Program Overview

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Art (Painting), BFA

The Bachelor of Fine Arts program in art with a concentration in painting offers a dynamic environment for creative and conceptual growth that promotes an active studio practice. The program's curriculum encourages a wide spectrum of approaches to painting and drawing techniques. Students develop proficiency through working from a variety of sources and subjects and a range of materials and processes. Faculty encourage students to develop their own unique artistic vision and critically assess imagery in context to the history of art and contemporary practices.

Program Description

The program provides students with professional mentorship regarding opportunities such as assistantships, internships, scholarships, residencies, and exhibitions. Additionally, the School of Art galleries, the Ceramics Research Center and Archive, and the ASU Art Museum support a robust schedule of public exhibitions and visiting artist and scholar lectures. These events offer students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art and culture while building a professional network.

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, or MAT 117 College Algebra, or MAT 119 Finite Mathematics
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

View 2020 - 2021 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) 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
• Additional requirements: Currently, all art students are admitted to ASU into the BA (art studies) program. They must complete a series of requirements, including foundational coursework, to be eligible for study in one of the school's BFA degree programs, which include upper-division coursework in the studio. There is no portfolio review process for admission to the School of Art.
• Transfer admission requirements: Transfer students who have completed the foundational core and pre-art requirements may submit a major declaration form before they have been admitted to ASU.

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.

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

A degree in the arts offers students a pathway to a rich and varied choice of careers. School of Art programs prepare students to initiate creative careers as artists, scholars, and educators in the public and private sphere. Art graduates find employment opportunities as artists in the field, selling their works through commercial galleries and commissions and to private collectors; as museum or gallery professionals, art dealers, and directors; as private school art teachers and college professors; and as community-based artists.