BA in Arts in St. Louis United States | Webster University

The Bachelor of Arts in Art is a liberal arts program that immerses students in the vast heritage of visual arts, equipping them with knowledge of artistic tools and materials for self-expression. It reveals core principles that connect all art forms while celebrating endless diversity, while fostering new perspectives on observation, perception, exploration, and discovery. As students experiment with different mediums and master their distinct techniques and expressive potential, they can pursue interdisciplinary studies across the university and integrate these influences into their creative work. The program emphasizes developing each student's unique artistic vision and discovering visual languages to articulate their concepts.

This degree is administered by the Department of Art, Design, and Art History within the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts. Additional details can be found in the Colleges, Schools, and Departments section of this catalog.

Program Objectives
Graduates of the BA in Art program will demonstrate the ability to:

Develop a distinctive artistic perspective that contributes to current international art and design conversations.
Apply fundamental art and design principles as a basis for creative exchange.
Utilize drawing techniques to conceptualize and refine ideas.
Incorporate art and design history as inspiration for personal creative solutions and meaningful expression.
Critically evaluate and articulate concepts about art and design using specialized terminology and analytical approaches.
Exhibit progressive mastery of artistic techniques and creative proficiency across multiple mediums and methods.