1
|
|
99.80 |
$$$$$ |
100% |
20 |
11:1 |
54% |
At Converse College, art and design students can study studio art, art education, interior design, and art history. There are also music and theater programs available. At the undergraduate level, the school is a women’s college; graduate programs are co-ed. Curriculum combines the arts with professional management skills, helping students to work towards a career as they explore their passion. Professors encourage communication, creativity, and scholarship. Students have access to college services including a wellness center and career planning resources. The school also hosts guest artists whose work is displayed in an on-campus gallery, and who participate in question and answer sessions with students during “gallery talks” events.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
2
|
|
99.77 |
$$$$$ |
66% |
26 |
9:1 |
65% |
With 19 undergraduate programs, nine graduate programs, and additional certificate and post-baccalaureate programs, Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a wide selection of programs for aspiring art students. Areas of study range from animation to fashion design, with teaching programs available at the master’s level. Students can also study architecture at the undergraduate or master’s level. Participants in different program areas are encouraged to work together through the school’s new MassArt Design and Media Center, fostering multidisciplinary collaborations. Community engagement is another important element of MassArt’s programs, and curriculum includes projects outside of the classroom at local schools, hospitals, and community organizations.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
3
|
|
98.88 |
$$$$$ |
55% |
10 |
2:1 |
100% |
Curtis Institute of Music is a small, tuition-free school for musicians that focuses its curriculum on “learning by doing.” Students perform frequently as part of their studies in over 200 concerts given by the school each year. Learners also perform internationally with school touring groups. In addition to its more selective traditional courses, the school offers online and summer music courses for a wider body of students. Classes and performances take place in historic mansions, and about half of the student body lives in the school’s residence hall. Student activities include a traditional midweek tea every Wednesday afternoon, which brings together students and faculty for a casual gathering.
|
Additional Benefits: |
No |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
4
|
|
98.54 |
$$$$$ |
99% |
37 |
8:1 |
57% |
Students at The University of the Arts study fine arts, graphic and industrial design, film, dance, and music, with a choice of 41 undergraduate and graduate programs. Numerous minors are available, allowing students to follow additional artistic pursuits or combine their creative learning with business or technology studies to market themselves for a specific career path after graduation. Undergraduate students can also choose to minor in art therapy as preparation for entry into an art therapy master’s degree program. The school is located in downtown Philadelphia, giving its students easy access to renowned theaters, art galleries, and museums.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
5
|
|
98.44 |
$$$$$ |
94% |
15 |
8:1 |
33% |
Villa Maria College offers a fine arts associate’s degree program that prepares students to work in a variety of entry level positions, including display worker, illustrator, photographer, and set designer. Curriculum guides students to gain experience with numerous materials and methods in studio courses. The school provides its art students with three studios for drawing and painting; printmaking facilities with photo exposure units and a screen printing press; and a family art gallery where students can share their work and see collections from peers, faculty, and local artists. In addition to arts courses, students take two English composition courses, a math course, and several liberal arts electives.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
6
|
|
98.20 |
$$$$$ |
100% |
14 |
11:1 |
53% |
At Viterbo University, students majoring in art choose a concentration in their specific area of interest, with options including design, sculpture, interdisciplinary media, and pre-art therapy. In addition to the traditional bachelor of arts program, the school offers a bachelor of fine arts honors program designed for those who plan to pursue a masters of fine arts after graduation. Students are admitted to the BFA art program after a portfolio review in their sophomore year. The four-year curriculum includes electives where students can experiment with new mediums, as well as general education requirements. Student, faculty, and visiting artists’ works are displayed in an on-campus gallery that is open to the public.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
7
|
|
98.15 |
$$$$$ |
98% |
15 |
9:1 |
59% |
Andrews University’s art department has programs in art, design, photography, and documentary film. Students have the opportunity to participate in study tours, where fine art students and faculty travel to international locations to visit museums and study art history. The university provides its students with imaging services, including mounting, rental of film and video equipment, and art and photography supplies. The school has a Christian foundation and faculty serve as mentors both in art and academic skills, as well as in their religious spirit. Graduates of the school’s art department find careers as illustrators, teachers, studio artists, gallery owners, and missionaries.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
8
|
|
98.09 |
$$$$$ |
98% |
22 |
11:1 |
41% |
