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As a studio art student at UIndy, you'll begin with core artistic principles before specializing in your chosen focus area. Whether you aim to work as a professional artist or continue to graduate studies, you'll refine your abilities to reach your aspirations while adding beauty to the world. This liberal arts pre-professional degree features fewer upper-level studio requirements, creating space for additional electives - making it ideal for students pursuing double majors. If visual arts are your primary means of self-expression, our art and design program provides both practical experience and professional connections to transform your artistic passion into a rewarding vocation. UIndy holds the prestigious NASAD accreditation, placing us among just 300 nationally recognized institutions meeting rigorous academic standards. Your artistic voice matters - the world awaits your creative contributions.
The Art & Design Department emphasizes developing marketable skills for careers demanding innovative thinking and creative problem-solving. Our undergraduate programs equip students for either immediate professional opportunities or advanced study in MFA programs and art therapy graduate programs, depending on individual career objectives.