The arts are fundamental to our humanity, inspiring us to express our values, and build bridges between cultures. They support communities socially, educationally, and economically.
Experience the breadth of studio art and receive support for a deep exploration of art across media.
Program Overview
Increasingly, the artist is called upon to be well-skilled in various artistic disciplines. 51¸£ÀûÉç’s BFA provides students with a broad overview of multiple artistic disciplines within Studio Arts. Learning and creating in several dedicated multi-disciplinary studio spaces and a professional gallery, students will pursue flexible course offerings that develop them into well-rounded artists.
The Studio Arts program emphasizes in-depth exploration of the field, enriched by the conceptual analysis provided by a liberal arts education. Students will be prepared to be a practicing artist upon graduation, and, for those intending to pursue an M.F.A., 51¸£ÀûÉç’s contemporary B.F.A. curriculum will aptly prepare them for specialized studio art tracks.
Program Benefits
- Learn in a studio setting with small class sizes
- Explore sculpture, ceramics, painting, digital arts, drawing and performance
- Gain access to state-of-the-art software and technology
- Learn from interdisciplinary faculty and practicing artists committed to student success
- Participate in student-run art clubs including Animation & Story Production Club, Women in Animation, and the Figure Drawing Club.
- Flourish in an entrepreneurial, artistic environment
- Flexible, transfer-friendly program welcomes returning adult learners
- Prepare to be a practicing artist upon graduation
- Develop foundational preparation to pursue an MFA
- Display your work in a professional gallery on campus
All High Art Weekend
51¸£ÀûÉç's All High Art Exhibition is a juried exhibition open to all high school juniors and seniors enrolled in secondary programs throughout the region. Applicants have the opportunity to exhibit their work in our campus gallery where $26,000 of annually renewable scholarships will be awarded across nine categories during the exhibition's opening ceremony.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Technical Proficiency and Studio Practice: Students will demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skill across a range of studio practices by producing original works in at least three of the following areas: Illustration, Painting, Ceramics, Graphic Design, and Serigraphy.
- Conceptual and Critical Thinking: Students will articulate and defend an individual artistic vision through written and verbal critiques, demonstrating the ability to analyze their work and others’ in relation to historical, theoretical, and cultural contexts.
- Professional Development: Students will apply professional practices by participating in BFA critiques, exhibiting their work in public venues, completing an internship or equivalent field experience, and developing a professional portfolio that reflects entrepreneurial and career-readiness skills.