Visualize your future
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio art is designed for students interested in careers or graduate study in the visual arts and related disciplines. Our expert area faculty provide instruction in traditional and contemporary methods of artistic expression, and students learn alongside mentors and peers. BFA students can concentrate in:
– Two-dimensional art (painting + drawing, printmaking, photography)
-Three dimensional art (sculpture, ceramics)
-Time-based art (film and video art, animation, sound art, performance)
BFA students can also enhance their studies by pursuing a minor in art history, cinema studies, or art education. Graduates of our program develop the creative vision and communication skills needed to be thriving professionals in the visual arts and other cultural and creative fields.
Why get a BFA?
If your goal is to pursue a career as a creative professional or go on to graduate school in the fine arts, the BFA is the degree for you. In this intensive studio-focused program, students work alongside world-renowned faculty mentors to develop their artistic voice, hone skills in their chosen concentration area, and develop a substantial portfolio of work.
Career Paths for the BFA
Some students with BFAs have gone on to top-ranked MFA programs after graduating from UT. Others have gone on to be successful filmmakers, award-winning cartoonists, illustrators, photographers, designers, printmakers and sculptors with their own thriving businesses, as well as art teachers, professors, museum and gallery workers.
Program Highlights
Curriculum
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio art take courses in studio art and art history while also completing the College of Arts and Sciences general education requirements. The BFA program requires its students to select a concentration area in two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or time-based arts. Before choosing a concentration, students should meet with area faculty to discuss portfolio review requirements.
See Undergraduate Catalog for BFA in studio art with a concentration in two-dimensional art details
See Undergraduate Catalog for BFA in studio art with a concentration in time-based art details
Transfer Students
The School of Art has established pathways with many two-year institutions in Tennessee to make the transition from an associate degree to a BA or BFA degree as straightforward as possible.
Learn more about the Tennessee Transfer Pathway
See admissions requirements for transfer students
Facilities
Discovery requires the freedom to explore, and our undergraduate students have access to extensive facilities and studio spaces around campus.
Scholarships
The School of Art seeks to ease the financial burden of undergraduate studies by awarding scholarships to eligible students.
See our scholarship opportunities for incoming and current students
Internships
Internships are invaluable experiences that help students secure fulfilling employment following graduation. Students can begin their professional journey with the support and resources of the School of Art.
Study Abroad
Learning abroad facilitates personal, educational, and professional growth. We encourage students to pursue international travel and study programs offered by the School of Art and the UT Programs Abroad Office.
See our study abroad opportunities
See other study abroad opportunities offered by the Programs Abroad Office
Artists in Residence and Visiting Artists and Scholars
Our students benefit from frequent interactions with accomplished artists participating in our prestigious Artist-in-Residence Program and Visiting Artists and Scholars Program.
