BA/BS in Fine and Studio Arts

This studio degree is a professional qualification for committed artists who want to sharpen a personal approach, develop ideas and test the limits of artistic expression. It values discipline, imaginative thinking, experimentation and personal growth as foundations for working as an artist. Applicants must satisfy the university's general entry standards and also send a digital portfolio and short statement. A committee in the department judges the work on quality, technical skill and consistency, and submissions go through an online portfolio platform. The program totals 120 credit hours. Different deadlines apply for fall and spring starts, so applicants should check the published dates for the term they want. Students who are admitted join a community of working artists and develop a body of work suited to exhibition or further study, with guidance from faculty.