BA/BS in Fine and Studio Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Art with a studio concentration gives students a creative practice that fits comfortably alongside other fields. This version of the degree places more weight on art history than other options and leaves extra room for electives. That flexibility makes it easier to complete a double major, add minors or certificates, and spend time studying elsewhere. Instructors are respected artists and scholars who prepare students for careers in studio practice or for graduate school. Incoming students need only meet general university admission rules and can declare the major without submitting a portfolio. Current students may switch into the degree during open application periods, again without a portfolio. The studio emphasis helps students develop a personal body of work while still giving them breadth across the humanities and sciences, which many find valuable for creative careers.