Art Major
This bachelor of arts degree is an innovative collection of courses which allows students to specialize in three different art concentrations. No matter what your career goal, we have a program to meet your needs.
Unique Features
- Three different emphases offered: studio art, art administration and graphic art
- Opportunities to publicly exhibit student work
- Internship opportunities
- Smaller classes give focused attention and greater creative freedom
- Top-tiered faculty
- Exposure to and opportunities for participation in local art events and activities
- Field trips to art museums--both locally and further afield
Our Graduates
There are a diverse number of art careers. Whether you're interested in working in an art gallery or museum, painting or sculpting for a living, or simply using art to enrich your life, art has a number of business and personal uses. Our primary goal is to help you reach yours!
Program Details
Students choose one of the following emphases:
Students may choose to do internships in art. Our program allows students to take up to three internship units which count toward their degree. While there are a variety of internship possibilities in the Fresno area, there are unlimited opportunities across the nation and around the world in art museums, art galleries, art organizations, artist studios and graphic arts businesses. Interning overseas is highly regarded by FPU as an opportunity for growth in global and cultural awareness.
Timeline
Traditional undergraduate programs are in a semester format. The fall semester begins at the end of August and the spring semester begins at the beginning of January. Application for admission will be accepted until July 31 or until enrollment is full for the fall semester and until December 5 for the spring semester. Applications received later than these dates will be considered, but acceptance and registration are not guaranteed. Admission notification is handled on a rolling basis.
Why Fresno
A fast-growing and culturally diverse city, Fresno serves as the business, financial, cultural and entertainment center of California's Central Valley. Because of our central location, students have easy access to the best of the rest of California including three national parks and the central coast. View more advantages to studying in Fresno.
Further Information
How much will it cost?
Tuition is competitively priced and financial aid is available. View details on tuition and fees.
How do I apply?
The application process is straightforward, and an admissions counselor is available to answer any questions you might have. View details on how to apply.
To discover more about the art program, please visit our art department page.
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