<p>Hi can someone tell me about the Visual Arts program at Brown? I know they offer concentrations but what about majors?</p>
<p>I’m interested in pursuing graphic design, like working on the computer using Adobe programs. Do they have any programs or even classes involving graphic design?</p>
<p>At Brown, “concentration” is the term for what’s called a “major” at most other schools.</p>
<p>The VA department is excellent. Google is your friend: you should research it on the Visual Art department page of the Brown University web site. My daughter was a VA concentrator and loved it. She also took a couple of courses at RISD which was a bit difficult because of different schedules, but very much encouraged.</p>
<p>i wouldn’t go to brown for graphic design. the department is very good, but it’s kind of split between a fine art with a capital “f” half and a fighting but dominated experimental/multidisciplinary half. RISD is however a good resource in respect to graphic design if you are choosing between similarly situated visual arts programs (which many small university programs are)</p>
<p>taking classes at RISD is hardly encouraged as a departmental or university wide practice, but definitely doable.</p>