On-Campus w/Online Courses
Program Available
Bachelor's
Program Type
Total Credits
120
Affordability
Private School Education At State School Prices
Why Study Fine Art?
A fine arts degree provides students with a transformative education with a strong foundation in both studio practice and art history, developing their technical skills, fostering creative expression, and cultivating durable skills in concert with the liberal arts curriculum. With concentrations available in areas such as drawing, painting, ceramics, fibers, and photography, students can tailor their creative arts education to match their specific artistic interests. The Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art transformative approach is defined by blending hands-on studio work with a liberal arts education, preparing graduates for careers in the arts, museums, galleries, or other creative industries. Whether pursuing art professionally or for personal enrichment, students gain a holistic, individualized education rooted in the visual arts.
What You’ll Learn
- You will build a strong foundation in drawing by learning core concepts like shape, proportion, and form defined by light. Through hands-on practice, you’ll develop the skills needed to represent and describe subjects visually, which is essential for more advanced studio work.
- The fine arts degree emphasizes both two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, helping you understand visual composition in depth. The fine arts degree online program equips you to solve creative problems using elements like color, texture, and form, while learning the safe and effective use of art tools and materials.
- Through the study of global art history, you’ll gain insight into how different cultures and time periods shape visual expression. From prehistoric to contemporary times, you’ll explore art within its historical and cultural contexts, enhanced by gallery tours and lectures that show you how art contributes to our world.
- Students have the opportunity to explore specialized areas such as painting, photography, figure drawing, or digital design. Advanced studio courses, independent studies, and internships allow you to tailor your experience and refine your skills in a chosen medium as you prepare for your personal purpose.
- You will be able to customize your fine arts degree by choosing from subjects like ceramics, sculpture, and fibers, each offering hands-on experience with unique materials and techniques. This flexibility enables you to develop specialized skills in your chosen focus area while building your professional portfolio.
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Dr. Andrea K. Lee
Associate Professor of Art & Design and Director of Campanella Gallery
alee@park.edu
Tuition & Fees
Park University offers a transparent and student-focused approach to tuition and financial aid. Our tuition structure is designed to be competitive and manageable, and our financial aid counselors are available to guide you through every step of the process. From understanding your cost breakdown to exploring funding options, we ensure that financial planning is clear, personalized, and aligned with your educational journey.
Admission Requirements
Ready to take the next step in your education? Park University welcomes applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent who meet our undergraduate admission standards. Bachelor’s degrees require 120 credit hours, including coursework tailored to your major and core academic skills. To graduate, you’ll need to maintain a 2.0 GPA in your major and complete at least 30 credit hours at Park to meet the residency requirements, 15 of which must be earned in the major core. Whether you’re starting fresh or transferring in, we’re here to help you build a strong foundation for your future.
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Fine Art Career & Future Opportunities
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*General salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education and opportunities for employment that are outside of Park University’s Control. The labor market and average salary range can be explored further at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
FAQs: Fine Arts Degree, B.A.
Yes. Park’s BA in Fine Art program helps ensure students are career-ready by encouraging them to showcase their work through campus exhibitions, juried shows, and community partnerships. These transformative experiences help students build confidence, receive professional feedback, and develop a public-facing portfolio, an essential asset for those seeking careers in visual arts, illustration, and gallery curation.
A fine arts degree can lead to impactful careers in graphic design, illustration, art education, museum curation, or gallery management. Graduates also work as professional artists or creative directors, applying their visual and conceptual skills to create impact in industries like media, marketing, and entertainment.
A fine arts degree provides a holistic education that develops durable skills in visual storytelling, creative thinking, design principles, and techniques such as drawing, painting, and digital media creations. These skills translate into careers in the arts, education, marketing, and design, where creativity, communication, and problem-solving are highly valued and are essential for realizing impact.
Beyond traditional studio work, Park’s BA Fine Art degree curriculum and the expanded liberal education program yield durable skills in creative problem-solving and visual storytelling that are not easily overtaken by technology and are increasingly valued in fields like healthcare design, corporate branding, and nonprofit advocacy. Graduates of the degree in fine arts are equipped to make a real impact through artistic thinking in diverse roles, from UX design to community arts programming.
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