The B.F.A. in studio art program at UW is offered to outstanding students preparing for art studies careers, and professional activity beyond the undergraduate level. The degree gives students a professional overview along with theoretical and historical context.
Tuition and Fees
Program Requirements
UW’s B.F.A. in studio art program requires an application after the successful completion of foundational classes and portfolio review. Students pursuing the degree achieve great knowledge in upper-division studio and art history courses. A series of capstone classes and a group exhibition of B.F.A. work culminate in the degree during the student’s senior year.
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLYING?
Visit our application page or email us at visualarts@uwyo.edu.
All faculty in the department find ways to connect students to research, grants and other opportunities.
Professor Doug Russell focuses on drawing and coordinates the Drawing program. He’s a visual artist who has creations all over the world from Missouri to Berlin.
Students graduating with a B.F.A. in studio art pursue inspired careers in museums and galleries, art therapy, illustration, design and more. Many individuals join creative spaces in their communities. Students can reference creative processes to find success in other fields as well.
Studio Art Careers
The B.F.A. in studio art program at UW gives aspiring artists opportunities to collaborate and connect with like-minded individuals.
Trips & Conferences
Students are encouraged to participate in discipline-specific conferences, some past conferences include the following: Western Cast Iron Conference, Mid-America Print Council and National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts.
Art Organizations
Involvement in student groups presents opportunities for research, networking and travel. Some recognized organizations include the Student Art League and the Wyoming Sculpture Society.
Department of Visual Arts
Visual Arts Building, Room 110
Department 3138, 1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-3269
Email: visualarts@uwyo.edu
