Visual Arts

LevelUndergraduate

DegreeB.A.

CollegeVisual and Performing Arts

Location

Bachelor of Arts in Art

Do you envision a future where your passion for the arts takes center stage? At Alabama State University, you can turn that vision into reality by pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Graphic Design or Fine Arts or a General Art degree.

At ASU, you’ll immerse yourself in creativity with access to the Tullibody Fine Arts Center, equipped with two new advanced art computer labs and full Adobe suite access, along with studios for painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking, and lecture hall for arts education and art history courses. Your education will be enriched by courses in digital photography, filmmaking, digital art, web design, sequential art, figure drawing, printmaking, mixed media, and arts education.

Expand your artistic horizons through art events, workshops, and hands-on experiences. Engage with visiting artists, attend lectures, and showcase your work at the Callie Warren and Arthur Britt Fine Art Galleries. At ASU, you will gain the skills and experiences necessary to begin your journey to becoming a thriving contemporary artist or designer.

ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF ART AND DESIGN (NASAD).

Why Earn a Degree in Art at Alabama State University?

We’ve designed an art degree program that lets you tailor your educational experience to align with your professional goals. If you’re interested in the digital side of arts, you can concentrate in Graphic Design and combine traditional art and computer design courses. Are you more interested in two- and three-dimensional art forms such as painting, sculpture and photography? We offer a concentration in Fine Arts so you can master the fundamentals of traditional arts. Be prepared for a huge variety of jobs with an art degree from ASU. A traditional Art B.A. “generalist degree” is also an option for people wishing to have a minor (or two) in other areas such as Business or Communication.

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Explore Art Degree Courses at ASU

As you earn your bachelor’s degree in art at Alabama State University, you’ll take courses exploring the practice and history of art. You’ll not only improve your artistic skills, but also gain a larger understanding and appreciation for art as an integral part of our diverse global society. In addition to art studio classes where you’ll practice your craft, some of the most popular courses you’ll take as you earn your degree in art at ASU include:

2D and 3D Design
Graphic Design & Typography
Digital Photography & Basic Filmmaking
Ceramics & Sculpture
History of African American Art

Bachelor’s Degree in Art – Fine Arts Major Curriculum Bachelor’s Degree in Art – Graphic Design Major Curriculum

What Can You Do With an Art Degree?

ASU’s Department of Visual Arts offers more than just an education – it’s a gateway to a vibrant community of artists and creative professionals. Here, you'll develop a portfolio that stands out to employers and gain the skills needed for a variety of art-related careers or professions in which an understanding of art, design, aesthetics, creative-problem solving, and critical thinking is important. Whether you dream of becoming an independent artist or pursuing advanced studies, our program prepares you for success to enter into roles such as:

Graphic designer
Brand manager
Business owner
Gallery/museum coordinator or gallerist
Marketing coordinator
Photographer
Teaching artist
Video editor
Production Artist

Experience the support and inspiration of a creative community at Alabama State University. Your artistic journey starts here!

Why You Should Choose ASU for Your Bachelor’s Degree in Art

Thanks to our caring and experienced faculty, thriving visual arts community and focus on experiential learning, you’ll have the expertise and resources to excel in a broad range of jobs with an art degree from Alabama State University. Your bachelor’s degree in art from ASU will deliver more benefits than just higher education. Here’s more:

Hands-on experience in your field.

Gain real-world experience marketing yourself by presenting your work at departmental exhibitions and at local community art shows and festivals. The skills you master here will help you find many exciting jobs with an art degree.

Experienced, student-centered faculty.

We offer exceptionally small class sizes, which means you’ll have many opportunities to work closely with award-winning faculty mentors who bring their years of experience into their classroom to help you answer that question, “what can you do with an art degree?”

Close-knit visual arts degree community.

As you earn your degree in art at ASU, you’ll create lasting personal and professional relationships with fellow art majors, both in class and in our student-run Art Club.

Program Callouts

8:1

The student-to-faculty ratio in our visual arts degree program

75+

The visual arts degree has existed for over 75 years

3

We offer three unique visual arts degree concentrations

What Our Art Degree Alumni Say

“I would advise any student to pursue their passions, as that could be the determining factor between failure and success.”

Jayla Poe
’23, Art - Fine Arts Concentration

“Being at Alabama State was great because I found other artists that were just like me and I didn’t feel like I was the only one anymore. My experience was a great one and the Art department was very welcoming and supportive.”

Taylor Richardson
’23, Art - Graphic Design Concentration

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Department of Visual Arts

Here in the Department of Visual Arts, we aim to provide a high-quality educational and artistic experience that prepares our art degree students to think critically and appreciate art in all its forms. Still wondering, “what can you do with an art degree?” Reach out for more information about the opportunities students have to find satisfying jobs with an art degree from Alabama State University.

mknight@alasu.edu 334-604-8490 915 S. Jackson Street, Montgomery AL 36104