Art (Painting, Drawing and Printmaking), BFA

Arizona State University - Kaplan International

With 5,000+ students, the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the USA.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(opens in new window) 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(opens in new window) page to learn more about the program. To engage the school's creative community, you can subscribe(opens in new window) to the School of Art newsletters and follow the school on social media.

Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts