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Earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) from St. John's University opens doors to these possibilities. The university holds accreditation from the esteemed National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), maintaining the most rigorous standards for art education across undergraduate and graduate programs in the United States.
Our comprehensive 132-credit curriculum equips students with both technical expertise and creative foundations alongside a robust liberal arts background. You'll build hands-on experience and intellectual frameworks to cultivate your unique artistic perspective. The program offers deep immersion in diverse visual arts mediums while honing your abilities in traditional and digital disciplines like drawing, painting, photography, and multimedia. Through coursework and projects, you'll enhance your critical analysis, conceptual thinking, and creative expression - skills further developed through the university's well-balanced liberal arts program.
Situated in New York City, the world's premier hub for arts and media, St. John's gives B.F.A. students direct access to top firms in design, fine arts, photography, and illustration. This prime location enables valuable internship opportunities with renowned design studios and arts institutions to jumpstart your professional journey.