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Fine Art
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.
Programs Offered
Fine Art
Bachelor of Fine Art
Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
99 Units
Accreditation
WASC
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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.
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Photography
minor
Quick Facts
Level
minor
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
28 Units
Accreditation
WASC
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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
$52,910 Median Salary
Very Diverse
The median annual wage for craft and fine artists was $52,910 in May 2023. 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 $27,110, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $129,440.
Median annual wages for craft and fine artists in May 2023 were as follows:
- Artists and related workers, all other $74,750
- Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators $59,300
- Craft artists $36,600
Program Stats
Our Alumni Work in these Occupations
- Graphic Designers3
- Higher Education Teachers3
- General and Operations Managers1
- Elementary Art Teachers1
- Medical and Health Services Managers1
- Veterinary Assistants and Lab Animal Caretakers1
- Elementary School Teachers1
Our Alumni Work Here
- Primary Color Systems Corporation1
- Ivory Inc1
- The Notre Dame College of Ohio1
- San Gabriel Academy1
- Reynolds School District 7 (inc)1
- Moon Dog Entertainment LLC1
- The Redeemed of Christ Christian Apparel LLC1
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 BFA Fine Art portfolio includes a cohesive body of 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 April 17, 2024).
