Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

University of Illinois Chicago

This interdisciplinary program explores the social, conceptual, and aesthetic possibilities of art. Central to UIC's approach are studio courses with internationally renowned faculty that engage students in independent research and encourage the development of significant creative work. Studio courses focus on an array of media, including drawing, painting, photography, moving image, new media arts, performance, and sculpture. In addition to studio courses, students participate in seminars that interrogate the practice and theory of contemporary art. Studio Focus: Studio ArtsPhotographyMoving ImageNew Media Arts. The Art major is designed to offer an interdisciplinary experience that mirrors contemporary cross-media art practices. Art majors have the flexibility to choose to concentrate in one of four areas (New Media Arts, Moving Image, Photography, and Studio Arts) or steadily pursue coursework in all media throughout their four years. As part of the four-year program, Art majors are required to take 22 hours of General Education courses as well as 20 hours of Art History courses. Before graduating, each student will produce and document a final BFA thesis exhibition.

College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts