Program Overview
Art, B.A.
A broad education in art.
When you study the visual arts, you develop both the creative and the intellectual skills to succeed in a variety of careers in today’s global art and design communities.
In this program, you will gain a well-rounded liberal arts education, with a heavy focus in art and design. In addition to courses in the humanities, languages, and art history and theory, intensive studio instruction will help you develop your technical skills in one of the following areas of emphasis: graphic design, interactive design, painting, sculpture, printmaking, or photography and digital imaging.
The program features a highly integrated curriculum. Students become strong visual thinkers with a profound understanding of the potential of visual work in its many contexts.
Degree Fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Like to create art and/or design
- Are interested in the history and interpretation of art
- Are a visual, creative, critical thinker
- Want an art-related career
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- Studio artist
- Digital photographer
- Advertising artist/designer
- Gallery owner/operator
- Technical/Medical Illustrator
- Commercial Illustrator
- Web designer
- Art educator
- Art director
- Creative Director
- Creative Consultant
- Mural/public artist
- Printmaker/Screenprinter
- Art historian
- Multimedia Design
- Community arts director
- Museum education coordinator
- Arts Administrator
Location
Moscow
Availability
Available On-Campus
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Program Outline
Careers:
- Studio artist
- Digital photographer
- Advertising artist/designer
- Gallery owner/operator
- Technical/Medical Illustrator
- Commercial Illustrator
- Web designer
- Art educator
- Art director
- Creative Director
- Creative Consultant
- Mural/public artist
- Printmaker/Screenprinter
- Art historian
- Multimedia Design
- Community arts director
- Museum education coordinator
- Arts Administrator
Other:
- The program features a highly integrated curriculum.
- Students become strong visual thinkers with a profound understanding of the potential of visual work in its many contexts.
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
