The Field Artists help people to understand the world and themselves. They develop personal expressions which are meaningful to society. The study of fine arts is as varied as the forms of visual communication and human expression itself and is as old as the history of humankind. The undergraduate major in fine arts is a general degree with a broad background in the fine arts and a concentration in one area.
Many students go on to graduate schools.
The concentration in Art Education leads to certification for teaching at the elementary or secondary level. The major in Design leads to licensing qualification and a professional career in design. Students with a B.F.A. emphasis in graphic design, computer graphics, interior design, or art education may go directly into professional positions or pursue further study at the graduate level. Art students may take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad for one or two semesters or in a summer program. Internships are available to students in a variety of disciplines such as computer graphics, interior design, and graphic design.