Aspiring artists at Jacksonville University study dance, music, theater, and visual arts at the undergraduate level. The school also offers choreography and visual arts at the graduate level, with low-residency programs that include summer intensive sessions, distance courses, and mentor relationships. Prospective students apply with auditions and portfolio reviews conducted in January, February, and March. Students in the dance program participate in two main-stage dance concerts and several other performances throughout the year. Theater students gain skills on and off stage, with training in acting, production, stage lighting, and management. The school’s music program offer tracks in music performance or composition, music education, and music business.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
9
|
|
98.08 |
$$$$$ |
98% |
15 |
11:1 |
45% |
Art and design programs at Brenau University offer coursework in fashion design, fashion merchandising, and studio art. A portfolio review is not required for entry, but students are encouraged to submit one if they are interested in a scholarship. Programs include required general education courses in various academic subjects, giving students some flexibility in their career options after graduation. Although transfer students are accepted, the school does not recommend that students plan to take all art courses within two years after transferring. Art courses require extensive time in the studio, and should be spread out over the course of the degree program.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
10
|
|
98.06 |
$$$$$ |
100% |
17 |
5:1 |
67% |
Arts programs at Marlboro College include visual arts, dance, painting, film and video studies, music, and theater, among others. Curriculum includes the formal vocabulary of the chosen medium so that students can critique their work and discuss the work of their peers. Many of the arts programs allow students to combine their studies with another field, such as biology, history, or politics, for a cross-disciplinary degree program. Students benefit from several services provided by the school, including a health center and career development assistance. Marlboro College is also committed to sustainability, with a greenhouse and farm on campus.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
11
|
|
98.05 |
$$$$$ |
76% |
56 |
14:1 |
66% |
Temple University’s Tyler School of Art offers a wide variety of majors, including programs in less common fields like glass, horticulture, and fibers. Students can also study planning and community development, which focuses on developing designs and policies to solve the problems within communities. Students can study abroad during the academic year or over the summer, gaining insight into different cultures and philosophies that can inspire artists. Study abroad programs are in place in Rome, Japan, and Scotland. The school also has exchange programs within the United States for students majoring in ceramics/glass and painting, drawing, and sculpture.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
12
|
|
98.04 |
$$$$$ |
79% |
20 |
16:1 |
48% |
At Buffalo State, students can earn a bachelor of arts or fine arts. Minors are also available, giving students in other degree programs the opportunity to explore their creative side over the course of their degree program. The school is located in Buffalo’s museum district, giving students easy access to cultural venues both on and off campus. The fine arts program also hosts a study aboard program to Siena, Italy, where students take courses in architecture, ceramics and painting, and Italian language. The school’s visual arts board brings guest artists and lecturers to the campus, and takes students on trips to galleries and other art venues.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
13
|
|
98.00 |
$$$$$ |
78% |
16 |
13:1 |
51% |
SUNY Potsdam offers students numerous programs in the arts, including three-year bachelor’s degree options in studio art and theater. The school also has newly developed programs in graphic design and media arts. Many students pursue internships during their studies, and the school offers an internship search engine. Graduates pursue many career paths, from museum curation and gallery ownership to photojournalism and interior design. Potsdam also has a student art association that brings together art majors for trips to galleries, student art shows, watching art films, and keeping students informed of art activities within the community.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
14
|
|
97.98 |
$$$$$ |
94% |
25 |
13:1 |
64% |
Faculty at Webster University’s department of fine arts believe that students must contribute intensive work, study, and involvement in art in order to be prepared for professional art training and career goals. Curriculum centers on the concept that all art is connected through fundamental concepts, yet there can be infinite variation. Students are encouraged to use art, theater, dance, and music to evoke emotion and contribute to the understanding of the human condition. The programs also provide for learning opportunities through concerts, exhibits, and professional productions. Webster’s conservatory for theater students is integrated with professional theater companies, with two companies located on campus.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
15
|
|
97.98 |
$$$$$ |
100% |
22 |
13:1 |
53% |
