Art, BA

This major is administered by the area of Art and Art History  in the School of Design and Communication .

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art is a liberal arts degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. You will have knowledge of research techniques, artistic media, and artistic techniques
2. You will have knowledge of contemporary and historical fine arts accomplishments at both national and international levels
3. You will be able to comprehend what constitutes a serious design project or work of art and will have knowledge of the coherent sets of ideas and goals that are embodied in such work
4. You will have a detailed knowledge of art historical, art philosophical and conceptual ideas, both in art in a contemporary context and in art of other periods and cultures
5. You will have the ability to evaluate and analyze artworks, both contemporary and historical, stylistically and iconographically
6. You will have the ability to use your technical knowledge to create a portfolio of high-quality work and to analyze and evaluate its qualities cogently
7. You will learn and employ the professional skills and experience needed to pursue your chosen professional paths

The BA in Art focuses on art, art history, and design in the context of a broad program of general studies. The BA in Art major encourages study in a variety of disciplines and consists of a minimum of 42 credits as follows.