With an art BFA degree, you’ll develop your artistic skills and prepare for a career in the arts.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
Art (BA)
BA
On-Campus
Main Campus
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
Study the arts in a major where you'll work closely with boldly supportive faculty to build your portfolio.
An art degree prepares you for advanced study or careers in a variety of professions like fine arts entrepreneurship, marketing, fashion merchandising, or psychology.
Learn by Leading
As an art major at SEMO, you’ll gain incredible real-world learning experience through juried exhibitions and the capstone course, Professional Practice in Visual Art.
- Work closely with faculty to prepare for a formal portfolio evaluation required for all art majors.
- Learn the history of the discipline of art.
- Work side by side with expert faculty artists in multiple disciplines.
- Create works of art in modern studios equipped with traditional and progressive technology.
What Can You Do with a B.A. in Art?
Turn your passion for art into powerful creative skills the world needs. With a B.A. in art, your career options are wide open. Work as a designer or illustrator, or as a teacher, or use it as a springboard into other areas like art therapy or UX design. You'll develop skills in visual thinking, problem-solving, and communication, making you valuable to businesses, non-profits, schools, galleries, or even your own freelance business. You'll graduate with a flexible, creative toolkit you can use in a lot of careers or reinvent as you grow.
Internship Opportunities of Recent Graduates
Marketing Assistant at Analgesics Management Systems Graphics Manager - Office of the Vice Chancellor at UC Irvine Cris p Museum - Arts Council of Southeast MO
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Annie Laurie’s
Programmer – KRCU Horizon Screenprinting - Vitronic Promotional Group
- Freelance Artist
- Schnucks
- Rust Media/Concord Printing
- Family Support Division
Graduate Schools of Recent Graduates
- Fort Hays State University
- Kansas State University
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Outcomes & Careers
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$128k
Art Director
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an art director is $128,100.
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$76k
Fine Artist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a craft and fine artist is $76,450.
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$110k
Special Effects Artist or Animator
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a special effects artist or animator is $110,110.
Turn Ambition into Action
As an art major, develop your artistic skills in several foundational areas and learn the history of the discipline of art. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. A minor is required.
48 Hour Major – no minor required
Required Courses:
- AH110 Art History Survey I (3)
- AH210 Art History Survey II (3)
- AR100 Drawing I (3)
- AR104 2D Design (3)
- AR106 3D Design (3)
- AR323 Introduction to Photography and New Media (3)
Choose 6 hours from:
- AR180 Digital Literacy for Art + Design (3)
- AR201 Color Composition (3)
- AR202 Drawing II (3)
- AR284 Photography Fundamentals (3)
Choose 6 hours from:
- AR302 Relief and Mixed Media Printmaking (3)
- AR314 Drawing III (3)
- AR325 Painting (3)
- AR330 Paper, Book, and Fibers (3)
Choose 6 hours from:
- AR332 Sculpture I (3)
- AR342 Ceramics I (3)
- DS104 Exploring Interior Design (3)
Choose 3 hours from:
- AR319 Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
- AR327 Web Design (3)
Choose 3 hours from:
- AC201 Account Basics for Non-Business Majors (3)
- AR318 Art and Design Internship (3)
- AR399 Professional Practice in Visual Art (3)
- DA100 Dance Appreciation (3)
- DS104 Exploring Interior Design (3)
- DS111 Technical Drafting for Interior Designers (3)
- DS205 History of Interiors I (3)
- DS206 History of Interiors II (3)
- DS207 Interior Systems (3)
- DS332 Materials for Interior Environments (3)
- MC101 Media and Society (3)
- MC221 Digital Media Production (3)
- MC304 Diversity in Media (3)
- MU182 Music: An Artistic Expression (3)
- MU184 "Who Are You?" From Rhythm and Blues to Woodstock, Led Zeppelin and Beyond: A History of Rock (3)
- MU190 Jazz Appreciation (3)
- TH100 Theatre Appreciation (3)
- TH101 Acting for Non-Majors (3)
- TH105 Rehearsal and Production (1)
- TH155 Makeup (3)
Choose 6 hours from:
- Art History courses (300-500 level)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- AH110 (3)
- AR100 (3)
- AR104 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- AH210 (3)
- AR106 (3)
- AR180/201/202/284 (3)
- AR180/201/202/284 (3)
- General Education (3)
Second Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- AH3XX (3)
- AR332/342/DS104 (3)
- AR332/342/DS104 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- AH3XX (3)
- AR302/314/325/330 (3)
- AR302/314/325/330 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Milestone: Pass Foundation review by end of 1st semester, second year.
Third Year
Fall Semester (15-16 Hours)
- AR323 (3)
- Major Elective (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3-4)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- AR319/327 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (14 Hours)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (2)
12 hours in the final term if the summer internship is chosen for 3 hours
"Critical Courses" are italicized and bolded. These courses are indicators of potential for success in the degree program.
What will it cost?
LIFE IN THE ARTS
Take a brief look at a typical day for our Southeast Missouri State University art students.
Learn While Doing
We know that it takes countless hours of practice and feedback to be a great artist. In the Department of Art and Design we have the experiences, faculty, and spaces that will transform you from a talented student into a professional. Learn more.
Become a Redhawk.
Do more than dream about the future. Take the first steps to make it all happen.
Student Work
Take a brief look at a typical day for our Southeast Missouri State University art students.
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DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
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