The program s goals are to prepare students for work in the visual arts or prepare them for graduate studies. In addition to the traditional BFA in Studio concentrations, we offer the BFA in Computer Graphics and the BFA in Graphic Design. Computer Graphics and Graphic Design at The University of Tampa selectively combine the elements of traditional studio instruction with creative uses of computer technology. Developing visualization skills, creativity, drawing potential and design ability form the cornerstone of the program. The emphasis is on creative growth through intense exploration of a wide range of media coupled with direct use of modern technology.
Professional internships are available and encouraged.
Unique to the University of Tampa is a B.A. in Art with a Pre-professional Certificate in Art Therapy. Art Therapy is an interdisciplinary human service profession that employs the creation of art as a means of resolving emotional conflicts, fostering self-awareness and personal growth in education, rehabilitation and psychotherapy. It incorporates psychology, art and therapeutic techniques to provide a creative alternative to conventional therapies. The Pre-Professional Certificate Program in Art Therapy at The University of Tampa is designed to prepare students to enter an accredited Master s degree program. The B.S. in Arts Administration and Management degree is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of profit and non-profit art institutions and organizations.