Artists are imaginative, talented and creative people who communicate their ideas, thoughts and feelings through art. Strong foundation in the visual arts prepares you to pursue one of two degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts (fine art, graphic design, digital imaging, photography or three-dimensional mediums) Bachelor of Arts (art history, art studio or art education) with three options for specialization: studio art history of art art education with licensure in P-12 art education

Degrees and Preparation A degree in art prepares you to pursue a variety of career options. Artists are self-employed and sell their own work or work on contract Artists operate galleries, work in museums, teach or work as art therapists Graphic designers and media artists may be self-employed, work on a freelance basis, or work for: advertising agencies design firms and publishing companies television, motion picture, computer software, printing, publishing and public relations industries Career Outlook Opportunities will continue to grow for talented and creative individuals. Career Center The Career Center creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to: Career Resource Library co-op/internships computer stations for resume writing and employment research UA Career Fairs