Jordan College of Fine Arts
Art Program

Applying to Art

Majors

Regardless of status as an incoming freshmen or an internal applicant, Art faculty will conduct a 30+ minute interview with you on Butler's campus which will be scheduled after you submit your Butler application and complete the supplemental Art application including a portfolio with 10+ works. The Art application includes a listing for art experience, an essay on why you want to pursue an Art + Design major and your portfolio. You must submit a portfolio of your artwork including 10 images on a CD-Rom or link to your website.  Learn how to apply to JCFA here.

Minors

New students

Art faculty will conduct a 30+ minute interview with you on Butler's campus which will be scheduled after you submit your Butler application and complete the supplemental Art application including a portfolio with 10+ works. The Art application includes a listing for art experience, an essay on why you want to pursue an Art + Design minor and your portfolio. You must submit a portfolio of your artwork including 10 images on a CD-Rom or link to your website.

Internal candidates (existing Butler students)

  • Begin process by emailing or calling the program director, Michelle Jarvis at mjarvis@butler.edu or 317-940-9961.
  • Submit a url with 10 images (utilizing any software or site; blog, facebook, flickr, etc.).
  • Complete application obtained from program director.
  • Email portfolio url and application back to program director, Michelle Jarvis at mjarvis@butler.edu.
  • Faculty will review and vote electronically and the program director will email results directly to the applicant.