COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAM

Studio Art

Earning your professional degree with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Mobile prepares you to create art that makes an impact. This program is a more intensive course of study than the traditional Bachelor of Arts alone and can be a stepping stone to graduate study.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art

There is a personal and social significance to art. The creative process fosters growth, change, expansion of ideas, understanding and potential. Grow in your own understanding of how Christian principles can help you achieve meaningful contact with the world around you through your own self-expression and creative processes.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, you are prepared to be a professional visual artist, enter a specific art field or continue your education at the graduate level. You will develop a well-rounded knowledge of art history and have extensive training in a variety of studio areas including drawing, painting, printmaking, design, photography and sculpture. You will be encouraged and supported to specialize within the field, complete professional internships, and also learn professional practices skills to help you build a career in the visual arts.

Some characteristics of professionals in the field of art/studio art are curiosity, passion for your art, the ability to see things from a different perspective, an entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and a desire to make an impact through your work.

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Areas of Study
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All Programs

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Areas of Study
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Studio Art Major for All Tracks

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  • Core Courses
  • Core Courses
  • Major Courses
Core Courses
Effective English
The Literary Tradition
Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview
History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus
Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy
History Course
Laboratory Science
Mathematics General
Education Electives
Foreign Language Electives
Major Courses
AR 221 Two-Dimensional Design
AR 222 Drawing I
AR 223 Three-Dimensional Design
AR 224 Drawing II
AR 226 Introduction to Graphic Design
AR 280 History of Graphic Design
AR 310 Prehistoric to Renaissance
AR 311 Renaissance to Modern Art
AR 314 Professional Practices in Fine Arts
AR 315 Contemporary Art
AR 321 Painting I
AR 322 Painting II
AR 331 Internship
AR 341 Ceramics I
AR 342 Ceramics II
AR 361 Sculpture I
AR 362 Sculpture II
AR 370 Conceptual Drawing
AR 380 Digital Photography
AR 420 Senior Thesis
PY 412 Moral Philosophy/Ethics
Art Electives
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
Program Benefits
Career Opportunities

Program Benefits

  • Experiment with a variety of media
  • Work one-on-one with faculty who support you
  • Participate in a vibrant local arts community

Your Dream Job Awaits!

Professional Artist

Art Educator

Illustrator

Curator

SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
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“I believe all artists are trying to make sense of the world in their own way – this is a visual interpretation. It is something that is constant, essentially creating your own world that is imbued with your own unique perspective…In our program, we focus on giving students individual attention with a faculty who really care about your creative works and your future as a professional artist.”

Philip Counselman Program Coordinator, Art Associate Professor of Art Chair, Department of Visual Arts 251.442.2283 pcounselman@umobile.edu

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