Degree Structure
College
Fine Arts and Design
Department
Fine Arts
Level
Undergraduate
Study System
Courses
Total Credit Hours
129 Cr. Hrs.
Duration
4 Years
Intake
Fall and Spring
Language
English
Study Mode
Full Time
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Degree Overview
The Fine Arts Program (FA) emphasizes dynamic approaches to studio practice, preparing students to become innovative artists and professionals in the contemporary fine arts industry. The program fosters a distinctive, experiential learning process that provides solid knowledge, skills, and proficiencies in core fine arts disciplines. The curriculum focuses on four parallel studio concentration: Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. These are supported by a series of art history, theory and criticism courses throughout the program allowing for integration of regional and global perspectives in the studio curricula.
What You Will Learn
Fine Arts graduates shall:
Engage in individual creative studio practice, knowledge of history of art and design with an awareness of the cultural issues and contexts of local and global contemporary art.
Apply technical mastery to produce artwork within a context of research and intellectual pursuit applying various artistic media.
Utilize appropriate digital technology to produce, exhibit and manage artwork and collections.
Be able to think and apply independent learning skills and practices relevant to interdisciplinary research and studio practice, promoting critical thinking that encompasses cross-disciplinary concepts and cultural understanding.
Practice with confidence and self-direction, in a diverse work environment, problem solving, and professional attitudes guided by the profession’s ethical standards and valid judgement.
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Career Path
Graduates from the Fine Arts program embark on careers within art, design, cultural institutions, and the creative sectors. Opportunities range from full-time artists to freelance art commissions, gallery management, cultural officer positions, museum curatorship, and involvement in exhibition and festival planning and production.
How will you make an impact?
Every student’s journey at UoS and beyond is different, which is why our Career and Professional Development team provides personalized career resources to help students make an impact for years to come.
