A diverse, 1,200-strong student body comes to this highly selective program from 47 states and 61 other countries. The curriculum allows students to create meaningful linkages among disciplines and approaches to art. A solid foundation in fine arts and design is complemented by challenging liberal arts course work taught by internationally recognized scholars and writers. Electronic and digital media are woven into the curriculum in all disciplines and at all levels. The studio program is distinguished by unusual opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Students often take courses from a variety of departments to develop a distinct individual vision.
A combination of focused studio work with faculty members who are successful professional artists, the encouragement to explore a variety of media and approaches to art making, and a challenging liberal arts program allows students to develop a coherent body of work and the intellectual rigor and discipline necessary for success in the nation's top graduate programs and in art-related careers. Undergraduate study is enriched by the presence of ten distinctive graduate programs that attract students from the nation's best colleges and universities. Baltimore, located at the heart of the New York-Washington arts corridor, offers an array of cultural, social, and creative opportunities. The Institute is nestled in a charming, historic neighborhood in the midst of the city's cultural center. Two buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.