SAT or ACT scores for students (including U.S. citizens) graduating from secondary schools outside the United States.