SVSU's Fine Arts (B.F.A.) program is designed for students who wish to be fully prepared professionals in the visual arts. The degree also prepares students who wish to continue into a graduate program. Students are required to declare one area of concentration from the following: ceramics, drawing and painting, graphic design, photography, printmaking or sculpture.
Fine Arts (BFA)
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Cardinal Points
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There are multiple art-specific scholarships available for students.
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Students have opportunities to study abroad in locations such as Italy and China.
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Visiting artist lecture and exhibition series for students to engage with acclaimed artists and their work.
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Internships, fieldwork and co-ops are available for students to gain real-world experience.
Highlighted Courses
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Key Electives
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Programs
Majors
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Complementary Minors/Majors
Beyond The Books
Active Student Organizations
Students dive into extracurricular activities such as the Art and Design Creative League, American Institute of Graphic Arts Design Club, Cardinal Photography Students Association, Student Art League and the Comic Strippers Club.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibitions
These exhibitions are a show of the works of SVSU Bachelor of Fine Arts students. This serves as a completion of their undergraduate program: painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, computer illustration and graphic design are included.
Exceptional Campus Resources
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Our Students After Graduation...
Employers
Graduate Programs
University of Idaho
American University in Washington D.C
Career Opportunities
- 1% projected growth for the employment of Craft and Fine Artists through 2028. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- $48,960 is the median yearly pay for Craft and Fine Artists in the U.S. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- A bachelor’s degree is valuable for entry-level positions, but an advanced degree is usually necessary to attain competitive, upper-level positions.
Cardinal Successes
These stories offer insight into how SVSU students have turned their education into successful opportunities yielding real-world success.
David Janssen, Jr BFA Major
Alison Bur BFA Major