About the B.F.A. Studio Art Program
This intensive major focuses on preparing students to be creative problem-solvers, while understanding and apply studio methodologies in a variety of settings. Our goal is to educate students to go on to pursue professional careers in fine arts or additional graduate studies. The B.F.A. studio artist will experience interdisciplinary training in visual art, combining multiple areas of interest. Majors may choose both their main and minor focus from the areas of ceramics, digital art, drawing, graphic design, painting, printmaking, or sculpture. All studio majors are required to formalize studies in a culminating thesis exhibition. The student will be responsible for the design and mounting of the show, arrangements for publicity through the University’s Office of Communication Services and The Prairie student newspaper, and handling invitations. Each student will undergo a critique of the show by a committee of three or more persons (the student’s faculty adviser and at least two additional faculty members from the department).
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Ceramics: Wheel, hand-build, glaze, fire, mold/cast, figure
- Digital Art: Explore digital creation using industry standard programs and technologies
- Drawing: Observational, figurative, tranditional, contemporary
- Graphic Design: Contemporary skills, conceptual thinking, hands-on applications
- Painting: Traditional and contemporary approaches
- Printmaking: Traditional and digital image making for production
- Sculpture: Understand three-dimensionality, processes and materials
Program Requirements & Resources
- WTAMU CATALOG: B.F.A. Studio Art
- Advising Degree Checklist and Curriculum Guide
Career Opportunities
BASED ON SPECIALIZATION:
- FINE ART: Gallery artist, studio artist, public art installation artist, art fair participant, commission-based artist
- ILLUSTRATION: Children's book illustrator, magazine illustrator, comic book artist, character designer
- GRAPHIC DESIGN: Digital designer, print designer, branding specialist, web designer, packaging designer
- PHOTOGRAPHY: Commercial photographer, portrait photographer, wedding photographer, photojournalist
- SCULPTURE: Sculptor, public art installation artist, 3D modeler
- CERAMICS: Ceramic artist, pottery maker, tile designer
- ART EDUCATION: Art teacher at various levels (elementary, middle, high school, college*requires additional degrees or certification)
- MUSEUM WORK: Curator, registrar, exhibition designer, educator
- DESIGN FIELDS: Interior designer, fashion designer, product designer
- MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT: Set designer, special effects artist, animation artist
- MARKETING AND ADVERTISING: Creative director, visual designer, art director
- FREELANCE: Taking on freelance projects in various art mediums depending on specialization
- Strong technical skills in chosen medium (painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, ceramics)
- Creative vision and ability to generate original concepts
- Excellent visual communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to execute designs accurately
- Portfolio showcasing strong artistic development
- Adaptability to different project needs and deadlines
