BA in Art in Portland United States | University of Oregon

As an art student, you'll cultivate critical thinking, effective communication, and creative problem-solving skills. Through hands-on studio work and cross-disciplinary projects, you'll gain mastery of materials and techniques while developing experimental approaches and visual literacy. The program combines foundational art courses with art history and specialized studio options including digital arts, ceramics, textiles, metalwork, painting, photography, print media, and three-dimensional art. While following a common core curriculum, you can focus your upper-level studies on your chosen artistic disciplines.
The College of Design empowers students to carve out distinctive professional trajectories in any art specialization. Dedicated advisors collaborate with students to craft personalized plans for academic and career objectives, both during their studies and post-graduation. The BFA curriculum specifically equips graduates for professional artistic careers or advanced academic pursuits.