The Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines traditional and contemporary art practices. With expert guidance from faculty, you'll develop your skills and creativity in painting, sculpture, drawing and more, preparing you for a variety of careers in the arts.
Studio Art - B.A.
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Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
The Studio Art major offers abundant opportunities for students to work in a variety of media with guidance from our talented faculty. The more general Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art degree is a more generalized course of study for students who desire a solid foundation in the visual arts within a liberal arts curriculum to pursue arts-related careers. This degree also affords students the opportunity to pursue a minor.
Studio concentrations include:
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Glass
- Jewelry/Metals/Enameling
- Painting
- Print Media and Photography
- Sculpture and Expanded Media
- Textiles
Students work with traditional and non-traditional materials while learning contemporary art concepts. Our state-of-the-art facilities are located under one roof, including a new school-wide digital fabrication studio called the ARTech Studio is accessible to all majors. Students are encouraged to work across disciplines and employ a contemporary approach to art making, helping them define what it means to be an artist and a maker in the 21st century. The School of Art offers B.F.A. and B.A. degrees in Studio Art.
Program Information for Studio Art - B.A.
Admission to the School of Art does not require a portfolio submission. If you have a scores of 4 or 5 on the Studio Art Advanced Placement (AP) exam through The College Board, you can receive credit for ARTS 14000 Drawing I, ART 10022 2D Composition or ARTS 10023 3D Composition. Students with a score of 3 on the Studio Art AP exam can receive art elective credit.
The School of Art offers a limited number of scholarships for incoming art majors; the Scholastic Art Award is made through the competitive high school competition held each January on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark campus. In addition, the School of Art awards scholarships for enrolled students from the general scholarship fund each year. Dates for submission of materials for competition are announced each spring and awards made to enrolled students at any undergraduate level. For additional scholarships and awards available through the School of Art, visit the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.
Art majors who also enroll in the Honors College (qualifying by meeting certain grade and ACT/SAT criteria) may apply for the Creative Artist Awards.
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Studio Art - B.A.
Those who complete the Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art degree at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the art industry.