Program Overview

Bachelor's Degree (BA, BFA) in Art Studio

Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Art Studio is designed for students who are passionate about developing their creative skills in areas such as painting, sculpture, digital media, or photography. This program prepares graduates for careers as professional artists, graphic designers, art educators, or creative directors, while fostering expertise in visual communication and artistic expression.

Who is this program for?

A bachelor's degree in Art Studio is perfect for students who are passionate about developing their creative skills in areas such as painting, sculpture, digital media, or photography.

Program Overview

Unleash your creativity and develop your artistic voice with our Art Studio bachelor's degree. This program offers a dynamic blend of hands-on studio practice and conceptual exploration across a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, digital media, and more. Guided by experienced faculty, you'll refine your technical skills, explore innovative approaches, and build a professional portfolio that showcases your unique vision. Graduates are prepared for careers as professional artists, designers, or creative leaders in industries such as advertising, media, and the arts.

Related Careers

Our alumni are working as professional photographers, graphic designers, art educators, professional artists, and in art galleries, museums, and in other industries.

Program Details

• Offered by the College of Fine Arts
• Credit Hours: 120
• Credential: BA, BFA

Admission Requirements

• Official High School Transcript with Pre-College Curriculum
• Test Scores (optional): ACT or SAT scores can be submitted but are not required for university admission

Application Requirements

• Completed applications include an official high school transcript, application fee ($50 domestic/$60 international) and optional official ACT/SAT score
• The University of Kentucky is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the academic year

Application Deadlines

Freshman

• Early Action: 12/01/2025
• Regular Decision: 02/15/2026

Transfer

• Fall Scholarship: 06/15/2026
• Fall: 08/01/2026
• Spring: 11/15/2025
• Summer: 04/15/2026

Curriculum

The Art Studio program offers two undergraduate degree options to match students’ educational and career goals. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) provides a broad foundation in the visual arts within the context of a liberal arts education, ideal for students exploring diverse career paths. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) offers a more intensive, specialized curriculum designed for those pursuing careers as professional artists or designers, or planning to enter competitive graduate programs in the visual arts.

Art Studio (BA)

• 118-134 hours
• Freshman Year: 31-33 credit hours
  • Fall Semester: 16-18 credit hours
    • UK 101: Academic Orientation
    • A-S 102: 2D
    • A-S 103: 3D
    • A-H 101: Introduction to Visual Studies
    • UKCRCC1: UK Core - Comp. & Comm. I
    • UKCRQFO: UK Core - Quantitative Foundations
  • Spring Semester: 15 credit hours
    • A-S 001: Foundation Exhibition
    • A-S 130: Drawing
    • A-S 200: Digital Art
    • A-H 106: Renaissance to Modern Art
    • UKCRCC2: UK Core - Comp. & Comm. II
    • UKCRSIR: UK Core - Statistical Inferential Reason
• Sophomore Year: 30 credit hours
  • Fall Semester: 15 credit hours
    • A-S 285: Lens Arts
    • FA6HAMT: 6 Hours (Art Admin, Music, or Theatre)
    • FAASBAH3: Art History Course (300+ level)
    • FAASBAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • UKCRSSC: UK Core - Social Sciences
  • Spring Semester: 15 credit hours
    • FAASBAH3: Art History Course (300+ level)
    • FA6HAMT: 6 Hours (Art Admin, Music, or Theatre)
    • FAASBAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • FAASBAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • UKCRNPM: UK Core - Natural, Physical and Math
• Junior Year: 28-42 credit hours
  • Fall Semester: 15 credit hours
    • ART 301: Professional Practices
    • FAASBAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • FAASBAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • FAASBE1: Elective (100+ level)
    • UKCRCCC: UK Core - Community, Culture and Citizen
  • Spring Semester: 13-27 credit hours
    • FAASBAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • FAASBAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • A-S 399: Experiential Education
    • FAASBE1: Elective (100+ level)
    • UKCRGDY: UK Core - Global Dynamics
• Senior Year: 29 credit hours
  • Fall Semester: 15 credit hours
    • FAASBAS4: Art Studio Elective (400 level)
    • FAASBE1: Elective (100+ level)
    • FAASBE1: Elective (100+ level)
    • FAASBE1: Elective (100+ level)
    • FAASBE1: Elective (100+ level)
  • Spring Semester: 14 credit hours
    • A-S 490: Senior Seminar
    • FAASBE1: Elective (100+ level)
    • FAASBE1: Elective (100+ level)
    • FAASBE1: Elective (100+ level)
    • HHS-FREE-2: Free Electives (2 hours)

Art Studio (BFA)

• 118-134 hours
• Freshman Year: 31-33 credit hours
  • Fall Semester: 16-18 credit hours
    • UK 101: Academic Orientation
    • A-S 102: 2D
    • A-S 103: 3D
    • A-H 101: Introduction to Visual Studies
    • WRD 110: Comp & Comm I
    • UKCRQFO: UK Core - Quantitative Foundations
  • Spring Semester: 15 credit hours
    • A-S 001: Foundation Exhibition
    • A-S 130: Drawing
    • A-S 200: Digital Art
    • A-H 106: Renaissance to Modern Art
    • WRD 111: Comp & Comm II
    • UKCRSIR: UK Core - Statistical Inferential Reason
• Sophomore Year: 30 credit hours
  • Fall Semester: 15 credit hours
    • A-S 285: Lens Arts
    • FA6HAMT: 6 Hours (Art Admin, Music, or Theatre)
    • FAASFAH3: Art History Course (300+ level)
    • FAASFAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • UKCRSSC: UK Core - Social Sciences
  • Spring Semester: 15 credit hours
    • FAASFAH3: Art History Course (300+ level)
    • FA6HAMT: 6 Hours (Art Admin, Music, or Theatre)
    • FAASFAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • FAASFAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • UKCRNPM: UK Core - Natural, Physical and Math
• Junior Year: 28-42 credit hours
  • Fall Semester: 15 credit hours
    • ART 301: Professional Practices
    • FAASFAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • FAASFAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • UKCRHUM: UK Core - Humanities
    • UKCRCCC: UK Core - Community, Culture and Citizen
  • Spring Semester: 13-27 credit hours
    • FAASFAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • FAASFAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • A-S 399: Experiential Education
    • HHS-FREE: Free Electives (3 hours)
    • UKCRGDY: UK Core - Global Dynamics
• Senior Year: 29 credit hours
  • Fall Semester: 16 credit hours
    • FAASBAS4: Art Studio Elective (400 level)
    • FAASFAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • FAASBAS4: Art Studio Elective (400 level)
    • ART 291: BFA Studio Practicum
    • HHS-FREE: Free Electives (3 hours)
    • HHS-FREE: Free Electives (3 hours)
  • Spring Semester: 13 credit hours
    • A-S 490: Senior Seminar
    • FAASFAS3: Art Studio Elective (300+ level)
    • FAASBAS4: Art Studio Elective (400 level)
    • ART 291: BFA Studio Practicum
    • FAASFAH3: Art History Course (300+ level)