Art Undergraduate Programs

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A Dynamic Environment with a Supportive Community

The Department of Art provides a dynamic environment for learning. Students and faculty maintain high standards in a competitive yet supportive community.

All art majors begin their course of study by completing the foundations program – a comprehensive series of courses in drawing and design. The foundations program is essential to the understanding of basic concepts that you will need in your study of art.

Studio Art B.A. Click to learn who this is for

This program offers instruction in ceramics, digital media, graphic design, metalsmithing & jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture along with courses in art history and a comprehensive foundation program.

Who is this for?

This degree is an excellent option for students who plan to minor in a related discipline, such as art history, or double-major in another department.

Studio Art B.F.A. Click to learn who this is for

This is a professional program that emphasizes in-depth exploration, an interdisciplinary approach, conceptual inquiry, articulation skills, and personal direction while offering instruction in ceramics, digital media, graphic design, metalsmithing & jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

Who is this for?

This is for the student who wants to focus on issues pertinent to your future role as a professional artist or designer.

Studio Art Minor Click to learn who this is for

Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. The studio art minor will give you the opportunity to develop visual literacy, critical thinking, and creative problem solving skills.

Who is this for?

For students who want to expand your undergraduate studies and career path by completing the Minor in Studio Art.

Art History B.A. and Minor Click to learn who this is for

As an art history major you will learn about the famous and infamous, the sacred and profane, the celebrated and silenced. Study artists, artworks, architects, and structures from around the world and throughout time.

Who is this for?

Knowledge and skills learned in art history are valuable in the art world and beyond. Our graduates have worked locally at the Newport Art Museum, the RISD Museum, and Providence’s FirstWorks as well as at arts organizations across the country.

Art Education B.S. Click to learn who this is for

This course of study includes art studio, art history and art education courses with leading art faculty. You will also gain extensive clinical experiences in public school classrooms.

Who is this for?

Those students who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree in art education that leads to teacher certification.

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Department of Art

The Department of Art prepares students for professional careers, liberal arts careers and graduate study. We also prepare the pre-K-12 art teachers of tomorrow.