Bachelor's Degree in Art Studio

Who is this program for?

A bachelor's degree in Art Studio is perfect for students who are passionate about developing their creative skills in areas such as painting, sculpture, digital media, or photography. This program prepares graduates for careers as professional artists, graphic designers, art educators, or creative directors, while fostering expertise in visual communication and artistic expression.

Program Overview

Unleash your creativity and develop your artistic voice with our Art Studio bachelor's degree. This program offers a dynamic blend of hands-on studio practice and conceptual exploration across a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, digital media, and more. Guided by experienced faculty, you'll refine your technical skills, explore innovative approaches, and build a professional portfolio that showcases your unique vision. Graduates are prepared for careers as professional artists, designers, or creative leaders in industries such as advertising, media, and the arts. Join a program that transforms passion into a lifelong creative journey.

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Our alumni are working as professional photographers, graphic designers, art educators, professional artists, and in art galleries, museums, and in other industries.

Offered by the College of Fine Arts
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Credit Hours
120
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Credential
BA, BFA

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What You'll Learn

The Art Studio program offers two undergraduate degree options to match students’ educational and career goals. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) provides a broad foundation in the visual arts within the context of a liberal arts education, ideal for students exploring diverse career paths. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) offers a more intensive, specialized curriculum designed for those pursuing careers as professional artists or designers, or planning to enter competitive graduate programs in the visual arts. Students work across media such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and digital art while developing both technical skills and creative expression. Expand the menu below to view a sample curriculum plan.


Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.

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This program has a degree pathway from KCTCS, allowing students a seamless transfer process to obtain their bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky.

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This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.

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"Coming in as an incoming college freshman I never expected to ever be a student in Fine Arts. Changing my major to Art Studio with a minor in Art History has been the best decision I have made. The most significant thing I have learned from the School of Art & Visual Studies is to never be afraid to be creative and express yourself.”

Olivia Lasheen

Art Studio

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Live with and learn from other creative-minded students at UK! Plus, gain access to dedicated practice spaces and studios right where you live.  

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Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
And the same for "Online"

Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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