Art (Art Studies) ,BA
Art Critic, Art Galleries, Art Librarian, Art Preservationist, Art Publications, Art Therapy, Artist, Arts Organization Consultant, Conservation, Corporate Curator, Estate Appraiser, Exhibition Coordinator, Fine Arts, Museums, arts
Leverage your creativity and curiosity to make unexpected connections and discoveries in art and in all aspects of life.
The Bachelor of Arts program in art with a concentration in art studies offers students a comprehensive education with a focus on individual creativity. This program features a flexible curriculum that allows students to tailor their studies to their specific artistic aspirations. Through courses in art history and contemporary arts practices, students explore a variety of disciplines, create original works of art, and develop skills that not only support a creative lifestyle but also enhance their academic and professional pursuits. The program is supported by distinguished faculty members with expertise across an array of processes, including animation, drawing, textiles, illustration, printmaking, painting, photography, floral arts and sculpture. Students gain both conceptual and material knowledge, and gain the practical experience of developing a distinctive body of work.
Students should visit the art studies areas of study page to learn more about the program. To engage the school's creative community, students can subscribe to the School of Art newsletters and follow the school on social media.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
or MAT 117 College Algebra or MAT 119 Finite Mathematics - Math
intensity: General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Students meeting the university requirements for admission may matriculate in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Separate admission procedures and approvals are required for some programs within the college. Students must contact specific departments or schools for details.
First-year applicants may apply directly to the art studies program; there is no portfolio review for this major.
Transfer admission requirements:
Direct transfer of courses from other accredited institutions to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is subject to the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college's curriculum and to departmental or school evaluation of studio courses with respect to performance standards.
Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the college must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of resident credit in the major as approved by the faculty.
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Participate in the process of making art and through this process will effectively visualize their ideas and build their creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Develop a comprehensive toolkit for self-promotion that positions them for success in the field of art and design.
- Articulate their place as artists in the contemporary field of art.
Global Education programs provide an opportunity for students to explore their creative side through an intercultural lens, deepen their understanding of the world, and gain valuable career-building experiences. Study abroad can prove to be a vital accompaniment to any art concentration, allowing for broad historical and archaeological explorations. Students develop insight into the cultures and minds of some of the world's most notable artists when they experience the places that gave rise to specific artistic styles.
With more than 300 options available, Global Education programs give students a breadth of knowledge in arts and culture uniquely different from their own. Study abroad encourages students to develop and broaden their intercultural sensitivity, communication skills and leadership ability, and challenges them to think differently. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students learn to adapt and persevere, and they have a chance to look inside themselves in a way they haven't done before, growing their personal and professional self-confidence along the way.
An art degree offers graduates a pathway to creative careers as artists, scholars and educators in the public and private spheres. Artists find employment opportunities as practitioners in the field through commercial galleries, public art commissions, private collectors and cultural institutions. Possible positions include museum or gallery professional, art dealer, art director, private art instructor and community-based artist. Venues might include health care settings, nonprofit agencies, and local and national public arts organizations. Other options for graduates include working at arts agencies and public art programs, and gaining admission to prestigious graduate programs across the nation.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.2%
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$77,280
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3.9%
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$38,150
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5.2%
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$57,560
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3.3%
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$57,990
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1.0%
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$62,360
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2.0%
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$75,910
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9.9%
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$47,270
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3.4%
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$69,760
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4.1%
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$40,170
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8.2%
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$82,530
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School of Art
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ART 102
herbergeradvising@asu.edu
480-965-8521
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
