Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts program in art with a concentration in painting, drawing, and printmaking provides students with a foundation of skills and knowledge that draws connections between traditional methods and emerging art practices. Painting, drawing, and printmaking students develop the ability to think critically and communicate through their art.

Program Description

The program emphasizes conceptual and material knowledge, interdisciplinary research, and professional mentorship. Distinguished faculty provide expertise across an array of distinct areas within the field of contemporary art, including abstraction, realism, figuration, and installation art. Capstone research courses guide students through the process of developing a portfolio of completed works and provide practical experience for presenting art in a variety of professional contexts.

At a Glance

• College/school: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
• Location: Tempe
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

The curriculum includes a wide range of courses that provide students with a comprehensive education in painting, drawing, and printmaking. Students can view the 2025-2026 curriculum for more information.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
  • First-year
  • Transfer
  • International
  • Readmission

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

Global Education programs provide an opportunity for students to explore their creative side through an intercultural lens, deepen their understanding of the world, and gain valuable career-building experiences. Study abroad can prove to be a vital accompaniment to any art concentration, allowing for broad historical and archaeological explorations.

Career Opportunities

An art degree offers graduates a pathway to creative careers as artists, scholars, and educators in the public and private spheres. Possible job titles and salaries include:

• Animator: $99,800
• Art Professor: $80,190
• Craft Artist: $38,480
• Fine Artist: $60,560
• Graphic Designer: $61,300
• High School Teacher: $64,580
• Performance Artist: $72,760
• Talent Agent: $96,310
• Video Game Designer: $98,090

Program Details

• The program is enriched by arts organizations and cultural institutions that provide students with the opportunity to build their professional network through fellowships, internships, and residencies.
• The program is further augmented by public events supported by the School of Art galleries, the ASU Art Museum, the Ceramics Research Center and Archive, and Pyracantha Press.
• Students should visit the painting, drawing, and printmaking areas of study page to learn more about the program.