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Studio Art Degree

Part of: Art Program, School of the Arts

Offered as: Major Emphasis

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Art Degree

Part of: Art Program, School of the Arts

Offered as: Major Emphasis

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Art Degree

Find your creative voice and explore new forms of expression with a studio art degree through a BA in Art.

The studio art degree program at Western Colorado University is designed to develop your artistic skills, creative voice, and understanding of contemporary art practices. In our studio art degree program, you’ll be exposed to various mediums, becoming well-versed in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and jewelry. 

In Western’s studio art degree program, students work across a variety of media, participate in critiques, and engage in hands-on projects that prepare them for professional careers or graduate study. Paired with a Bachelor of Arts in Art, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum while engaging with the widest selection of artistic practices. The studio art degree program is ideal if you wish to pursue interdisciplinary art media, commercial artistry, exhibition curation, or a community arts organizer.

Apply to Western’s studio art degree program and take the first step toward a successful career in the creative arts.

FAQs

What is a Studio Art degree and what will I study?

Western’s studio art degree program focuses on the creation of visual art across multiple disciplines. You’ll study drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and digital media, along with art history and theory.

What career paths are available with a Studio Art degree?

Graduates of Western’s studio art degree program can work as professional artists, illustrators, art educators, gallery or museum staff, and creative directors, or pursue advanced study in the arts.

Studio Art Requirements

Major Emphasis

A major emphasis dives deeper into a specific interest within your major. It allows you to focus on a particular area of study, replacing the need for a separate minor. By tailoring your coursework, a major emphasis equips you with specialized knowledge and skills to better prepare you for career opportunities or advanced studies in your chosen field.

Scholarships

Scholarships by Department

The Western Colorado Foundation offers scholarships specifically for this program. Explore eligibility requirements and funding opportunities.

General Western Scholarships

Western Colorado University offers merit—and need-based scholarships, recognizing achievement, financial need, and special talents.

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Top Skills

Drawing and Draftsmanship
Color Theory and Composition
Concept Development and Artistic Vision
Art History and Critical Theory
Interdisciplinary Art Practices
Critique and Visual Analysis

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Career Pathways

Fine Artist
Illustrator
Art Director
Art Educator
Gallery or Museum Curator
Exhibition Designer

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Western Colorado University
Quigley Hall 202
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231

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