B.A. Studio Art

Bachelor's in Studio Art

Are you ready to pursue a career in the arts through education that includes making art, conceptual thinking, and learning entrepreneurial skills? If so, earning your BA in Studio Arts at Indiana Wesleyan University can be the next step toward your goal. With this studio art major, you can learn how to channel your creative passions into a successful career that aligns with biblical principles. Discover how IWU helps students achieve their professional goals in a flexible, faith-based learning environment.

Why Pursue My Bachelor’s in Studio Arts at IWU?

There are several benefits to pursuing your studio art major at IWU. In this creative and innovative program, you will learn from faculty with years of experience channeling their love for the arts into careers they love. Students learn from expert faculty who will become mentors in the faith, integrating classroom learning with biblical truths for a Christ-centered environment that encourages spiritual growth. Our facilities provide opportunities to discover a variety of talent pathways so you can graduate with a unique plan for creative impact in the world.

What Will I Learn in this BA in Studio Arts Program?

This studio arts major program is designed to help students prepare for careers as professional artists, as well as prepare for graduate-level programs in the arts. Students engage in projects that reflect their passions, while benefitting from a supportive community of faculty and graduates who are working artists. Course topics cover Western art history, illustration, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and more.

What Makes IWU Different?

Education Pioneer

IWU has provided education for more than 100 years.

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What You'll Study

Coursework for this BA in Studio Arts program covers how to:

Create professional goals that align with your artistic pursuits
Explore the spectrum of studio arts through faculty mentorship
Develop an understanding of Western art history and its relation to your artistic goals.
Apply your faith to your career as an artist

Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

ART-490,ART-491,ART-101,ART-111,ART-120,ART-123,ART-131,ART-133,ART-261,ART-262,ART-387

After Graduation

Potential Careers

Fine Artist (Painting, Sculptures, and Illustrators)
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Art Directors
Graphic Designers
Photographers
Camera Operators in Television, Video, and Motion Picture

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Completion Requirements

Completion of 124 semester hours; however, some majors may result in the student earning greater than 124 credit hours by graduation.
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Completion of the designated semester hours in the major area with a GPA of 2.25 or higher as required by the major. Additional requirements as prescribed by each department must also be met.
Completion of all general education requirements

6 Hours of Foreign Language

Foreign Language requirement - all students will be required to take 6 hours of a foreign language at the college level. The following exceptions and guidelines will be used to implement the 6-hour foreign language requirement:

Students for whom English is a second language will be exempt from the 6-hour foreign language requirement.
Students who have completed four years of a high school foreign language with no grade below a "C" will be exempt from the 6-hour foreign language requirement.
Students who pass a foreign language competency test at a level equivalent to four semesters of a single language (Intermediate 2) will be exempt from the 6-hour foreign language requirement.
Students who pass a foreign language competency test at a level equivalent to three semesters of a single language (Intermediate 1) will be exempt from 3 hours of the 6-hour foreign language requirement and will satisfy the other 3 hours by completing the Intermediate 2 course.
Students will be allowed to transfer college credit hours to satisfy the foreign language requirement.

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.