Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Fine Arts | Art Studies | Art History
Area of study
Arts
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Art program fosters artistic skills and prepares students for careers in the arts. Students develop their portfolios through coursework in foundation courses, specialized studios, and art history. The program emphasizes collaboration with expert faculty and provides opportunities for exhibition and professional development, leading to a high success rate for graduates in various art-related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- With an art BA degree, you'll develop your artistic skills and prepare for a career in the arts.
- You’ll study the arts in a major where you'll work closely with expert faculty to build your portfolio.
- An art degree prepares you for advanced study or careers in a variety of professions like fine arts entrepreneurship, marketing, fashion merchandising, or psychology.
Outline:
- Major in Art requires a minimum of 120 credit hours.
- Foundation courses include:
- Foundation Review (0)
- Art History Survey I (3)
- Art History Survey II (3)
- Drawing I (3)
- 2D Design (3)
- 3D Design (3)
- Color Composition (3)
- Drawing II (3)
- Professional Practice in Visual Art (3)
- Choose 6 hours from the following:
- Printmaking (3)
- Drawing III (3)*
- Introduction to Graphic Design (3)*
- Introduction to Photography & New Media (3)
- Painting (3)
- Paper, Book, & Fibers (3)
- Sculpture I (3)
- Ceramics I (3)
- Choose 6 hours of Additional Art History courses (300-500 level)
- Choose 3 hours of Art/Art History electives
- Every year, when taking student art classes, it is recommended that artwork should be entered in the Juried Student Exhibition.
Teaching:
- Work closely with faculty to prepare for a formal portfolio evaluation required for all art majors.
- Learn from expert faculty artists in multiple disciplines.
- Create works of art in modern studios equipped with traditional and progressive technology.
Careers:
- Art Director (mean annual salary: $94,220)
- Fine Artist (mean annual salary: $65,020)
- Special Effects Artist or Animator (mean annual salary: $75,270)
- 95% successful outcomes rate for students graduating with degrees from the Department of Art and Design.
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