Undergraduate Majors

The University of Wyoming Department of Visual Arts offers five degrees within the Art and Art History Program:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art

  • Bachelor of Arts in Art History

  • Bachelor of Arts in Art Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design

 

B.A. IN STUDIO ART DEGREE

The B.A. in Studio Art degree is available to students who are preparing for further studies or careers in the arts and arts-related fields, such as art education, graphic design, art therapy, illustration, botanical illustration and forensic illustration. Students work with their academic advisers to select courses from the USP and elective offerings to complement art studies in their areas of interest. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses taken to satisfy department requirements. Courses in the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition to the university requirement that degree candidates hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000, degree candidates for the B.A. in Studio Art degree in the Department of Visual Arts also must have a minimum 2.500 overall cumulative grade point average and a 2.500 grade point average within all major courses at the time of graduation.

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BA in Studio Art: https://acalogcatalog.uwyo.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=13464

 

B.A. IN ART HISTORY DEGREE

The B.A. in Art History major offers students a course of study that will provide depth and breadth in the history of art. Students will develop a broad understanding of world art, study the art of western and other global cultures in-depth, and explore the historiography and professional practices related to the field. Closely linked to the Museum Studies minor curriculum, the B.A. in Art History has a strong vocational application.  This degree provides preparation for entry into graduate school or for students who want to enter the workforce after their undergraduate education. Students will have the experience and training to enter into the cultural sector (arts or archival management, non-profit work in the arts and humanities, etc.).

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BA in Art History: https://acalogcatalog.uwyo.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=13463

 

B.A. IN ART EDUCATION DEGREE

The Art Education degree supports students’ development as reflective, innovative and engaged K-12 art educators. The curriculum encompasses extensive Studio Art competencies as well as studies in Art History and Professional Education. Art Education courses cover a variety of teaching practices and methods of curriculum development that include interdisciplinary, multicultural approaches to teaching and emphasize relevance to the lives of K-12 students and the realities of our contemporary world. In-class learning is augmented with firsthand teaching experiences in local and regional schools and includes teaching people of all ages in community-based arts settings. Upon graduation from our program, students earn Wyoming licensure for teaching K-12 Art.

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BA in Art Educationhttps://acalogcatalog.uwyo.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=13462

 

B.F.A. IN STUDIO ART DEGREE

The B.F.A. in Studio Art degree is offered to outstanding students who are prepared for art studies, careers and professional activity beyond the undergraduate level. At least seventy-eight (78) semester hours are focused in studio and art history course work, while a minimum of forty-nine (49) semester hours are reserved for University Studies Program requirements. All B.F.A. in Studio Art students will be required to participate in the B.F.A. exhibition upon graduation.

All B.F.A. in Studio Art students are required to sign a contract that outlines deadlines and requirements for the B.F.A. exhibition. During the final year and in conjunction with the spring B.F.A. exhibition, students enroll two sequential capstone courses: BFA Capstone I (fall) and II (spring). If faculty deem their work insufficient, they reserve the right to exclude the work from the exhibition and withhold the B.F.A. degree.

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BFA in Studio Art: https://acalogcatalog.uwyo.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=13461

 

B.F.A. IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Designers explore a variety of visual communication design topics dealing with diverse messages and audiences. Students interested in pursuing a career in design, including visual communication design, graphic design, motion graphics, animation, digital media, etc. may apply to the B.F.A. in Visual Communication Design. Students planning to graduate in four years with a B.F.A. in Visual Communication Design should complete their Foundation Core in their Freshman year and take the appropriate Studio Core classes in their sophomore year.

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses taken to satisfy department requirements. Courses in the major must be taken for a letter grade. To obtain a B.F.A. in Visual Communication Design degree in the Department of Visual Arts students must have a minimum 3.00 overall UW-total institutional GPA, and a 3.25 GPA in all major courses at the time of graduation.

The Visual Communication Design degree provides students with a human-centered approach to making and thinking as designers. Students learn through digital and hand’s-on-making design challenges to develop critical narrative skills and refine their ability to think conceptually. Individual projects and research prepare each student to think flexibly in an international community that is continually being influenced by new ideas, tools, and technologies. The Visual Arts Building, design computer classroom, and design and fabrication studio facilities offer undergraduate students ample research, design, and production space and access to cutting-edge technology, and open-source and industry-standard software and tools for design exploration.

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BFA in Visual Communication Design: https://acalogcatalog.uwyo.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=13465

 

 

 

 
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Department of Visual Arts
Visual Arts Building, Room 110

Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Academic Year)

7:30 am - 4:30 pm (Summer)

1000 E. University Ave.

Dept. 3138

Laramie, WY 82070

Phone: (307) 766-3269

Email: faoffice@uwyo.edu

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