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Visual artists enrich humanity by sharing their unique perspectives of both the existing world and its potential. While natural ability matters, structured art education cultivates that talent to launch your professional journey. AUM's Fine Arts Department provides a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a Painting and Drawing specialization to hone your craft and establish yourself as a working artist. Artistic abilities are in high demand for:
Providing businesses with innovative advantages
Educating future generations of creatives
Preserving and conserving valuable artifacts
Analyzing artworks that highlight art's crucial societal impact
Your BFA credential will earn recognition from employers seeking imaginative professionals. AUM facilitates connections with peers and institutions to build your career network. Beyond teaching, our faculty actively engage in creative projects, exhibitions, academic studies, publications, and performances.
This program's visual arts instruction, combined with liberal arts coursework, prepares you for diverse opportunities in advertising, marketing, crafts, business ventures, and beyond. You'll refine your techniques and artistic identity through intimate, dynamic classes and studio sessions with accomplished artist-educators. Our nurturing, cooperative atmosphere encourages self-expression as you develop your professional portfolio.
As a painting and drawing BFA student, you'll gain the valuable experience of presenting your professionally curated work in a solo exhibition at AUM's Cason McDermott Art Gallery.