Bachelor's Degree in Studio Art
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Studio Art
Hours: 120
Studio Art Overview
The 海角社区 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art emphasizes the development of skills, concepts and creative sensitivities essential to the professional artist. You can choose from concentrations in painting and drawing, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Watch the faculty interview to learn more about the program from the department chair, Donna Meeks.
海角社区 is an accredited member of the . The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art at Lamar offers you the opportunity to work in spacious, creative environments, and you'll have access to our Mac labs any time you wish. You'll also have the chance to display your own works of art throughout the Art Building and the Dishman Museum on campus and to build a professional portfolio for your endeavors after graduation.
Studio Art Courses You May Take
Drawing: You will spend this course investigating a variety of drawing media, techniques and subjects, exploring perceptual and descriptive possibilities.
Design: The study of the elements and concepts of two-dimensional design.
Painting: Painting I is a course exploring the potentials of painting media and techniques with emphasis on color, composition and content development.
Sculpture: An exploration of the various sculptural approaches in wood, cement and mold making, including additive and subtractive techniques.
Photography: An introduction to basic photographic processes and techniques used as an art medium.
Career Paths for Studio Art
Upon completion of the BFA in Studio Arts at 海角社区, you may choose to pursue professional artistry or a career-related field, or you may continue your professional preparation in graduate study. Many students in the BFA program in studio art pursue graduate study that leads to the Master of Fine Arts degree.
Primary Careers
Professional artist, private art teacher, museum/gallery curator
- Professional artistry
- Design
- Appraisal and dealership
- Museum curation
- Film and television media
- Media and marketing firms
- Museums and galleries
- Private art collectors
- Fashion and retail
- Architecture firms
- Photographers