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Arts prepares students to think seriously, to see critically, to
make intensely, and to act with creative agency in the contemporary
world.
Established in 1954 to combine the intensive studio
education of an art school with the opportunities of a large urban
university, Boston University School of Visual Arts is committed
to educating the eye, hand, and mind of the artist. We believe
that students become visual artists when education, practice,
and awareness of historical and contemporary context enable
them to think critically and imaginatively, and to express those
ideas with skill and conviction. The professional artists and
educators that make up our faculty lead small classes of highly
motivated students.
The Foundation program is the bedrock of our undergraduate
program, and emphasizes a mastery of traditional skills
and visual problem-solving. All BFA freshmen begin with drawing
courses and continue foundation studies in painting and sculpture
before they choose a studio major. MA programs in Art Education,
Graphic Design, Painting, and Sculpture focus and elaborate professional
studies. Studio electives expand and enrich all graduate
and undergraduate Visual Arts major programs.
Courses in studio art, art history, and the liberal arts and
sciences taught by the nationally and internationally recognized
faculties of the University’s 17 schools and colleges provide the
intellectual framework for our curriculum. University-sponsored
international study programs broaden the Boston campus experience
and encourage global awareness.
Boston provides a rich cultural resource for our School.
The city’s renowned museums and musical organizations, art
galleries, theaters, libraries, and other universities, colleges, and
schools offer exhibitions, concerts, theatrical performances, and
lectures of the highest quality.
efforts of Boston University’s class of 2025 Painting, Sculpture,
and Graphic Design students. Through years of cultivating artistic
identities, technical forte, and our community, these SVA students
have shaped a body of work that reflects their unique authorship
and boundless potential.
The 2025 BFA Thesis Show marks a pivotal moment
in their cyclical journey and honors all they have built while
embracing the uncertainties and possibilities ahead. The show is
a testament to their dedication and grit, the product of collective
efforts, and their continuous evolution and growth. The
abundance of the SVA experience is demonstrated in this show
as they walk into a new chapter of their careers, more confident
and determined than they ever were.
Marc Schepens
Director, ad interim, School of Visual Arts
Senior Lecturer in Art, Painting
Director, ad interim, School of Visual Arts
Senior Lecturer in Art, Painting