Art BA/BS

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts or Science in Art at SOU emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and collaboration. Through studio-intensive training, interdisciplinary exploration, and a rigorous curriculum, students develop technical skills and a deep understanding of the creative process. The program prepares graduates for diverse careers in the arts, including studio artist, art educator, and museum curator, while also fostering entrepreneurial skills and independent creative projects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Offered as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
• Emphasizes mentorship and collaboration with faculty and students
• Enhances technical ability through media-specific training
• Aims to equip students with skills for life as creative professionals
• Opportunities to exhibit work in multiple on-campus galleries, individually or in group shows
• Students often choose to minor in another area to round their skill set

Outline:

• Studio-intensive program:
Focuses on hands-on learning and development of technical skills
• Mentorship and collaboration:
Close interaction with faculty and fellow students for support and learning
• Interdisciplinary approach:
Encourages exploration of different art forms and connections to other disciplines
• Rigorous curriculum:
Challenges students to be inventive, engaged, and committed leaders in the field
• Collaborative learning environment:
Encourages teamwork and peer feedback

Careers:

• Prepares students for a variety of careers in the arts, including:
• Studio artist
• Art educator
• Museum curator
• Graphic designer
• Art therapist
• Arts administrator
• Sample graduate degrees: Recommends relevant graduate programs for further study.
• Credit for prior learning: Explains how students can receive credit for previously acquired knowledge and skills.