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Incoming Freshman Windgate Scholarship Application

Due: First Friday in April for the upcoming academic year.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: The Windgate Freshman scholarship is only available for incoming High school students who have not yet started their freshman year at UCA. For full-time or part-time art majors. Selection based on talent and financial need.

Award: Up to $2,000 per semester in the freshman year, based on amount of financial need.

Renewable for three years with completion of at least 6 hours (3 in art) for part-time students and 12 hours (6 in art) for full-time students, submission of portfolio in
spring semester of each year, 3.0 GPA in major, after freshman year, 3.25 GPA in major after sophomore and junior years; and good
standing with the university.

The scholarship can increase up to $1,000 each year so that in the senior year, up to $5,000 per semester
may be awarded. Increases in the scholarship amount are based on the above and review of financial need.

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Foundations in Art and Design at UCA

Whether this is your first semester in college, or you are a transfer or returning student, all art and design majors and minors begin their studies as part of the foundations program.

What can I make with a mixture of glue, toilet paper, and flour? What does it look like when I draw with bits of burnt wood from my fireplace at home? How does it feel to make a drawing with my toes?

The foundation year is an opportunity to experiment with physical processes and ideation methods that are unusual or new to you. Over the course of the year, the emphasis is not on making perfect objects, but on developing critical and creative thinking skills so that when you move to the major studio areas, you are prepared to explore the depths of your interests.

Unique Features

  • Work directly with several different advanced studio faculty throughout the year.
  • Experiment with multi-disciplinary projects including studies in 4D and animation.
  • Participate in collaborative and immersive studio projects.
  • Share your work with exhibition and publication opportunities.
  • Explore website design and build website development skills.
  • Join a community that supports the development of your individual goals and aspirations.

Epilogue Exhibition Archive

The epilogue exhibition is an annual showcase of foundation student artwork.

 

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