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.