The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a major in Art offers students the opportunity to deeply explore various artistic practices and broad art historical and theoretical perspectives. As a professional degree, it encourages engagement with visual and aesthetic discourse within personal artistic endeavors and in historical and contemporary contexts. The BFA program dedicates 65% of your total degree curriculum to studio courses, art history, and supportive courses in art and design.
Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
You will learn how to find unique and innovative solutions to visual communication problems and challenges resulting in everything from logos and visual identity systems to promotional materials to multi-page publications to wayfinding to conceptual applications and installations. You will use industry standard software in state-of-the-art labs to learn proven concepts and processes from professional designers. The art faculty at USI are passionate about their craft and dedicated to your artistic growth and potential.
Outside of the classroom, you will have opportunities to visit major art museums in Chicago, New York and abroad. Visiting artists, designers, and scholars allows students to have impactful learning experiences beyond the classroom.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The University of Southern Indiana is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
