Art – Studio

The Studio Art Program is a vibrant community of creative practice. The BFA degree program, accredited through the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, is a professional program created to prepare students for a variety of opportunities and occupations within the growing field of visual arts.  Here, students work closely with dedicated faculty who provide extensive training and mentorship. The curriculum offers courses in design, photography, illustration, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, art history, drawing, painting, installation, video and digital media.

 Learning Outcomes

The Studio Art program educates and trains problem solvers with essential skills in research, visual literacy, productivity, technology and a variety of fine art processes. Graduates are prepared to:

–Problem Solve Creatively 

– Apply design and technical skills

– Develop a cohesive body of work targeting job opportunities in professional practice

 Learning Environment

Studio Art majors work in dedicated studio spaces.  The FJ Taylor Visual Arts Center features Drawing, Painting, Design, Photography (digital, darkroom, lighting), Illustration,  and Digital Media studio spaces.

The Art and Architecture Workshop houses a Ceramics Studio (throwing wheels, kilns), Print Making Studio (presses and processing equipment) Wood Shop (SawStop, bandsaws, sanding machines, jointer, planer), Metal Shop ( plasma cutter, wielding) and Digital Fabrication Shop ( CNC Routers, Laser Cutter).

Curriculum

The Studio Art curriculum builds a range of design and fine art experiences. Freshman start in Foundations learning the elements and principles of design, color theory, and drawing. Sophomores explore a variety of art mediums and processes. The Junior year begins the development of a professional body of work and the creation of a professional portfolio. In the Senior year, emphasis is placed on professional practice, with a range of electives available in specific areas of art, culminating in a BFA Senior Exhibition.

Step 1 – Completing the Application
All sections of the application are to be completed including submission of the application. Applications are not processed unless submitted by the applicant. Please call 318.257.2924 or email if you have any questions.

TIP: You will need to have the following information handy when completing your application

• Names and contact information for references – some programs require them
• Names and dates of all post-secondary Universities attended where credit was attempted (whether or not credit was earned)
• Date of most recent or highest GRE/GMAT test and the registration number. (Not required for Executive MBA, Concurrent MAcc/MBA, or Graduate Certificate applicants) The test must be no older than 5 years.
• Unofficial transcripts for uploading
• International students — date of most recent or highest TOEFL/IELTS test score; scores cannot be older than 2 years of age
• International students completing ELS 112 Certification — upload a copy of the ELS Certificate
• International student — English translation of foreign transcripts
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted

Step 2 – Creating Your Account 

1. Click here to APPLY NOW.
2. Select Create an account under “First-time users.”
3. Enter your email address, first name, last name and birthdate.
4. Check your email for a temporary PIN and enter on screen, and login in.
5. Create a password. Password must have:
   1. At least one letter
   2. At least one capital letter
   3. At least one number
   4. Be at least 12 characters
6. Once you’ve set your password, Click “Start New Application” on the next screen and select “Graduate Application” From the drop down menu.