Students share a set of basic courses including Drawing, 2D and 3D Design, and Art
History. The program continues with elective course within the areas of painting,
drawing, printmaking, book arts, ceramics, sculpture, photography and electronic media.
Students also have the opportunity to earn credit for internships, foreign study,
and independent projects. Faculty members arrange activities that encourage students鈥�
creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, free exchange of ideas, and commitment
to productivity. Upper level courses help them find a focus, prepare their work for
exhibition, develop their resumes and portfolios, and learn ways to promote themselves.
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.
Where You'll Go
Thanks to their professional r茅sum茅s and portfolios and hands-on experience, 蘑菇短视频art
graduates are often ahead of the curve when it comes to entering the most sought-after
fields and major markets in the public and private sectors. From design, advertising
and public relations firms to museums, galleries, libraries and historical societies,
a wealth of professional employment opportunities are available to graduates. Some
establish their own businesses, art studios or community art centers. Others opt to
pursue graduate studies in order to deepen their knowledge and build their professional
credentials. 蘑菇短视频undergraduates have been successful in getting into competitive graduate
programs and securing financial assistance for graduate study.
蘑菇短视频鈥檚 studio art programs prepare students for careers as
artists and arts professionals. Guided by a faculty of successful and award-winning
artists, students follow a rigorous curriculum that allows them to immerse themselves
in their chosen area of study. Each student becomes acquainted with professional practices
by meeting one-on-one with experts, developing r茅sum茅s and portfolios, using the latest
facilities and technologies, and applying hands-on techniques and practices. WCU鈥檚
small class sizes provide ample opportunity for students to participate in critical
discussions and develop their abilities to write and talk about art. The School of
Art and Design supports its outstanding students鈥� efforts by offering a competitive
scholarship program.
Degree Options
School
College of Fine & Performing Arts, School of Art & Design
Location
Cullowhee & Asheville Campuses + Cullowhee Campus
Length
Full and Part-Time
Time to Complete:
120 BFA - 4 Year Average
Credits:
120 Credit Hours
App Deadline:
Portfolio entrance review happens after admission, typically around 59 credit hours.
Bachelor of Fine Art, Emphasis in Studio Art
The School of Art and Design鈥檚 Bachelor of Fine Art with an emphasis in Studio Art
is created for students who wish to hone their focus more intensively on fine art
and design. Completing the BFA curriculum will prepare students for a career or post-graduate
study in art, design or related disciplines. Program emphases allow students to explore
a specific area of study while following a rigorous art curriculum.
After being admitted to WCU, those students who pursue the Studio Art Program may
indicate to Admissions or the Registrar's Office that they wish to declare the BFA
emphasis in Studio Art degree. Portfolio submission is not required for entry to the
school; portfolio review will come around 59-60 credit hours.
The Studio Art Program also offers an Art Minor for students who wish to complement their studies with a less intense involvement
in Art or Design.
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.
Upper-division studio spaces with dedicated wheels and workstations, faculty critique,
visiting artist engagement, and field experiences support student growth and professional
preparation.
Students develop their own visual language through hands-on studio practice, critique
discussions, and exposure to visiting artists.
Through both technical and conceptual instruction, students build confidence in photographic
tools and processes while developing critical thinking and cultural awareness tied
to image making.
The program encourages individual expression, experimentation, and mastery of craft
in print and book media, within a rigorous studio art curriculum.
Graduates leave with practical hands-on fabrication skills, exposure to contemporary
art practice, and the ability to develop independent creative work within rich studio
environments.
