Studio Art – Crafts
The Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art prepares students for positions in Studio Arts related job markets. A degree in Studio Arts also gives students all the necessary skills to succeed in graduate study. The Bachelor of Arts Studio Art program, with a concentration in Crafts features a sound traditional arts core curriculum and 18 extra hours in Fibers and Metalcraft.
Fibers
The Studio Art concentration in Crafts includes both Fibers and Metalcraft. The crafts area includes the fiber studio and the metals lab.
The fiber studio contains twelve assorted floor looms, two sewing machines, a washer and dryer, and work areas for dying fabric. Fiber classes cover all aspects from dying to weaving with some attention to fashion.
Courses in the concentration:
Fiber Art
Advanced Fiber Art (4) courses
Opportunities for Studio Art Students
In addition to the challenging classes in the School of Creative Arts, students are able to take advantage of opportunities that promote and support leadership skills, organizational skills and service, including:
- Private studio space available
- Studio Art related campus clubs such as Art League
- Hand-on training using state of the art equipment and technology
- Sophomore and Senior reviews with Studio Art faculty
- Internship opportunities locally, regionally and nationally
- Field trips to nationally known museums and galleries
- Assignments and projects that develop a strong art portfolio
- Access to all studio art areas and facilities
- Strong relationship with area businesses, Fine Art Studios and non-profit organizations
- Lecture programs both on and off campus
- Annual Student Art Exhibition
- Many opportunities for students to exhibit within the community
- Travel abroad opportunities with the Global classroom
Students have the opportunity to experience internships, global classes, exhibitions, on-campus employment and opportunities that will benefit them in the following ways:
- Become more knowledgeable and gain insight into the art profession
- Expose themselves to as much art as possible
- Obtain hands-on experience within the field of study
- Gain confidence both on paper and in person
- Develop networking contacts
- Create an effective artist’s resume
The well-rounded Studio Arts education that students receive in the Studio Art program also makes them well prepared for a wide variety of arts related careers. The School of Creative Arts helps its students and graduates plan and implement sound decisions for their futures.
Some Possible Careers in Fibers
- Fine Artist
- Museum/Gallery Representative/Owner
- Curator
- Art Handler
- Art Buyer
- Consultant for Private/Commercial Collectors
- Visiting Artist/Artist-in-Residence
- Designer
- Embroiderer
- Weaver
- Papermaker
- Studio Production Artist
- Textile Stylist
- Stationary Designer
- Wallpaper/Upholstery Designer
- Educator