Art and Art History Majors
Studio Art
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
The Studio Art program provides a comprehensive art education that prepares students with the technical skills, historical context, and theoretical knowledge to create meaningful artistic contributions.
The program provides a broad-based education in conjunction with rigorous and professional training. We believe that a deep understanding of art, critical and analytical thinking, visual literacy and creative expression, in combination with hands-on experiences, is necessary to becoming a professional artist, designer, educator or scholar. Through in-class work, students will gain valuable life skills including communication, problem-solving, research and planning.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree offers students the opportunity to develop their artistic practice at the highest level. Students will start out pursuing a BA in Studio Art and must fulfill certain requirements to apply and succeed as a candidate for the BFA in Studio Art.
Over the course of three semesters, students will develop an independent project based on their own interests and complete an exhibition of artwork in the UNO Art Gallery. BFA students often pursue careers as professional artists and/or graduate school for studio art.
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Concentrations
Students seeking both BA and BFA degrees in Studio Art can choose from the following concentrations:
- Two-Dimensional Art - Drawing, Painting, Illustration, Printmaking
- Three-Dimensional Art - Book Arts, Ceramics, Sculpture
- Media Arts - Intermedia and Digital Art, Game Design
- Graphic Design
Art History
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Students pursuing an Art History degree study the relationships between cultures and their artistic traditions, learn about artists and their creative processes, and obtain the methods to analyze and interpret art from around the world. Complementing survey and period courses are topical courses from the History of Fashion to LatinX Art to Pop Antiquity.
Art History students gain critical thinking, communication, research, and writing skills which help them to succeed post-graduation in a variety of career paths.
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Focus Areas
Students seeking an Art History degree can choose from the following focus areas:
- Academic Art History
- Art Management
Art Education
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with K-12 Certification
The BA in Studio Art with K-12 Certification gives students the opportunity to teach art at an elementary and secondary level. Students will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art in addition to several classes through the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences for a well-rounded foundation of learning.
Art Education students are qualified to pursue graduate-level work in both Art Education and Education programs.
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Art and Art History Minors
Students can also earn minors in Studio Art, Art History, and Arts Entrepreneurship. Set up a meeting with the advisor for the School of the Arts to see what makes sense for your degree.
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