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Florida School of the Arts, established in 1974 by the Florida State Board of Education, specializes in preparing students for successful careers in Visual Art and Theater and Entertainment Technology.
Florida School of the Arts is located on the Palatka campus and is part of the academic and administrative structure of St. Johns River State College. It is administered by a dean under the general supervision of the St. Johns River State College District Board of Trustees and the College president. The school, however, is statewide in scope, and has its own facilities, faculty, administrative staff, mission statement, and curricula specific to each degree program. This information can also be obtained on the school website at SJRstate.edu/floarts.
The academic year at Florida School of the Arts consists of a fall term, spring term, and summer session A. Enrollment is recommended during each of the three terms.
Purpose
Florida School of the Arts is dedicated to the premise that both intense, individualized instruction and practical “hands-on” experience are essential to the full development of a student’s creative abilities. As part of public education in the state, Florida School of the Arts provides comprehensive artistic training appropriate to each student’s talent, enabling each student to acquire the knowledge, skills, and appreciation of the chosen arts discipline required for employment in the arts profession. Students receive professional art instruction and rigorous training from the beginning of enrollment. As a professional arts school, Florida School of the Arts provides a learning environment in which students are expected to adhere to standards of professionalism and academic excellence.
Admission
Admission to Florida School of the Arts is by audition or portfolio review only. Separate application paperwork and procedures are also required by St. Johns River State College because all Florida School of the Arts students must also be admitted to St. Johns River State College and are responsible for compliance with all college policies and procedures.
The application for Florida School of the Arts is available for submission from the website at SJRstate.edu/floarts. The application fee of $30 is deferred until an applicant is accepted into a Florida School of the Arts program and registers for classes. As part of completing the application, a potential student will select an audition or portfolio review date.
Application, supplemental documents, audition and portfolio requirements are available online at SJRstate.edu/floarts, or call 386-312-4300 or email the FloArts Admissions Coordinator at FloArtsAdmissions@SJRstate.edu. Admission requirements and procedures for St. Johns River State College may be found at SJRstate.edu.
Financial Aid
College students admitted into Florida School of the Arts programs are eligible for all college financial aid programs. Among these are FloArts Talent Scholarships, college student worker programs, loan
programs, government grants, and special scholarships from the state and private funds. Consult the financial aid section of this catalog for detailed information.
Housing
Students are responsible for securing their own housing. Students interested in on-campus student housing should visit https://www.sjrstate.edu/student-housing for more information. The office maintains a contact list to assist those students seeking roommates for on-campus and off-campus rentals each fall term.
Required College Coursework
All students must complete a minimum 25% of all credit hours required for graduation through the Florida School of the Arts and/ or St. Johns River State College.
Florida School of the Arts Probation and Suspension Policies
Florida School of the Arts students are subject to the academic regulations of St. Johns River State College and Florida School of the Arts in regards to probation and suspension.
Students on full status are eligible to participate in all Florida School of the Arts classes and extracurricular activities. To remain on full status, a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 as well as an arts grade point average of 2.5.
Specialized Accreditation
St. Johns River State College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Programs
The Associate in Science Degree: Each Florida School of the Arts student must complete a planned A.S. degree program that combines foundational and specialized coursework in the student’s artistic discipline with prescribed general education requirements for communications, humanities, mathematics, natural science or social science.
The Associate in Science + Associate in Arts degree option: Any Florida School of the Arts student may complete a dual degree pathway by fulfilling the additional general education requirements for the A.A. degree over and above those already required as part of the A.S. degree.
The College Credit Certificate in Stage Technology: The Stage Technology certificate is generally earned by students who are pursuing the A.S. in Theater Technology with a specialization in Scenic/Lighting Design and Technology or Costume Design and Technology. It marks successful completion of 17 credit hours of coursework in that area. It does not require any general education courses. Often, students in our Theater Technology programs earn this certificate during their first year of that two-year program. Stage Management students who have completed the specified 17 credit hours may also be awarded this certificate.
The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree: The Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are designed for students ready to advance their careers through hands-on, industry focused education. The BAS in Digital Art and Media prepares students for creative roles in digital storytelling, multimedia design and content production. The BAS in Performance Design and Production equips students with the technical skills necessary for live entertainment production. Both programs emphasize real-world application, professional tools, and career readiness.
State University System - Foreign Language Requirement
The Foreign Language Competency Requirement can be met by completion of two years of the same high school foreign language or completion of two semesters of the same college level foreign language or documented proficiency of a foreign language. Students who did not complete two years of the same high school foreign language and do not have documented proficiency of a foreign language will need to complete two semesters of the same college level foreign language in order to graduate with the Associate in Arts degree. These foreign language credits will count towards the required general education elective and/or baccalaureate transfer program prerequisites/elective credit hours. Please check with your Academic Advisor or Student Outreach and Success Coordinator if you are unsure whether you already meet this requirement.
Native speakers of languages other than English may petition to waive the foreign language coursework requirement.
Native speakers who are able to demonstrate they completed part of their education in a non-English educational system should complete and submit the foreign language coursework waiver petition with proof of enrollment in a foreign language school in which the language of instruction was not English for a specific, prolonged period of concurrent academic years, generally to include at a minimum the completion of at least three years of formal schooling. Additional documentation may be requested at the discretion of the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs/designee
Native speakers without proof of foreign education have the following options:
- If the language is currently offered by St. Johns River State College, the student may petition to complete a campusbased proficiency examination by a qualified SJR State foreign language faculty member.
- If the language is not currently offered by St. Johns River State College and there are therefore no faculty on staff who can evaluate that language, students have several options:
- submit proof of proficiency in the language through a recognized, standardized test such as CLEP:
- provide alternative documentation concerning their language proficiency to be approved at the discretion of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, or
- complete the foreign language requirement in another language.
For more information or a copy of the foreign language coursework waiver petition, please see your academic advisor.
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