Aquinas College offers art, music, theater, and English programs through its school of fine arts. Classes are small, allowing students to receive individual attention and mentoring from faculty. Campus art studios are open 24/7, and studio faculty members have active studios and successful national or international exhibition records. In the music program, students participate in internships with local organizations like opera companies, music schools, and symphonies. There are also student ensembles that perform new pieces of music each semester in collaboration with up and coming composers. Theater students choose a concentration in performance or technical studies, and participate in contemporary plays, musicals, and adaptations.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
16
|
|
97.97 |
$$$$$ |
47% |
39 |
12:1 |
91% |
At the University of Michigan, art and design programs guide students to use their creativity to drive social change and innovation. Students are encouraged to collaborate with one another, forming a network of colleagues that will serve as life-long connections after graduation. At the undergraduate level, students spend their first year on foundation skills including critical thinking and research methods. As the program progresses, learners have more flexibility to choose the courses tailored to their creative interests. Additionally, all undergraduate students in the art and design school study abroad for three weeks to one year.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
17
|
|
97.97 |
$$$$$ |
96% |
25 |
10:1 |
37% |
The Conservatory at Shenandoah University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music, theater, dance, and arts management. Students can choose church music, jazz studies, theater design and production, or other paths to work toward their career goals. The school hosts over 30 performing ensembles and puts on more than 300 performances each year. Admission requires an audition or portfolio review, as well as an interview process. Typically students must audition on campus, but those who live more than 250 miles from the school may follow an online audition process. Faculty members have notable achievements in their fields, including Grammy Award winning conductors and Metropolitan Opera singers.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
18
|
|
97.96 |
$$$$$ |
44% |
40 |
18:1 |
77% |
Brigham Young University – Provo offers art, dance, design, music, and theater and media arts studies for students interested in pursuing a degree in the arts. Popular areas of study include animation, music dance theater, and performing arts management. The school offers academic advisors to assist students in choosing a major early in their college career and charting their class schedule to plan for an on-time graduation, as well as supporting students’ success throughout their studies. Other student resources include a career placement center and a student association, which serves as the intermediary between students and school administration.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
19
|
|
97.93 |
$$$$$ |
99% |
12 |
11:1 |
55% |
Students at Carson-Newman University can pursue an art or photography degree at the bachelor’s level. Both programs combine traditional fine art foundations with an academic four-year liberal arts program. The school also offers emphasizes in graphic design, painting and drawing, and art education. The university’s religious foundation has an impact on its curriculum, where Christian faith is integrated with course content. Students seek to produce art and design that is spiritually meaningful while communicating its intended message and being visually pleasing. Teachers also guide students to examine proper ethical and moral standards for visual artists.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
20
|
|
97.90 |
$$$$$ |
61% |
22 |
13:1 |
71% |
Aspiring artists studying at the University at Buffalo can focus on art and design, art history, or visual studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Curriculum combines developing creative skills with academic knowledge in critical theory and aesthetics to create thoughtful artists who can communicate their unique visions. Graduate students in the art department are eligible for an exchange program with Beijing, where students embark on cross-cultural art collaborations with Tsinghua University. Graduates of the school’s art programs find employment at art galleries, museums, and design and advertising firms, as well as colleges and universities.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
21
|
|
97.90 |
$$$$$ |
67% |
38 |
13:1 |
41% |
Fine and performing arts students at Columbia College – Chicago enter one of 50 programs to study their craft. The school’s creative art therapies program provides a path to a practical and professional career choice that uses the student’s artistry and creativity. The business and entrepreneurship program is also part of the fine arts department, with curriculum that guides students on becoming managers, agents, and business partners for artists, performers, and athletes. Outside of classes, students participate in public dance performances, student music ensembles, a photography auction, and student-directed theater productions to practice their skills and share their abilities with their peers and the greater community.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
22
|
|
97.80 |
$$$$$ |
94% |
20 |
13:1 |
41% |
Lindenwood University’s fine and performing arts department is staffed by accomplished faculty who help students turn their craft into a professional career. Programs are values-centered, with an emphasis on educating students who are responsible citizens and who hold themselves to high academic, artistic, and ethical standards. Performing arts students study dance, music, or theater, with a foundation of a liberal arts curriculum. Those interested in visual arts choose a specialization in art history, fashion or graphic design, art conservation, art therapy, or studio arts. The school also offers many of these programs as minors for those who are majoring in another area but still wish to explore their creative talents.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
