Whether you're exploring art as a broad creative discipline or pursuing intensive
professional stuio training, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ offers pathways that help
you develop your artistic voice and prepare for a wide range of creative careers.
Students can choose between the flexible Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art and the professionally
focused Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art, allowing them to tailor their education
to their academic interests, creative goals, and career aspirations.
No matter which path you choose, you'll learn from accomplished faculty, work in dedicated
studio spaces, and become part of a creative community that encourages experimentation,
collaboration, and artistic growth.
Art at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµcombines creative exploration, technical skill development, and critical thinking through studio coursework, art history, and hands-on learning experiences. Whether
you're interested in becoming a professional artist, teaching art, or combining artistic
study with another field, you'll develop the skills to communicate ideas visually,
build a portfolio, and engage with contemporary art and design. Choose your path:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art: The BA in Art offers a flexible, interdisciplinary approach to studying art. Students
complete coursework in studio art and art history while also completing six credit
hours of world language and either a second major or a minor. Students can explore
a variety of artistic interests while pairing art with another area of academic study.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art - Studio Art: The BFA in Art is a professionally focused degree for students seeking intensive
studio training and portfolio development. Students work closely with faculty mentors
while developing advanced skills in a chosen area of emphasis. This degree prepares students for professional artistic practice, graduate study,
and careers in creative fields.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art - Art Education: Students interested in becoming art teachers pursue the BFA in Art alongside the
Art Education program. Graduates earn both a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art and a Bachelor of Science in Education
(BSEd), preparing them to teach visual arts in K–12 schools. Admission to the Art Education
program is managed through the College of Education and Allied Professions.
Where You'll Go
Graduates pursue paths across the creative, cultural, and professional landscape.
Many work in galleries, museums, arts administration, and design-related fields, while others continue to graduate study in fine arts, art history, museum studies, or related disciplines.
The program’s interdisciplinary focus prepares you for roles that value creativity,
visual communication, research, and critical thinking—skills that translate to careers
in education, nonprofit organizations, media, and beyond.
The School of Art and Design is located in the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center and shares a close relationship with the Fine Art Museum, where students can show work, and experience original art by contemporary artists.
Our Visiting Artists program enhances the student experience by bringing in a variety
of professional artists and designers for lectures, critiques and creative projects.
This program exposes students to the best of what is going on in art and design today
and provides valuable professional contacts.
Our Art Major offers a dynamic, hands-on education in studio practice, visual thinking,
and creative problem-solving. Students develop technical skill, personal voice, and
a strong portfolio through close mentorship and interdisciplinary exploration.
Art students gain real-world experience through exhibitions, internships, and portfolio
development, preparing them for creative careers and graduate study.
The Art Minor allows students from any major to develop creative skills, explore studio
practice, and expand their visual thinking through hands-on coursework.
The portfolio review is the official entry point into the BFA Studio Art program.
Students who pass will receive a checkmark on their degree audit; that requirement
must be met before their degree can be conferred.