A general major in art at UNT provides a broad-based art background within a liberal arts framework. Students in this program receive a bachelor of arts degree, which requires fewer art courses than the bachelor of fine arts. B.F.A. degrees prepare students to be professional artists and designers. The generalized training received through the B.A. art major is not specific to a profession, but rather teaches you how to enrich your life through knowledge about different cultures, kinds of art and societies. Many corporations value people with liberal arts backgrounds because of their strong writing skills and their ability to look at problems from many perspectives.
Companies often train liberal arts majors in business management techniques.
This major also qualifies graduates to apply to any number of master s degree programs in the humanities. Graduates of this program include Jes s Bautista Moroles, a granite sculptor and one of the most recognized sculptors living and working in Texas. Career Opportunities Center can help you prepare to pursue your career. The center has information about jobs and employers, and assists with resume and letter writing, job search strategies and interview preparation. Majoring in art As an art major, you will learn about art appreciation, art history, design, and selected studio arts such as drawing, painting, ceramics or printmaking.