BA in Studio Art

Department of Visual Arts

The BA in Studio Art is intended for students who have a strong interest in the visual arts. The de­gree provides students with a broad knowledge of studio practices, a fundamental understanding of Art History, and provides a well-rounded, transdisciplinary liberal arts education.

Explore the disciplines within studio art — including ceramics, digital media, design, drawing, metalsmith­ing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture — and gain interdisciplinary experience.

Tours of the UW Visual Arts facilities are available to prospective or current UW students who are interested in art and curious about how to become involved in the department.

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Program Highlights

Students majoring in studio art at UW benefit from resources and chances for connection during their academic career and beyond.

Facility Resources: The Visual Arts Building contains state-of-the-art facilities with professional-grade equipment. Facilities include studios for ceramics, digital art, design, drawing, life drawing, metalsmithing, painting, photography (both digital and analog processes), printmaking, and sculpture. Our sculpture studio is equipped with woodworking, metalworking, and forge areas.

Find your passion by learning more about the diversity of creative and scholarly disciplines available to UW Visual Art students.

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Career Outcomes

Students graduating with a BA in studio art can pursue many jobs and often go on to work in mu­seums, galleries, publications, design agencies, and arts organizations. Others start arts-related businesses and work as arts advocates, and many join local creative communities.

Networking Opportunities:

  • Studio art students are encouraged to apply for study abroad opportunities and internships.
  • Students can gain direct, hands-on experience with studio classes and community-based activities, such as the annual Iron Pour.
  • Students can also participate in discipline-specific conferences such as MAPC, SGCI, NCECA, and SPE.

Photo Credit: Student work from Foundations Color Theory ART 1130.

 

Begin your adventure by visiting the program degree page to learn more about the program and apply today!

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Colorful student work on display

Degree Requirements

Want to learn more about the Studio Art curriculum? Preview the University Catalog to become informed about the degree requirements and student expectations for earning a BA in Art Education.

Degree Requirements