Program Overview
Mercer University's Art program offers both a B.A. and a B.F.A. degree, providing students with a strong foundation in visual communication skills and a comprehensive portfolio. The B.A. program emphasizes art history and the connection between art and other disciplines, while the B.F.A. program allows students to explore a wide range of interdisciplinary art forms, including ceramics, digital media, drawing, painting, performance, photography, printmaking, public art, sculpture, and video.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objectives:
- Cultivate creativity and discover how visual arts impact our culture and worldview.
- Provide a strong foundation to develop visual communication skills and become a multi-disciplined, highly-employable artist.
- Allow for individualized attention and feedback from faculty, enabling students to grow in their talent.
- Develop a comprehensive portfolio showcasing a wide range of skills and ability to communicate complex ideas.
Program Description:
Mercer University's Art major offers both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree. The B.A. program focuses on studio art skills as well as art history, from prehistory to contemporary criticism. Students learn the connection between art and other disciplines, including health care, education, and political and social interactions. The B.F.A. major is an interdisciplinary program where students work across wide-ranging disciplines, including:
- Ceramics
- Digital Media
- Drawing
- Painting
- Performance
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Public Art
