BFA in Art - Painting and Drawing in Tempe United States | Arizona State University

The BFA program in art with a concentration in painting and drawing offers a dynamic environment for creative and conceptual growth that promotes an active studio practice. The program's curriculum encourages a wide spectrum of approaches to painting and drawing techniques. Students develop proficiency through working from a variety of sources and subjects, and a range of materials and processes. Faculty encourage students to develop their own unique artistic vision and critically assess imagery in context to the history of art and contemporary practices. Faculty emphasize critical concepts in their teaching and encourage research, interdisciplinary engagement and coursework from disciplines across the university. Faculty also provide students professional mentorship regarding opportunities such as assistantships, internships, scholarships, residencies and exhibitions.

The School of Art, the Ceramics Research Center and Archive, and the ASU Art Museum support a robust schedule of public exhibitions and visiting artist and scholar lectures. These events offer students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art and culture while building a professional network. Further augmenting the curriculum are numerous internships offered by a wide range of arts organizations. Capstone and research studio courses engage students intellectually and critically as they gain the practical experience of developing a distinctive body of work and presenting that work in one of the School of Art galleries, meaning that graduates of this program are prepared for the future with a portfolio of completed works that showcases their unique artistic vision.

Students can visit the painting and drawing area of study page to learn more about the program and faculty, and they can sign up for the School of Art newsletter to learn more about its creative community.