Bachelor of Art in Arts Studies- Visual Arts in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University

The Arts Studies program is an Interdisciplinary Studies degree that enables students to establish a core understanding in one artistic discipline while exploring its societal or technological applications in contemporary contexts. Potential focus areas include digital arts, medical illustration, arts administration, and teaching the arts.

The curriculum requires 21 credit hours of Foundation Courses designed to create connections between artistic disciplines and broader human interests. These foundational classes must concentrate on a single arts field: Film Studies, Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts. Beyond these requirements, students complete 6 credit hours of studio/practical courses, 6 credit hours of interdisciplinary linking courses, a guided elective, and a culminating Capstone experience.

This major prepares graduates for diverse arts-related professions, ranging from creative fields like filmmaking and musical composition to organizational roles in arts leadership, cultural policy, arts journalism, and arts instruction.