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UTSA offers two NASAD-accredited studio art programs for students pursuing an Art degree. If you dream of being a professional artist, arts educator, performer, or scholar, UTSA's studio art programs provide ideal mentorship to develop your creative and contemporary skills. The BFA program combines rigorous studio work with art history and criticism studies, while the BA program emphasizes foundational training, specialized studio practices, and comprehensive art history education.
At UTSA, student success is our priority. Through experiential learning, we bridge classroom knowledge with real-world applications. As a COLFA student, you'll gain hands-on experiences that prepare you for a global career. The COLFA Student Success Center supports your academic, personal, and professional growth with tutoring, internship connections, industry networking, and career development programs.
The drawing specialization introduces modern approaches that go beyond conventional illustration. Students master traditional and anatomical drawing techniques while exploring drawing's evolution into the 21st century. The program also examines drawing's connections to sculpture, performance, social practice, and philosophical concepts about drawing's potential.