Art, B.A.

Art student painting
  • “Studio practice sits at the heart of the Art major.”

    Why Choose the Art Major?

    The Bachelor of Arts in Art provides a broad and flexible foundation in contemporary artistic practice. Students develop technical skills, creative confidence, and a personal artistic voice while exploring diverse media, historical traditions, and contemporary issues through studio coursework and critical inquiry. Art challenges students to observe deeply, think critically, and explore ideas that help us better understand ourselves, our communities, and the world around us.

    The program’s flexibility allows students to combine art with other academic interests, pursue graduate study, exhibit their work professionally, or prepare for a variety of creative careers.

    Why the School of Art & Creative Media?

    Art students engage in studio practice, critiques, exhibitions, portfolio reviews, and professional presentations throughout their academic experience. Opportunities such as Blue Connection’s Art Entrepreneurship Gallery Lab allow students to explore both artistic practice and the professional realities of exhibiting, promoting, and sharing creative work with the public.

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  • Art graduates pursue careers such as:

    • Professional Artist
    • Illustrator
    • Gallery Coordinator
    • Museum Professional
    • Curator
    • Community Arts Coordinator
    • Arts Entrepreneur
    • Creative Project Manager

    Artists work across galleries, museums, nonprofits, cultural organizations, creative agencies, and entrepreneurial ventures. Career outcomes vary based on specialization, experience, and industry sector. 

  • Students pursuing Art may be eligible for talent-based scholarships through the College of Fine Arts.

    Portfolios may include:

    • Drawing
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Digital Art
    • Printmaking
    • Mixed Media
    • Sculpture
    • Ceramics 
    • Other creative work