Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Studio Art provides students with a more general and broad immersion in the field. Designed to develop the student’s understanding of the aesthetic and ideological aspects of art and its relationship to life, the BA in Studio Art at the University of South Florida is a 120-credit degree.

Program Details

Students will explore their personal ideas, art-making skills, and imagery. The program offers courses in the following studios:

• Animation & Digital Modeling
• Ceramics
• Drawing
• Painting
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sculpture & Extended Media
• Video

Studio courses are supplemented with studies in art history, foreign language, and a plethora of electives within the school itself and throughout the university.

Career Opportunities

While the BA in Studio Art is not usually the preferred preparation for moving on to the Master of Fine Arts degree, it is quite appropriate for seeking other advanced degrees, especially in the Liberal Arts or other similar programs. Professional or career opportunities include working as an artist, designer, animator, consultant, media specialist, photographer, videographer, teacher, fabricator, imagist, or most any job that entails the use of imagination, critical thinking, and the production of visual materials.

BA Studio Art Curriculum

The curriculum and course offerings for the BA in Studio Art include a recommended eight-semester plan of study.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in studio art, including the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and creative expression.

Areas of Study

The program offers a range of areas of study, including:

• Studio Art
• Art History
• Foreign Language
• Electives within the school and throughout the university

Degree Requirements

The BA in Studio Art is a 120-credit degree.

Career Paths

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Art and Design
• Education
• Media and Communications
• Fine Arts
• Liberal Arts