About the Program
Fine Arts students take courses in art history as well as the humanities, sciences, and social sciences from other colleges in the university. A liberal arts education integrated with a serious and intensive involvement in one or more fine arts disciplines forms the basis of these highly professional courses of study.
Studios are taught by artist-teachers who are active professionals in one or more visual arts disciplines. A dynamic mixture of style, craft and aesthetic viewpoints among faculty exposes students to a lively variety of ideas and attitudes about art. In this context, art students are encouraged to develop their own philosophies and approaches to art.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded after successful completion of the four-year program. The graduate may immediately enter the workforce as a practitioner in one of several disciplines or may elect to continue studies through graduate work leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree.
Students interested in teaching in a public or private school may participate in an extended program that takes an additional year. Students in this program complete required course work in art education, professional education and practicum experience to meet the State of Ohio National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards for K-12 visual arts teacher certification and licensure.
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning is one of the most comprehensive and well-respected colleges of art and design in the country. Enrollment affords the opportunity to benefit from the other disciplines of the college. Courses and studios in interdisciplinary study give the opportunity to work in problem-solving teams with students from different programs. Also, visiting artists and scholars programs bring practicing professionals of national and international reputation into the classroom to supplement the regular curriculum.
