Envision your future
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art is for students who are passionate about art making and wish to take courses across a range of media. Our area faculty provide instruction in traditional and contemporary methods of artistic expression, and students learn alongside mentors and peers. The flexibility of the BA curriculum enables students to enhance their studies by taking additional courses or combining their study of studio art with a major or minor in another field. 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 BA in Art?
The Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art is perfect for students interested in exploring different artistic disciplines and mediums. Unlike the BFA, in which students choose one concentration area to focus on, BA students can develop their artistic skills across a range of mediums.
The flexible nature of the BA in Studio Art is also ideal for students who wish to double-major in another field and carve a unique path tailored to their individual career goals and interests. BA students have double-majored in psychology, biology, foreign languages, and many other areas.
BA Concentrations
BA students who want to go into art and business can choose a professional concentration in Arts Administration. By taking courses both through the School of Art and the Haslam College of Business, students are prepared for careers in the business side of art galleries, museums, and creative entrepreneurship.
Learn More About Arts Administration
Career Paths for the BA
Students with BAs can go on to be art therapists, art educators, science artists, creative entrepreneurs and business owners, art administrators, marketers, non-profit workers, graphic designers, photographers, graphic novelists, video game artists, film and television industry workers, and much more.
Program Highlights
Curriculum
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in art take courses in art and art history while also completing the College of Arts and Sciences general education requirements. This flexible degree allows students to survey a range of artistic fields, including ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and time-based art. Explore the options below to learn more about the Bachelor of Arts curriculum.
See Undergraduate Catalog for BA 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.