23
|
|
97.77 |
$$$$$ |
99% |
11 |
11:1 |
39% |
At Louisiana College, students can study music, art, or theater in the school’s department of fine arts and media. The campus provides computer graphics labs, a darkroom for photography, a woodworking shop, and art studios, as well as a gallery that displays professional exhibitions and student work. Students from other departments can pursue a minor in art areas as well, including web design and graphic design. The school’s curriculum is rooted in its religious foundation, with faculty guiding students in their spiritual growth and promoting a Christian worldview through their craft. Students can access numerous support resources from the college, including counseling, educational support services, and career services.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
24
|
|
97.76 |
$$$$$ |
100% |
16 |
13:1 |
51% |
Palm Beach Atlantic University has 12 majors and five minors in its school of music and fine arts. The school provides a Christ-centered education with programs that reflect these beliefs; for example, the popular music major includes industry and worship leadership tracks. The school hosts international festivals on campus and provides opportunities for students to participate in vocal, choral, and instrumental groups. Faculty are experienced and accomplished in their fields, with a dancer from the American Ballet Theater, a Metropolitan Opera leading lady, and an artist with a permanent collection at the South Carolina State Museum of Art.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
25
|
|
97.76 |
$$$$$ |
78% |
15 |
17:1 |
56% |
The University of Idaho allows art students to choose an area of creative engagement within their art program, with graphic design, digital imaging, and printmaking among the options available. Curriculum guides students to become visual thinkers who use creative problem solving to benefit their community and the world. Learning is guided by creative discovery and collaboration with peers, partnered with practical experience. Students are also encouraged to gain interdisciplinary knowledge to merge their artistic pursuits with other academic areas. The school’s virtual technology and design program blends art with technology for studies in gaming and entertainment design, and simulation and visualization.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
26
|
|
97.75 |
$$$$$ |
77% |
55 |
5:1 |
91% |
Juilliard is renowned for its programs in the arts, with dance, drama, and music studies offered through a variety of programs. Majors include specific instruments such as piano or guitar, acting, play-writing, and dance. Aspiring leaders can also study orchestral conducting. Students must take a full-time course load for degree programs, although the school also offers non-credit and credit courses in the evening for the general public. There are numerous extracurricular activities available for students, including community service clubs and groups that play non-classical music. First year students are required to live on campus in residence halls.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
27
|
|
97.73 |
$$$$$ |
92% |
22 |
11:1 |
42% |
Art students at Roosevelt University can study theater or music at the school’s conservatories. Music students gain technical expertise through studio lessons, recitals, and chamber music, and have the opportunity to participate in internships with renowned music companies. They also have access to significant musical venues through the school’s location in Chicago, such as the Chicago Symphony and the Jazz Showcase. In the theater conservatory, students choose from acting and musical theater concentrations. The program guarantees students credit for onstage performances every semester, and offers a low student-teacher ratio. Learners interested in visual arts as well can minor in fine art.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
28
|
|
97.70 |
$$$$$ |
97% |
25 |
10:1 |
52% |
University of Hartford offers several programs in the arts for its students, including graphic design, art and art history, dance, theater, and a wide variety of music programs. In the music education program, students begin working in local music program during their first year, and continue field work until they are student teachers in their senior year. The dance program has a teaching track as well, ballet pedagogy, where students learn pedagogical structure and theory to coach dancers of all levels. Theater students choose from actor training or music theater tracks, though all take the same first year foundational courses before beginning specializations in their sophomore year.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
29
|
|
97.69 |
$$$$$ |
66% |
29 |
18:1 |
49% |
Art students at Northern Arizona University begin their studies with core classes in drawing, design, and color. They then begin a specialized major, with areas of focus ranging from interior design to art education. Students learn methods for working with different media and subject matters, build technical skills, and develop their understanding of color theory and composition. Printmaking students hone their abilities in silk-screen and lithography, while sculpture students learn carving, welding, and woodworking. Beyond the visual arts, NAU also has programs in music and theater, as well as a minor in arts and cultural management.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
30
|
|
97.69 |
$$$$$ |
75% |
23 |
14:1 |
44% |
