The Bachelor of Fine Arts program is designed to give you a concentrated and focused education in graphic design or the visual arts (including ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture). You’ll gain a broad understanding of the visual arts and art history through a common 21-credit core, and complete an additional option in graphic design or 2D studio art or 3D studio art. Prerequisites must be met before courses are selected.
A portfolio is required for admission and transfer into the program. Portfolio guidelines are available on Admissions page or by contacting Department Chair Jason Swift.
Ceramic Option
Rich with opportunities in a wide range of directions for an artist, from traditional pottery and tile-making to sculpture, architectural wall reliefs or for commercial application.
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Graphic Design Option
Graphic design is one of today’s fastest-growing professions, and PSU offers one of the most comprehensive graphic design programs in the Northeast.
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Painting Option
The primary focus of the painting program is to prepare you to become a confident, self-reliant, independent artist.
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Printmaking Option
Go beyond traditional printmaking, and explore working digitally, spatially, and/or in an interdisciplinary approach.
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Sculpture Option
A dynamic program that focuses on the foundations of concept and technique, and emphasizes both traditional methods and new media to develop well-informed artists.
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