Earn your art degree in one of the strongest Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs in the nation. The bachelor's in art is a professionally focused program that empowers you to explore and master skills needed for a variety of art careers, and present your work in a professional context.
You'll learn in small classes, access multiple studios in our Fine Arts Complex and have access to a vibrant art community in Fairbanks. You'll also gain professional experience and acquire practical training, including the opportunity to display your work in our University Art Gallery.
Through a unique focus on Alaska Native Arts, our program fosters a commitment to diversity and encourages new ways of creating as part of the Alaska aesthetic. Our students reflect the wide diversity of cultures of the circumpolar North and range in age from their teens to the 80s. Together, you'll work in a friendly and open atmosphere that fosters creativity and exploration.
What Is a BFA Degree?
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a type of art degree that is designed for students who want to focus on developing their creative talents and preparing for a career in the arts. A fine arts degree is ideal if you have a good idea of what you want to do. The Bachelor of Arts, by comparison, tends to be more broad based and flexible. With the BA, you'll take more liberal arts courses (such as literature and history). With the BFA degree, you'll focus more on intensive art and design studies.