The Bachelor of Arts in Art at Columbia College is designed to prepare students for the complex and evolving world of art. Students will receive training in techniques and materials, while gaining a better understanding of the history and criticism of art.
The flexibility in this program allows students to acquire a breadth of experience in various art mediums (including Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Graphic Design, Jewelry, and Printmaking), while also exploring any area deeper via electives, a minor, or double major. In our foundation studio art courses, students become familiar with materials, techniques, and the principles of art and design. Upper-level courses are built to strengthen the artist’s ability to produce, present, and critique artwork.
In the arts, students learn how to communicate effectively, present complex ideas, work collaboratively, solve problems, and think critically - all characteristics today’s employers seek. A Bachelor’s degree in Art can lead to careers such as studio artist, arts educator (with K-12 certification), gallerist/curator, creative entrepreneur, potter, illustrator, photographer, commercial artist, muralist, printmaker, digital content manager, and a wealth of other fulfilling professional opportunities.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Apply the elements and principles of art and design to create visual information.
- Demonstrate fundamental studio practice with material usage, technology, safety, and creative methodologies.
- Demonstrate artistic techniques with knowledge of the traditional and contemporary practices.
- Choose processes and content to engage in substantive artistic activity.
- Present their artwork with basic understanding of professional practices and critical analysis of their own work and the work of others.
- Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary and termanology relevant in the field.
Program CIP: 50.0701 - Art/Art Studies, General.
Program SOC: 27-1013 - Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
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