Admitted Spartans Day 2024
Welcome to the College of Humanities and the Arts at San José State University for Admitted Spartans Day 2024!
General Schedule of Events
- 8:00 - 8:45 AM | Kick-off presentation by the President at the SJSU Event Center
- 8:00 - 12:00 PM | Resource Fair at the Paseo de Cesar Chavez (tables/chairs/umbrellas)
- 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Academic presentations and College Open Houses
College of Humanities and the Arts specific events
(by department)
- Department of Art and Art History
- Department of Design
- Department of English and Comparative Literature
- Deparment of Film, Theatre, and Dance
- Department of Humanities
- School of Journalism and Mass Communications
- Department of Linguistics and Language Development
- School of Music
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of World Languages and Literatures
Department of Art and Art History
Schedule of Activities
Area of Study | Description | Location |
Pictorial Art | Painting Demo w/ Mark Fisher | Art Quad |
Pictorial Art | Relief Printmaking Demo | Art Quad |
Photography |
• Printing Demo |
Art Quad |
Digital Media Art | Interactive Video Installation | Art Room 110 |
Digital Media Art | DMA Open Lab | Art Room 237 |
Digital Media Art | Computer Games & VR | Art Room 241 |
Spatial Art | Ceramics Wheel Throwing Demo | Art Quad |
Spatial Art | Brazing Demo | Art Quad |
Art History & Visual Culture | Tabling w/ Art History Association | Art Building Entrance Hall |
Thompson Art Gallery | Photo Faculty Exhibition | Thompson Art Gallery, Art Room 129 |
Helpful Links
- Department of Art and Art History website
- BA, Art History & Visual Culture
- BA Art, Studio Practice
- BA Art, Studio Practice, Teacher Preparation
- BFA Art, Digital Media Art (CADRE website)
- BFA Art, Photography
- BFA Art, Pictorial Art
- BFA Art, Spatial Art
- Art Instagram
- Art Facebook
Department of Design
Department of Design Open Houses
Below you will find information from our design programs about their Admitted Spartan Day open houses that will be held between 12:00 - 2:00 PM. The department office is located in Room 120 of the Art & Design building should you have any questions or need help finding your way. We’ll also have some goodies there, so please stop by and say hello!
Animation & Illustration
Please RSVP here to attend the Animation & Illustration presentation. Arrive at the Art & Design building and proceed to Room 133 between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM. Volunteers will help seat everyone and the main presentation will begin promptly at 12:30 PM. After the presentation, in-person attendees will have a chance to tour the facilities and meet with faculty and students.
Guests joining on Zoom should contact Program Coordinator, David Chai at david.chai@sjsu.edu for a link.
Graphic Design
Please arrive at the Art & Design building and proceed to Room 216 between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM for a presentation with Graphic Design faculty. After the presentation attendees will have a chance to ask questions and meet faculty.
Industrial Design
Please arrive at the Art & Design building and proceed to Room 205 between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM for a presentation with Industrial Design faculty. After the presentation attendees will have a chance to tour the facilities and meet with faculty and students.
Interior Design
Please arrive at the Industrial Studies building to Room 241 between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM. Volunteers will help seat everyone, and then the main presentation led by Interior Design faculty will begin promptly at 12:30 pm. After the presentation, in-person attendees will have a chance to tour the facilities and meet with faculty and students.
Helpful Links
- Department of Design Website
- BA Design Studies Page
- Animation & Illustration Major
- Graphic Design Major
- Industrial Design Major
- Interior Design Major
- Design Instagram
- Design Facebook
Department of English and Comparative Literature
Schedule of Activities at Industrial Studies Room 233
- Welcome to the Department of English and Comparative Literatures! | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
- Quiz Yourself on Your Editing Abilities | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
- Poetry On The Spot | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Helpful Links
- Department of English and Comparative Literatures Website
- BA, English
- BA English, Creative Writing
- BA English, Professional & Technical Writing
- BA English, Teacher Preparation
- English Instagram
Department of Film, Theatre, and Dance
Facility Tours
The Department of Film, Theatre, and Dance will be offering tours of our facilities on Admitted Spartans Day from 12:00 - 2:00 PM!
- Film and Theatre Students - Start the tour at Hugh Gillis Hall Room 114
- Dance Students - Start the tour at the Spartan Complex Room 216
Helpful Links
- Department of Film and Theatre Website
- Department of Dance Website
- Radio-Television-Film Major
- Theatre Arts Major
- BA, Dance
- BFA, Dance
- Film and Theatre Instagram
- Film and Theatre Facebook
- Film and Theatre Twitter
- Dance Instagram
Department of Humanities
Join us for our Department Open House from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at Industrial Studies Building Room 233. We'll have information for you on all of our major programs and we'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. See you then!
Helpful Links
- Department of Humanities Website
- BA, Creative Arts
- BA Humanities, American Studies
- BA Humanities, Religious Studies
- BA Humanities, Liberal Arts
- BA Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Program
- BA Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Program, Spanish Bilingual
- BA Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching
- Humanities Honors Program
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Journalism and Mass Communications (JMC) Open House
Take a tour of everything JMC from 12:00 - 2:00 PM on Admitted Spartans Day! Visit us at Dwight Bentel Hall, where we will have tours of our TV Studio, Advertising Agency, Spartan Daily office, and the VR Lab.
If you need directions to Dwight Bentel Hall, stop by our table on the 7th Street Paseo and we'd be happy to help.
Helpful Links
- School of Journalism and Mass Communications Website
- BS, Journalism
- BS, Advertising
- BS, Public Relations
- Spartan Daily
- JMC Instagram
- JMC Facebook
- JMC Twitter
Department of Linguistics and Language Development
We'll be holding our Department Open House from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Industrial Studies Building, Room 233. In the meantime, check out the video above and some of our major/minor fliers and links below.
Helpful Links
- Department of Linguistics and Language Development Website
- What is Linguistics?
- BA, Linguistics
- Minor, Linguistics
- Certificate in Computational Linguistics
- TESOL Certificate
- General Education Course Flier
- LLD Facebook
- LLD Twitter
School of Music
The School of Music is delighted to welcome you to our Open House on Admitted Spartans Day! We'll be in front of the Music Building at the Main Entrance from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Come by and say hi!
Helpful Links
- School of Music Website
- BA, Music
- BM, Bachelor of Music, Composition
- BM, Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies
- BM, Bachelor of Music, Performance
- BM, Bachelor of Music, Music Education
- School of Music Instagram
- School of Music Facebook
Department of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy will be tabling at the ASD Resource Fair (8:00 AM -12:00 PM in El Paseo de Cesar Chavez) and will have a table at the College of Humanities & the Arts Open House (12:00 - 2:00 PM in Inudistrial Studies Room 233). Come find out about the Philosophy major, our certificate programs, and our departmental community—plus get some stickers and candy! Admitted Philosophy majors can also claim their Philosophy Department T-Shirts!
Helpful Links
Department of World Languages and Literatures
Stop by our Deprtment Open House from 12:00 - 2:00 PM in the Industrial Studies Building, Room 233! Can't wait to see you there.