You can declare your concentration online via Brown's advising website, ASK.
A total of 11 courses are required for the VA concentration: three foundation courses, five upper level studios, and three Art History courses. Six of the eight studio courses (foundation and upper-level) have to be taken within the VA department. You may be eligible to include select RISD courses in studio art or art history for some of your concentration requirements.
This page describes the VA Concentration requirements if you declared your concentration in Fall '24 semester or later. For students who declared prior to the Fall '24 semester, see VA Concentration requirements here.