Art (Art Studies) ,BA
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Engage your curiosity, make discoveries through play and learn by working with your hands. Art is a powerful way to communicate, build community and bridge differences. These are skills that can shape your personal and professional life.
The Bachelor of Arts program in art with a concentration in art studies is a flexible, hands-on program that encourages you to explore a wide variety of artistic practices while developing your own creative voice. You take studio courses taught by professional artists in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, animation, photography, illustration and more. These are supported by courses in art history and contemporary practice.
This program teaches you how to think critically, experiment fearlessly and translate ideas into visual form, even if you don't have art experience. You gain skills in visual communication, creative problem-solving and critical thinking. Along the way, you learn to make unexpected connections, solve problems creatively and develop a distinctive body of work. Faculty mentors and a vibrant community of peers support you and help you grow personally and professionally. Dedicated courses in professional practices prepare you to present your work, connect with creative networks and pursue opportunities after graduation.
You should visit the art studies areas of study page to learn more about the program. To engage the school's creative community, you can subscribe to the School of Art newsletters and follow the school on social media.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 114 - College Mathematics
or MAT 117 College Algebra or MAT 119 Finite Mathematics - Math
intensity: General
This video provides an overview of the Art (Art Studies) degree program at ASU.
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Students meeting the university requirements for admission may matriculate in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Separate admission procedures and approvals are required for some programs within the college. Students must contact specific departments or schools for details.
First-year applicants may apply directly to the art studies program; there is no portfolio review for this major.
Transfer admission requirements:
Direct transfer of courses from other accredited institutions to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is subject to the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college's curriculum and to departmental or school evaluation of studio courses with respect to performance standards. Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the college must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of resident credit in the major as approved by the faculty.
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Participate in the process of making art and through this process will effectively visualize their ideas and build their creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Develop a comprehensive toolkit for self-promotion that positions them for success in the field of art and design.
- Articulate their place as artists in the contemporary field of art.
Global Education programs provide an opportunity for students to explore their creative side through an intercultural lens, deepen their understanding of the world, and gain valuable career-building experiences. Study abroad can prove to be a vital accompaniment to any art concentration, allowing for broad historical and archaeological explorations. Students develop insight into the cultures and minds of some of the world's most notable artists when they experience the places that gave rise to specific artistic styles.
With more than 300 options available, Global Education programs give students a breadth of knowledge in arts and culture distinctly different from their own. Study abroad encourages students to develop and broaden their intercultural sensitivity, communication skills and leadership ability, and challenges them to think differently. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students learn to adapt and persevere, and they have a chance to look inside themselves in a way they haven't done before, growing their personal and professional confidence along the way.
Completion of this program opens the door to a variety of creative career paths. Many graduates work as practicing artists, exhibiting in galleries, securing public art commissions or selling work to private collectors. Others become educators, community-based artists or arts advocates, using their skills to connect art with audiences in health care settings, nonprofit agencies and public arts organizations.
Graduates have valuable transferable skills that make them strong candidates in many industries. Possible careers include museum or gallery professional, art director, arts administrator, art dealer or private instructor. For those interested in further study, the program provides opportunities to prepare for admission to competitive Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts and other graduate programs nationwide.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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4.2%
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$114,850
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1.7%
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$78,620
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2.1%
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$46,080
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-1.2%
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$55,490
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-1.6%
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$72,040
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5.8%
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$77,710
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8.1%
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$38,120
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5.4%
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$51,440
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0.8%
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$71,240
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1.8%
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$44,660
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School of Art
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ART 102
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Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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