At the University of Missouri – Kansas City, students in the art and art history department benefit from a curriculum that stresses interactive learning experiences and engagement with the community. Class sizes are small, and professors serve as mentors for students’ academic growth and career planning. In addition to creative skills, the programs stress critical thinking and verbal communication skills, and a refined sense of professionalism. At the school’s conservatory, dance and music programs provide areas of study that run the gamut from music theory to keyboard studies. Dance students are permitted two weeks leave per semester for professional dance opportunities.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
31
|
|
97.62 |
$$$$$ |
82% |
15 |
11:1 |
36% |
At Madonna University, programs in the art department focus on career preparation. Professors form supportive relationships with peers to foster their development and support their growth as artists. In each art program, students must show growth over the course of their studies in their chosen medium, with a portfolio and exhibit to demonstrate this progress. In addition to courses in art history, graphic design, and studio art, the school has workshops in Chinese and Japanese art and gardens, American and Detroit architecture, and American sculpture. Musicians can focus their studies in vocal or piano performance, music education, or music management.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
32
|
|
97.62 |
$$$$$ |
59% |
29 |
16:1 |
70% |
Art students at the University of Iowa learn in a multidisciplinary environment that encourages students to interact with faculty, each other, and peers across other departments and fields of study. Fine art students choose a discipline, division, or studio area, with options including 3D design, intermedia and video art, and photography. Music students can study performance or teaching, as well as music theory and music therapy. Common course requirements include conducting, group piano, and music history. Aspiring actors join the theater program, which focuses on acting, directing, design, playwriting, and technical theater. Minors in art, music, and theater are available as well.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
33
|
|
97.61 |
$$$$$ |
75% |
17 |
15:1 |
64% |
SUNY Fredonia’s visual arts and new media department offers students bachelor’s degree in nine areas of study. Curriculum includes theoretical and historical studies combined with studio practice, fostering the creative and practical skills of the artists. Students are prompted to consider the cultural, philosophical, and historical influences that affect art, and how to develop their art to convey societal and individual messages. In Fredonia’s music department, students are guided to become musicians who are leaders in performance, music education, and sound recording, among other areas. Theater and dance students at the school hone their craft while learning to work collaboratively for a seamless production.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
34
|
|
97.52 |
$$$$$ |
100% |
9 |
8:1 |
53% |
The Art Academy of Cincinnati is a small school of about 200 students that offers individualized attention and a supportive environment for learners. Programs range from design to sculpture, with minors available in film, art history, and creative writing. Students have the option to participate in an internship during their junior year, studying with an individual artist or designer, or working at a large firm. Students interested in pursuing a career as an art teacher can participate in AAC’s dual degree program with the Vermont College of Fine Arts, a summer residency program that accelerates the route to teacher certification.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
35
|
|
97.50 |
$$$$$ |
97% |
14 |
12:1 |
56% |
Coker College’s art students are encouraged to collaborate with one another for support, critique, and inspiration. Students have access to studios 24 hours a day, and receive one-on-one guidance and mentoring from professors. Courses are discussion-based, with a round-table teaching style that helps students learn to communicate and defend their opinions. The programs end with a capstone project or senior show that illustrates the skills and knowledge gained over the course of the degree. Dance students have many opportunities for learning and growth outside the classroom, including conferences, visits from guest artists, and international performances.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
36
|
|
97.50 |
$$$$$ |
67% |
11 |
15:1 |
48% |
Students at BYU Hawaii interested in the arts can study visual arts, music, and theater. The music department prides itself on its family-like atmosphere, with students receiving personal attention and mentoring from faculty starting in their freshman year. Students seeking a music degree first take a studio course on a provisional basis, and then apply for the music program of their choice based on their performance in the first semester. Art students study technical skills and learn to develop gallery exhibitions in the painting and sculpture programs, while graphic design students practice digital imaging for web design, branding, and publication.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
37
|
|
97.49 |
$$$$$ |
94% |
16 |
9:1 |
60% |
The Cleveland Institute of Art gives students a choice of 15 majors related to the arts. The school’s biomedical art program offers a rare combination of art, science, and technology that prepares students to find a career creating visual education materials on science and medicine. Another career-focused program centers on industrial design, where learners study design combined with manufacturing, sustainability, and business practices. All programs combine foundation studies with experiential learning and faculty mentorship. The school has over 200 external partnerships through which students can complete internships to gain real-world knowledge in their field.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
