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Undergraduate Admissions

Studio Art (BFA)

College of Fine & Applied Arts

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What is Studio Art (BFA)?

This major focuses on the skills necessary to create artwork, think critically, and gain experience in a broad range of topics. The goal is to prepare students as innovative artists and as global citizens. You’ll navigate a dynamic curriculum that is responsive to current trends in art, culture, and creativity. You'll concentrate in one of eight areas: 

  • Fashion
  • Illustration
  • Interdisciplinary Practice
  • New Media
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture

The BFA experience culminates in two capstone courses from which you'll develop a thesis paper to create a narrative of your research and artistic projects. A finished portfolio of visual work will show your material and expressive abilities. 

Career Options

  • Gallery work
  • Museum work
  • Studio art
  • Art criticism
  • Community media advocacy

Post-Graduation Success1

86% employed or continuing education

45% employed after graduation

41% attending graduate school

Insufficient survey data is available for average starting annual income.

Sample employer destinations: The Walt Disney Company, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Urbana Middle School, Glenbard Township High School District 87, Esperanza Community Services, Urban Zen, Caravel Autism Health, Helena Wang View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign View All

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strong talent review (audition or portfolio)

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

4.2 years to degree

100% returned for second year

68% graduated within 4 years

85% graduated within 6 years

Annual Program Costs3

Tuition has not yet been determined for this program.

Undergraduate Admissions
901 West Illinois Street
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-0302
admissions@illinois.edu
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