College of Arts, Design & Communication
Fine Art
Painting, sculpture and printmaking, with a thesis exhibition in the campus gallery.
About this program
A studio fine art degree across painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing, culminating in a self-curated thesis exhibition in the campus gallery. Faculty are practicing exhibiting artists, and visiting-artist critiques happen every semester.
What you will be able to do
- Develop a cohesive body of studio work across a chosen medium
- Critique and contextualize work within contemporary art practice
- Curate and install a self-directed thesis exhibition
- Present work to visiting artists and outside critics
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| ART 220 | Painting II |
| ART 260 | Sculpture I |
| ART 340 | Contemporary Art Theory |
| ART 460 | Senior Thesis Exhibition |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| ART 110 | Drawing I |
| ART 120 | Art History Survey I |
| COMM 210 | Written Communication |
Where graduates go
- Studio Artist
- Gallery Coordinator
- Arts Educator (with licensure)
- Museum Preparator
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $41,600. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 74%.
DegreeB.F.A.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeCADC
Median starting salary$41,600
Placement74%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.