With 5,000 plus students, the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the USA. The Bachelor of Arts program in art with a concentration in art studies offers students a comprehensive education with a focus on individual creativity. This program features a flexible curriculum that allows students to tailor their studies to their specific artistic aspirations. Through courses in art history and contemporary arts practices, students explore a variety of disciplines, create original works of art, and develop skills that not only support a creative lifestyle but also enhance their academic and professional pursuits. The program is supported by distinguished faculty members with expertise across an array of processes, including animation, drawing, textiles, illustration, printmaking, painting, photography, floral arts and sculpture. Students gain both conceptual and material knowledge, and gain the practical experience of developing a distinctive body of work.
3.0 GPA or equivalent. Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 9–11 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10–12 grade coursework.) Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.