38
|
|
97.49 |
$$$$$ |
5% |
12 |
11:1 |
46% |
Students at CUNY Hunter College’s fine art school study three elements of art: history, theory, and practice. Curriculum follows a holistic approach where students learn about technical skills as well as practical ones, such as curating an exhibition. Set in New York City, the school offers access to numerous museums and galleries that contribute to students’ educational experience. Dancers at Hunter can refine their skills and plan for a career as a performer, choreographer, or producer, or they can join the dance education program to become a teacher. Hunter’s theater program curriculum includes playwriting, directing, and acting, and students contribute to theater productions as part of their graduation requirements.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
39
|
|
97.48 |
$$$$$ |
47% |
15 |
12:1 |
70% |
Art and design programs at Purdue University give students access to four computer laboratories, numerous libraries with art and design books and journals, and an on-campus art gallery. Faculty members are accomplished, practicing artists in their fields, and they lead numerous field trips to galleries and conferences throughout the school year. Students also have an opportunity to gain relevant experience in the arts through on-campus employment as gallery assistants, photography lab monitors, and slide library or shop assistants. Outside of their courses, students can join Purdue’s arts-related special interest clubs, such as Textile Art at Purdue and the student chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
40
|
|
97.44 |
$$$$$ |
99% |
43 |
10:1 |
71% |
The Maryland Institute College of Art has degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as post baccalaureate certificates and individual courses, that guide students in becoming working artists, designers, and teachers. Curriculum guides learners in professional development, arming them with skills that will aid their careers and assist them in finding an appropriate work/life balance after graduation. Students can also pursue international and off-campus study with a semester abroad or a travel intensive. The school provides a career development center for its students that provides counseling, weekly workshops and programs, graduate school advising, and alumni services.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
41
|
|
97.44 |
$$$$$ |
88% |
21 |
11:1 |
56% |
Oklahoma City University’s Art Department is recognized as an outstanding program that focuses on art fundamentals: mastery of drawing skills and the elements and principles of design. Students graduate with an understanding of art theory, and contemporary issues that are all necessary in the creation of contemporary art. All classes are taught by professors and students can choose to focus on a specific area of study within their discipline. Class sizes are small, allowing for one on one time with professors and taught in the Norick Art Center, a 29,000 square-foot facility. An active art club sponsors two student art shows each year.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
42
|
|
97.44 |
$$$$$ |
90% |
16 |
12:1 |
47% |
Students at Hardin-Simmons University participate in a visual arts curriculum within a Christian learning environment. The curriculum focuses on historical context, contemporary issues and imaging technology combined with theory and practice. In addition to the art curriculum, students are taught to be creative problem-solvers and learn up-to-date imaging technology while being given a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Faculty are regionally and nationally recognized and their teaching style aims to offer a balanced program of teaching, artistic execution and promotion of the arts. Students are prepared for jobs in the visual arts market and exhibition circuit.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
43
|
|
97.42 |
$$$$$ |
99% |
16 |
15:1 |
62% |
Mississippi College is a Christian college that focuses on spiritual development and support. The Department of Art offers programs that lead to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in art and allows students to explore the creation of art in a creative environment that exercises Christian values. The degree programs focus on the exploration and development of traditional and contemporary skills in visual design and communication. Students may choose a Bachelor of Arts in studio, graphic design, interior design, and art education. Graduate degrees require a focus or emphasis in one studio area.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
44
|
|
97.42 |
$$$$$ |
100% |
11 |
10:1 |
34% |
Bethany College’s art department offers a variety of programs that range from traditional studio art to art therapy and web and print design. Faculty are professional artists who help students build portfolios for future employment. The department offers several majors and new facilities that include two art galleries where students can create and display their own work. Dedicated art faculty guide students as they work in fully furnished studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, which includes a fully equipped metal casting facility, a digital arts computer lab that provides access to design media software, and a wide format photo printer. Graduates go on to work as artists, graphic designers, print makers, photographers, therapists, educators, business leaders, gallery owners and film makers.
