Studio Art Concentration


The studio art concentration is designed for students seeking a comprehensive study of visual art within a small and rigorous program. Students in this concentration work closely with art professors (who are also practicing artists) and their peers, while having access to the resources of a larger, nationally-ranked university. Imagination, intellectual rigor, self-expression, cultural competency, and skill development are expected and explored within a community dedicated to student success.

This program is distinctive in its depth of required coursework across a range of contemporary art practices, from two-dimensional media in painting and drawing, to three- and four-dimensional media in sculpture and time-based art. The upper division curriculum allows students to specialize in a discipline pertinent to their career choice in the visual arts. Courses in portfolio preparation, professional practices, and a senior project prepare the student to enter the workplace or pursue advanced degrees.


2025 BFA exhibition 

Zayn Compton, 2022


Oli Andersson


April Marshal, 2024


Chanti Medina, 2024


Mac Wilkinson, 2022


Hayley Armstrong, 2025


Zevin Delaski, 2023


Gabi Charest, 2023


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