Program Overview

University of Iowa School of Art, Art History, and Design

The University of Iowa's School of Art, Art History, and Design offers various undergraduate and graduate programs in the field of art.

Undergraduate Programs

• Majors, Minors, and Certificates
  • BA in Art
  • BA in Art History
  • BFA in Art
  • Minor in Art
  • Minor in Art History
• Studio Arts Focus Areas
  • 3D Design
  • Ceramics
  • Graphic Design
  • Jewelry and Metal Arts
  • Painting and Drawing
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Intermedia
• Honors
• Experiential Learning
• Advising
• Awards and Scholarships
• Careers and Opportunities
• Transferring to Iowa

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking is an undergraduate degree that includes required coursework in intaglio and relief, lithography, monotype, paperworks, and foil-stamping. Annual seminars focus on topics such as preparation for professional life, issues in print history, theory, and technical considerations.

Faculty and Staff

• Tom Christison: Associate Professor of Instruction
• Terry Conrad: Iowa Print Media Associate Professor, Printmaking, Faculty Gallery Coordinator
• Anita Jung: Professor
• Heather Parrish: Associate Professor, Area Head, Printmaking
• Elizabeth Rose: Grant Wood Fellow, Visiting Assistant Professor
• Alison Filley: Instructional Services Specialist

Research and Creative Work

The program is actively involved with the University's papermaking facilities and the Center for the Book. Faculty work is exhibited regularly in juried national and international exhibitions, and some are permanently placed in some of the world's major museums.

Graduate Programs

• Degrees and Certificates
  • Master of Arts in Art
  • Master of Fine Arts in Art
  • Master of Arts in Art History
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Art History
• Studio Arts Focus Areas
  • 3D Design
  • Ceramics
  • Graphic Design
  • Jewelry and Metal Arts
  • Painting and Drawing
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture & Intermedia
• Graduate Bulletins
  • Studio Art Graduate Bulletin
  • Art History Graduate Bulletin
• Graduate Calendar
• Admissions Process
• Advising
• Funding
• Careers and Opportunities

Facilities

• Art Building West (ABW)
• Visual Arts Building (VAB)
• Equipment and Labs
• Office of Visual Materials (Archives)
• Thesis Rental Gallery
• Art Library
• Stanley Museum of Art

Mission and History

The School of Art, Art History, and Design is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education in the arts, with a focus on creative expression, critical thinking, and historical context.