Oakland University’s Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art stands out for small classes and attentive faculty. Our undergraduate art degree offers strong personal guidance that lets you explore your passion and maximize your potential. You’ll also develop marketable workforce skills in our studio art program, becoming proficient in writing, critical analysis, and multimedia technology. Our studio art degree includes excellent opportunities to exhibit your artwork, study abroad and gain internship experience. You’ll graduate with an art degree that supports your creative objectives as well as your career needs.
Oakland University’s Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art stands out for small classes and attentive faculty. Our undergraduate art degree offers strong personal guidance that lets you explore your passion and maximize your potential. You’ll also develop marketable workforce skills in our studio art program, becoming proficient in writing, critical analysis, and multimedia technology. Our studio art degree includes excellent opportunities to exhibit your artwork, study abroad and gain internship experience. You’ll graduate with an art degree that supports your creative objectives as well as your career needs.
Students appreciate Oakland’s visual arts program for its supportive, welcoming environment. We promote cooperation over competition and encourage individuals to experiment, take risks, think independently, and discover what they’re capable of.
Oakland University’s studio art bachelor’s degree equips you with multiple ways to earn an income to support your creativity. Employers in many fields value our graduates for their ability to think independently and communicate effectively, as well as their work ethic and technological proficiency. Recent graduates of our visual art program have gone on to careers in:
The studio art major requires the completion of 62 credits, that begin with foundational courses in art, art history, and critical theory, and are followed by multidisciplinary art course requirements in areas such as art and technology, drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture. Remaining degree requirements include art history electives, special topics, seminar, portfolio design & professional practices, and thesis courses.
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