Art & Design (B.A.)
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C O N C E N T R AT I O N S
Graphic Design Photography Studio Art
This major offers a comprehensive approach to studio art, photography and graphic design. Students may immerse themselves in a variety of traditional and contemporary media, taught by practicing artists with local, national and international professional experience. Learning takes place in a state-of-the-art facility that’s unmatched in the region, offering dedicated spaces for a variety of media such as ceramics, digital arts, graphic design, photography, printmaking, studio arts, video editing and woodshop. Classes are small (usually ranging from 8-15 students), giving each student the opportunity to develop enriching educational relationships with classmates and professors. An integral part of the College of Arts & Sciences, the USF Art & Design program emphasizes the importance of blending the faculty’s professional experience with the students’ understanding of contemporary aesthetics and their development of an ambitious studio practice. While studying Art & Design at the University of St. Francis, students will: • Gain an understanding of the visual arts in relation to culture and history • Be introduced to historical and contemporary artistic and design practices • Learn in an environment that fosters critical thinking • Use facilities that are current with industry standards