Art Degree

Program Overview

The Art department at UW-River Falls will provide you with many opportunities to explore and develop your artistic abilities through a variety of media. As an Art major you can choose a broad range of topics or focus your study in areas such as: Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Fibers, Glass, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture Mixed Media.

Highlights of the Art Major

The Art curriculum recognizes the value in merits of both Western and Non-Western art traditions and consideration on art at both local and international levels.
Students are encouraged to consider their work in the context of global society to bring about a foundation for understanding the impact that the arts has had on the evolution of the human experience.
Students have the option of selecting an art emphasis or exploring and developing their artistic abilities through a variety of media.

Skills and Learning Outcomes

As a student in this program, you will learn to:

Appreciate the value and merits of both Western and non-Western art traditions.
Apply your in-depth and comprehensive exposure to, and expertise in, the visual arts.
Develop a foundation for dynamic exploration with outcomes that reflect personal ideas and confidence in presenting the ideas to society.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for a professional art focused career or to go on to graduate school for a master's degree in fine arts.

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