College: College of Liberal Arts & Communication
Department: Art + DesignDescription
The Department of Art at Arkansas State University will provide an educational environment that fosters the creation and understanding of art. Students in art develop insight, sensitivity, and perception toward all aspects of nature while building individual expressive responses. Aesthetic and functional values, creative ideas, and media skills are developed through instructional guidance and applied experience in the studio and classroom.
Learning Outside the Classroom
Some of the courses may involve field trips to Memphis Brooks Museum, The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock, or other regional art collections. Arkansas State University is an Accredited Institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Why the BFA?
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs are designed to prepare students for professional careers as a classroom art teacher, graphic designer, or studio artist. The BFA in Art (with emphasis in Studio Art or Art Education) is the initial professional degree, and it is the requisite degree for the student who plans to pursue a studio-oriented post-baccalaureate degree.
Available Emphases
Students pursuing a BFA in Art choose between the following emphases:
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Studio Art
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Art Education
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in these programs must take specific courses to meet General Education requirements.
Curriculum and degree requirements can be found in the most current Undergraduate Bulletin.
Arkansas State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
