Art (Painting, Drawing and Printmaking) ,BFA
Cartoonist, Draftsperson, Fine Art, Gallery, Illustration, MURAL, Sketch Artist, animation
This program's name has changed effective Fall 2026. The previous name was Art (Painting and Drawing).
Gain hands-on experience in painting and drawing and explore a variety of materials, techniques and subjects. You'll have unparalleled opportunities to study art, enabling you to reach the highest level of research, learning, production and critical thinking.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts program in art with a concentration in painting, drawing and printmaking provides you with a foundation of skills and knowledge that draws connections between traditional methods and emerging art practices. You develop the ability to think critically and communicate through your art. You gain proficiency in a wide spectrum of approaches, including watercolor, oil painting, figure drawing and mural painting, to advance ideas and discourses.
The curriculum emphasizes conceptual and material knowledge, interdisciplinary research and professional mentorship. Distinguished faculty provide expertise across an array of distinct areas within the field of contemporary art, including abstraction, realism, figuration and installation art. Capstone research courses guide you through the process of developing a portfolio of completed works and provide practical experience for presenting art in a variety of professional contexts.
In addition to learning in the classroom, the program is enriched by arts organizations and cultural institutions that provide you with the opportunity to build your professional network through fellowships, internships and residencies. The program is further augmented by public events supported by the School of Art galleries, the ASU Art Museum, the Ceramics Research Center and Archive, and Pyracantha Press.
You should visit the painting, drawing and printmaking 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
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 114 - College Mathematics
Any math course that meets the MATH designation. - Math
intensity: General
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
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 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:
- Create artwork for exhibitions in galleries, museums and other venues demonstrating technical artistic abilities and conceptual development.
- Demonstrate professional preparedness by developing a comprehensive toolkit for self-promotion that will position them for success in the field of art and design.
- Create a cohesive body of artwork organized and shared in a professional digital portfolio.
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 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 broaden their intercultural sensitivity, communication skills, and leadership ability, and develop their personal and professional self-confidence. Students who participate in global education programs learn to adapt and persevere, and grow along the way.
An art degree offers graduates a pathway to creative careers as artists, scholars and educators in the public and private spheres. Artists find employment as practitioners in the field through commercial galleries, public art commissions, private collectors and cultural institutions. Possible positions include museum or gallery professional, art dealer, art director, private art instructor, studio artist and community-based artist. Possible venues include health care settings, nonprofit agencies, and local and national public arts organizations. Other options for graduates include working at arts agencies and public art programs, gaining admission to prestigious graduate programs, and setting up their own art businesses. The skills acquired to produce art also have a wide variety of applications beyond the arts.
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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1.6%
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$102,030
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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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2.1%
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$62,960
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-1.6%
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$72,040
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0.8%
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$71,240
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8.7%
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$82,890
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7.0%
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$104,000
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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
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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.
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