Art & Design

ArtsBachelor's4 Years

Visual arts, graphic design, illustration, and studio practice.

Who It's For

Good Fit

You are a visual thinker who loves creating — whether through drawing, painting, graphic design, sculpture, or digital art. If you spend your free time making things, have a strong aesthetic sense, and want to develop your craft while learning design principles and art history, this degree nurtures both your creativity and technical skills. Students who are self-motivated, open to critique, and passionate about visual expression thrive here.

×Consider Alternatives

If you enjoy art purely as a hobby and dislike receiving critical feedback on your work, the studio critique culture can be difficult. Students who prefer structured, right-answer coursework may find the subjective evaluation in art courses frustrating.

How Your High School Classes Connect

How much each subject matters in this degree

Art
Core
English
Helpful
Computer Science
Minor
History
Minor

Common Coursework

3D Design
ModerateReq

Explore form, space, and material through sculptural and installation projects using diverse media.

Drawing I & II
ModerateReq

Develop observational drawing skills — line, shading, perspective, and figure drawing from life.

Design Fundamentals
ModerateReq

Learn principles of visual design — balance, contrast, hierarchy, rhythm, and composition.

Color Theory
ModerateReq

Study how colors interact, create mood, and communicate meaning in visual compositions.

Art History I & II
ModerateReq

Survey art from ancient cave paintings through contemporary movements and global traditions.

Contemporary Art Seminar
DemandingReq

Analyze current art trends, visit galleries, and discuss artists shaping today's art world.

Portfolio Development
DemandingReq

Curate and refine your best work into a professional portfolio for job applications.

Senior Exhibition
ToughReq

Plan, install, and present a solo or group exhibition of your culminating artwork.

Typography
ModerateElec

Study letterform design, type selection, and how fonts shape readability and visual tone.

Digital Illustration
ModerateElec

Create artwork using digital tools like Illustrator and Procreate for print and screen.

Graphic Design
ModerateElec

Create visual communication — logos, posters, layouts — solving design problems for real clients.

Sculpture
ModerateElec

Build three-dimensional art using clay, metal, wood, and mixed media techniques.

Printmaking
ModerateElec

Create art through relief, intaglio, screen printing, and lithography techniques.

Common Next Steps

MFA in Studio Art or DesignMaster's in UX DesignMaster's in Art Education

Brightest = most common path

Job Market Outlook

7/13related careers have positive growth outlook
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