The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and Design allows students to explore an alternative and/or broader approach to Art & Design studies. Taking advantage of this curriculum allows students to cross disciplines and techniques from the entire department. This degree requires fewer credit hours than the BFA degrees and allows for a more tailored educational experience. Students may investigate a broader range of interests or focus in one area at a slightly quicker pace.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• describe, analyze, and interpret visual and material works of art and design within social, historical and theoretical contexts;
• research, conceptualize, and fabricate art and design projects from inception to completion;
• employ two- and three-dimensional design principles to communicate visual ideas using various techniques; and
• apply the appropriate knowledge, skills, materials and technical processes, research methodologies and critical thinking to produce works across multiple art and design disciplines.

 Bachelor of Arts students take the full range of our foundation courses. Except for BFA-specific capstone classes, and assuming that the appropriate prerequisites have been fulfilled, students may subsequently take courses in several disciplines. BA students may also enjoy membership in Art and Design student organizations and may be invited to participate in student exhibitions and competitions, lecture series, and special offerings such as the Columbia Arts/Florence Summer program.

Bachelor of Arts graduates will be qualified for any number of careers within the fields of art and design and have the ability to pursue graduate study. Our Portfolio Center will help students prepare a portfolio that will serve them well. Graphic design firms, advertising agencies, art galleries, and studio apprenticeships are only a few of the possible professional opportunities available to graduates.

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