|
Additional Benefits: |
No |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
45
|
|
97.40 |
$$$$$ |
59% |
21 |
16:1 |
66% |
The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Art offers students a wide variety of artistic media, but is small enough to still offer one on one experiences with faculty. Art students at UNI begin taking courses in their major during the very first semester. Freshman courses are designed to introduce fundamental skills in visualization, analysis and production that prepare students for more specialized study in upper-level courses. 16 full-time faculty are successful artists, designers, and scholars with national and international accolades. In addition to faculty, the department hosts 30 visiting professionals in all areas of art and design. These professionals offer lectures, workshops and critiques.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
46
|
|
97.38 |
$$$$$ |
28% |
28 |
15:1 |
59% |
For students who aspire to become a working artist in either graphic design, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, or sculpture, or want to immerse themselves in the visual arts, the School of Art+Design in the School of the Arts at Purchase College offers one of the preeminent undergraduate programs in the country. The School of Art+Design is competitive, and work in the studios and classrooms is rigorous. Being close to New York City gives students access to world-class artists and venues that attract some of the finest exhibiting artists and educators in the world. Students attend classes in the Visual Arts Building, one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Northeast.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
47
|
|
97.38 |
$$$$$ |
40% |
20 |
20:1 |
32% |
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Department of Art aims to provide transformative educational experiences that promote artistic vision by offering programs that help students learn the skills and acquire the knowledge for professional careers and leadership in Art Education, Art History and Studio Arts. As a UCO Art major, students will strengthen their skills in visual and conceptual components of art, create a portfolio to gain greater insight into art theory and technique, and hone problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Students can choose a focus in ceramics, jewelry/metalsmithing, sculpture, painting, photography, or drawing. Alumni of this program go on to prestigious graduate programs and have become art educators, historians, and professional studio artists.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Read More
Read Less
|
48
|
|
97.34 |
$$$$$ |
95% |
48 |
10:1 |
65% |
As part of Parsons’ School of Art, Media, and Technology (AMT), The New School exposes art students to a range of studio practices, ideas, communities, and global dynamics related to contemporary art. Students develop the skills and artistic strategies to translate concepts into expression through composition, color, form, space, and performance. This program guides students in discovering their creative voice, familiarizing them with traditional techniques of painting, drawing, and sculpture as well as innovative interdisciplinary methods in media involving public engagement, video, animation, photography, and digital imaging. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded upon completion of 120 credits and students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
49
|
|
97.34 |
$$$$$ |
88% |
16 |
11:1 |
40% |
Art History students at Marymount Manhattan College develop a strong, fundamental understanding of the history of art. Students take classes in a wide range of fields, including ancient and classical to medieval art, renaissance and baroque, eighteenth-century to modern art, contemporary art, non-western and indigenous art, and the theory and practice of art. Studio art classes help train students’ interpretive skills and offer insight into the technical methods of the artist. Internships are an important part of the Marymount curriculum and give students firsthand experience as museum educators, art dealers, auction gallery specialists, curators and museum publicists.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|
50
|
|
97.33 |
$$$$$ |
68% |
38 |
18:1 |
63% |
The College of Fine Arts at Ohio University offers programs in art + design, dance, film, interdisciplinary arts, music and theatre. The school prides itself on being innovative and providing a challenging and supportive learning environment. A vibrant community has formed around the school that includes artists, art educators, actors, designers, dancers, musicians, playwrights and scholars. Faculty have performed and designed in the world’s biggest venues, exhibited at prestigious museums and galleries, published creative and scholarly research and served as leaders with international arts organizations. Students are given the opportunity to share their talents with the community through hundreds of performances, productions, lectures and exhibitions throughout the year.
|
Additional Benefits: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read More
Read Less
|