Art, B.A.

A broad education in art.

When you study the visual arts, you develop both the creative and the intellectual skills to succeed in a variety of careers in today’s global art and design communities.

In this program, you will gain a well-rounded liberal arts education, with a heavy focus in art and design. In addition to courses in the humanities, languages, and art history and theory, intensive studio instruction will help you develop your technical skills in one of the following areas of emphasis: graphic design, interactive design, painting, sculpture, printmaking, or photography and digital imaging.

The program features a highly integrated curriculum. Students become strong visual thinkers with a profound understanding of the potential of visual work in its many contexts.

This program could be a good fit if you:

  • Like to create art and/or design
  • Interested in the history and interpretation of art
  • Are a visual, creative, critical thinker
  • Want an art-related career

With this degree, you could become a/an:

  • Studio artist
  • Digital photographer
  • Advertising artist/designer
  • Gallery owner/operator
  • Technical/Medical Illustrator
  • Commercial Illustrator
  • Web designer
  • Art educator
  • Art director
  • Creative Director
  • Creative Consultant
  • Mural/public artist
  • Printmaker/Screenprinter
  • Art historian
  • Multimedia Design
  • Community arts director
  • Museum education coordinator
  • Arts Administrator

Available On-Campus