Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts Major

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If you’re planning to pursue a professional career in art or are preparing for specialized graduate study, in particular the master of fine arts, then you may want to consider a B.F.A., an intensive degree program in studio art.

Career Potential

• Artist
• Designer and educator in:
  • Ceramics
  • Fiber art
  • Print media
  • Painting

What Will I Learn?

You’ll benefit from small, engaging classes taught in modern studios designed for

• Sculpture
• Ceramics
• Painting and drawing
• Two-dimensional design
• Printmaking
• Fiber art
• Digital art

Special Features

• A two-semester senior thesis project as a culminating experience where you develop a cohesive body of work from concept to exhibition, accompanied by written abstract and oral presentation.
• A portfolio must be submitted for review when seeking admission to the B.F.A. program.

Get Involved

• Summer international study programs
• Internships
• Visiting artists and lecturers program
• Cooperative work-study program

Student Clubs

• Art Exhibition Association (A.E.A)

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