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UNDERGRADUATE

OUR DEGREES

The Department of Art and Art History offers undergraduate programs in studio art (BA and BFA), graphic design (BFA), and in art history (BA). The Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) offers an expansive educational experience and is designed to allow the greatest flexibility in customizing the degree program to meet individual goals and interests. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) is the professional degree for studio arts and is designed for individuals who are certain that they want to enter an art field or to continue their education at the graduate level. It provides extensive training in a variety of studio areas and allows for specialization within the field.

For questions, contact the department office at (205) 348-5967

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Art History provides the student with the knowledge of art history required for employment in related fields, such as art librarianship, K-12 art instruction and museum and gallery work. Students interested in pursuing a career in the fields of museum curatorial work and university-level teaching will need to continue studies at the graduate level.

Learn more about this degree on the Art History BA page and the UA Undergraduate Catalog.

The Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) degree in Studio Art offers an expansive educational experience and is designed to allow the greatest flexibility in customizing the degree program to meet individual goals and interests. Students will acquire knowledge and skills that may lead to employment in arts-related fields such as teaching, design, communication arts, art therapy, gallery work, or museum administration. After completing a series of foundation courses, students are able to focus their coursework in one of seven media areas: ceramics, digital media (graphic design/digital arts/animation), drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.

Learn more about this degree on the Studio Art BA page and the UA Undergraduate Catalog.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a major in studio art is a professional degree preparing individuals to become professional artists or designers, enter a specific art field, or continue graduate study in studio art. After completing a series of foundation courses, students are able to focus their coursework in one of seven media areas: ceramics, digital media (graphic design/digital arts/animation), drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.

Learn more about this degree on the Studio Art BFA page and the UA Undergraduate Catalog.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Graphic Design is designed to prepare students with the fundamental skills to create visual responses to the communication challenges of the contemporary world. With ever evolving technologies and the vast array of markets, this BFA program provides specialized training in conceptual development, visual media and a mastery of creative technology.

Learn more about this degree on the Graphic Design BFA page and the UA Undergraduate Catalog.

The Department of Art and Art History also offers minor programs in Art History, Studio Art, and Medieval and Early Modern European Studies.

Learn more about these minors on the Minor Programs page and the UA Undergraduate Catalog.

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STUDENT ART SHOWCASE

The BFA thesis exhibition showcases work by ten senior studio art students, demonstrating their broad mastery of learning in their primary and secondary concentrations as well as other media.

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Studying abroad with the Department of Art & Art History provides a valuable and enriching experience. By exploring museums, galleries, and historical sites, students will learn about different cultural perspectives and inspire their artistic practice.
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