Students who earn a B.A. in Studio Art gain a comprehensive knowledge of the visual arts. The program provides a broad knowledge of studio practice in different disciplines, a fundamental understanding of Western cultural history, and a solid foundation in the liberal arts and humanities.
Students in the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art at UA may also earn a Bachelor of Arts in:
Art Education
Art History
Students also have the option to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts, which provides comprehensive preparation for professional practice in one of the following areas:
Ceramics
Graphic Design
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Painting and Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Degrees and Preparation
A B.A. in Studio Art prepares students to pursue a career in a specific area of the visual arts, such as painting, ceramics or graphic arts, or work in arts administration, museums, libraries, publishing or teaching.
Career Outlook
The federal government predicts opportunities for talented and creative individuals.
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January 2025
Buchtel College of Arts and Science
College of Arts & Sciences Building,
University of Akron,
AKRON,
Ohio,
44325, United States
New Freshman
You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.
All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.
Minimum requirements for English proficiency:
TOEFL iBT: 71
IELTS: 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500
ACT English: 18
Duolingo English Test (DET): 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169
PTE: 48
GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135
Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.
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