Entering Our Program

All students wishing to study in our program must submit a portfolio of work for review by at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester. These portfolios allow our faculty to evaluate a student's skill level and ability prior to allowing student into the program. Due to the competitive nature of many of our fields, we are strict in our evaluation of these portfolios, so we strongly encourage prospective students, transfer students, and those wishing to change their major to take their portfolio seriously.

If you are not applying for a scholarship, below is the necessary criteria for submitting a portfolio. Students wishing to apply for scholarship in the department must also submit a portfolio. Information on the necessary material to apply for scholarship is found under the scholarship link located on the left navigation bar.

***All incoming students, freshmen and transfers, will not be advised by the Department of Art if the incoming student has not submitted an Entrance Portfolio or Scholarship Portfolio for review by March 23, 2013.

Entrance Portfolio of recent work (if not a scholarship applicant) must include:

A. Digital slides of recent work in PDF format
B. Minimum 10 works/ maximum 20 works
C. Digital slides accepted on compact disc only
D. Digital slides must have a corresponding slide list with the following information: the title of the piece, medium, size of the artwork, and the date of completion.
Do not send original art work because portfolio will not be returned.
E. Letter of Intent addressed to Department Chair (Explaining what concentration you wish to study, who you are, contact information, etc)
F. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope

Questions about submitting a portfolio may be directed to Ashley Collins via email at ashley.collins@lipscomb.edu or by telephone at 615-966-5813.

Other links you may want to check for more information about attending Lipscomb:

Department of Art Handbook

Department of Art Scholarships

Questions related to transfer credits, course loads, etc, contact the Office of the Registrar.

Financial Aid

Lipscomb University Admissions

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