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Art B.A.
Unleash your creativity as you are introduced into a variety of media from drawing to ceramics. Whether you are pursuing the art major to become an artist, to enrich your studies, or to broaden your professional horizons, the Bachelor of Arts in Art at La Sierra University is an excellent choice.
Programs Offered
Art
Bachelor of Arts
Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Accreditation
WASC
- Curriculum Sheet
Description:
Students studying fine art gain basic experience in the artistic processes of several different studio areas. Candidates choose a primary area of concentration from painting, ceramics, printmaking, and textiles. The secondary emphasis may be chosen from painting, ceramics, printmaking, textiles, drawing, photography, sculpture, or graphic design. Many students plan to become commercial artists or art teachers.
Art
minor
Quick Facts
Level
minor
Location
La Sierra Campus
Accreditation
WASC
Description:
A minor typically consists of taking a portion of the classes required for a major in that same subject. To get an idea of what you would be studying, check out the corresponding major. The requirements for your minor will differ by program, so be sure to ask a counselor to know exactly what courses are in store for you.
Career Outlook
4% Job Market Growth
$53,140 Median Salary
Very Diverse
Overall employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
The median annual wage for craft and fine artists was $53,140 in May 2022. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,490, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $117,590.
Program Stats
Our Alumni Work in these Occupations
- Dentists2
- Graphic Designers2
- Business Development and Marketing Managers2
- Cashiers1
- Retail Sales Supervisors1
- Retail Sales Associates1
- Teaching Assistants1
Our Alumni Work Here
- Lilly Pulitzer1
- So Olive LLC1
- Burkes Outlet1
- Gia Monae1
- Care.com, Inc.1
- National Demolition , Contractors1
- William Beaumont Hospital1
Student Learning Outcomes
The Department of Art+Design has the following core learning outcomes:
- How to demonstrate skills in a range of techniques and media.
- How to communicate concepts through effective use of design and color.
- How to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of visual culture in relation to historical movements and works.
- How to practice effective oral and written communication skills.
- How to produce professionally presented work. The BA includes a range of successful work.
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Partial information in this page was retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Craft and Fine Artists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/craft-and-fine-artists.htm (visited November 01, 2023).
