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Art and Design Programs

Combine your creative interests with our support to achieve your educational goals.

Whether you aspire to be an artist, a designer, or an educator, we can provide an engaging educational experience to enhance your academic success.

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Art (B.F.A.) 

This bachelor of fine arts program is for artists interested in pursuing a professional education in art. The program provides an in-depth formal education for entry into professional practice or graduate school. You’ll specialize in one of the following concentrations: ceramics, drawing, imaging and photography, metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. To pursue this B.F.A., you must start in the B.A. program and then apply for entrance into the B.F.A.

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Program Highlights

  • Acquire technical and conceptual mastery in your chosen concentration
  • Attain self-discipline and time-management skills for professional success
  • Create a body of work in area of specialization

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How far will you go?

 

*General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast via O*NET and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs. Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside Purdue Fort Wayne’s control. Purdue Fort Wayne does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

Accreditation

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

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Requirements and Curriculum Overview

Our comprehensive curriculum and diverse requirements will challenge you to go further than you ever imagined. Check out what you can expect as you advance through our program.

Art (B.F.A.)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

  • Utilize perceptual and conceptual skills to solve programs creatively in art/design media
  • Implement 2D and 3D design principles to create compelling and effective works of art and design in a variety of traditional and digital media
  • Demonstrate an understanding and competency of technical skills in traditional and digital art/design media to effectively communicate and express ideas
  • Effectively analyze and critique works of art/design in verbal and written forms, using visual vocabulary and familiarity with the works and intentions of of major artists/designers and movments of the past and present
  • Demonstrate effective visual, verbal, and written communication skills and an aptitude to apply those skills
  • Apply functional knowledge of basic art and design practical experiences and opportunities, as well as professional ethics
  • Exhibit artistic competency in portfolio review submissions and senior thesis exhibitions

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