B.F.A. in Art
At-a-Glance
- Choose from ten different concentrations
- 126 credit hours, average, including core requirements
- NASAD accredited
- No foreign language requirement
A degree designed for you
As a B.F.A. student in your chosen area, you have the opportunity to build your skill base from the ground up and harness your creative potential. Choose your creative experience from our ten concentrations.
Become a Professional Creator
Become a Professional Creator
The B.F.A. degree and concentrations allow you to follow specific career paths, such as:
- Animator
- Art Teacher (K-12)
- Creative Director
- Gallery Owner
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Interior Designer
- Museum Preparator
- Professional Photographer
- Web Designer
Prepare for Your Future
Prepare for Your Future
The B.F.A. program gives students real-world experience:
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Complete a senior capstone project in your chosen area.
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Work closely with individual faculty to develop a professional portfolio.
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Curate your work in a public gallery exhibition and enter juried shows.
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Network with professionals in our visiting artist series.
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Graduate prepared to showcase your work to employers.
Student Success
Student Success
Upon graduation with a B.F.A., Nathan Childers '21 was accepted to the University of Alabama's M.F.A. program and awarded a highly competitive Graduate Council Fellowship, which includes a full tuition scholarship, health insurance, and a stipend of $20,000. His future plans include a career as a college-level art professor.