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Bachelor of Arts in
Visual Arts

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LEVEL

Undergraduate

DEGREE

Visual Arts (BA)

COLLEGE

College of Visual and Performing Arts

LOCATION

On Campus, Online

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts

Are you passionate about art? Do you dream of creating lasting works of art that can inspire and influence future generations? Maybe you鈥檙e interested in graphic design, illustration, printmaking, sculpture or ceramics. Whatever your creative goals are, the best first step is a visual arts degree.

Earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree in visual arts from 海角直播 provides you with an artistic and cultural education that can lead to a number of rewarding creative careers. At ASU, you鈥檒l benefit from a balanced combination of theory and practice that will help you strengthen necessary skills like critical thinking, creativity and communication 鈥� skills that can transfer to many different industries.

Why Earn a Degree in Visual Arts at 海角直播?

We鈥檝e designed a visual arts degree program that lets you tailor your educational experience to align with your professional goals. If you鈥檙e interested in the digital side of arts, you can concentrate in Graphic Design and combine traditional art and computer design courses. Are you more interested in two- and three-dimensional art forms such as painting, sculpture and photography? We offer a concentration in Fine Arts so you can master the fundamentals of traditional arts. Be prepared for a huge variety of jobs with a visual arts degree from ASU. A traditional Art B.A. 鈥済eneralist degree鈥� is also an option for people wishing to have a minor (or two) in other areas such as Business or Communication.

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Explore Visual Arts Degree Courses at ASU

As you earn your bachelor鈥檚 degree in visual arts at 海角直播, you鈥檒l take courses exploring the practice and history of art. You鈥檒l not only improve your artistic skills, but also gain a larger understanding and appreciation for art as an integral part of our diverse global society. In addition to art studio classes where you鈥檒l practice your craft, some of the most popular courses you鈥檒l take as you earn your degree in visual arts at ASU include:

  • 2D and 3D Design
  • Graphic Design & Typography
  • Digital Photography & Basic Filmmaking
  • Ceramics & Sculpture
  • History of African American Art
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What Can You Do With a Visual Arts Degree?

If you鈥檙e like most students considering a career in fine arts, you鈥檙e probably asking, 鈥渨hat can you do with a visual arts degree as a professional?鈥� Here鈥檚 the good news: The visual arts degree program at ASU is remarkably versatile. Thanks to our focus on creating a solid liberal arts foundation, you鈥檒l become a more confident artist, speaker and leader. Many graduates of our visual arts degree program go on to prestigious graduate programs to continue honing their craft and broadening their skills. Art majors also participate in internships and exhibitions to develop their portfolios for professional opportunities.

In addition to becoming an independent artist or graphic designer, you鈥檒l be well-prepared to pursue advanced study and/or work in these jobs with a visual arts degree:

  • Gallery or museum curator
  • Teacher
  • App/web user experience (UX) designer
  • Production artist
  • Art historian
  • Marketing specialist
  • Animator

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for fine artists is predicted to grow by 14% over the next decade, more than double the national average for all occupations.

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Why You Should Choose ASU for Your Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Visual Arts

Thanks to our caring and experienced faculty, thriving visual arts community and focus on experiential learning, you鈥檒l have the expertise and resources to excel in a broad range of jobs with a visual arts degree from 海角直播. Your bachelor鈥檚 degree in visual arts from ASU will deliver more benefits than just higher education. Here鈥檚 more:

Hands-on experience in your field.

Gain real-world experience marketing yourself by presenting your work at departmental exhibitions and at local community art shows and festivals. The skills you master here will help you find many exciting jobs with a visual arts degree.

Experienced, student-centered faculty.

We offer exceptionally small class sizes, which means you鈥檒l have many opportunities to work closely with award-winning faculty mentors who bring their years of experience into their classroom to help you answer that question, 鈥渨hat can you do with a visual arts degree?鈥�

Close-knit visual arts degree community.

As you earn your degree in visual arts at ASU, you鈥檒l create lasting personal and professional relationships with fellow visual arts majors, both in class and in our student-run Art Club.

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The student-to-faculty ratio in our visual arts degree program

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The visual arts degree has existed for over 20 years

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We offer two unique visual arts degree concentrations

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Department of Visual Arts

Here in the Department of Visual Arts, we aim to provide a high-quality educational and artistic experience that prepares our visual arts degree students to think critically and appreciate art in all its forms. Still wondering, 鈥渨hat can you do with a visual arts degree?鈥� Reach out for more information about the opportunities students have to find satisfying jobs with a visual arts degree from 海角直播.

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