Studio Art
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.F.A., B.S.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 120 Credits
Each studio art degree integrates the values of a liberal education while preparing graduates for intensive engagement with the production and examination of the visual arts.
Overview
The B.A. and B.S. programs focus on providing a broad range of experiences rather than specializing in one area. Students take a variety of courses, including both two-dimensional and three-dimensional disciplines.
The B.F.A. prepares students for a professional career in studio art. Students must select one of the eight emphases: ceramics, graphic design, illustration, jewelry and metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, or visual studies. Additionally, students seeking a B.F.A. degree must complete at least 81 credits across the Department of Visual and Media Arts.
The program emphasizes creativity while considering broader ethical, historical, scientific, and cultural ideas, fostering work that contributes to public dialogue. Students benefit from small classes that ensure individualized attention from professors who are practicing and awarded artists. Coursework is completed in state-of-the-art facilities, equipping students with essential skills for their chosen media. The program encourages collaboration across emphasis areas, supporting individual interests and helping students acquire the expertise necessary for participation in arts communities and self-advocacy after graduation.
Department of Visual and Media Arts
gvsu.edu/vma
1105 Alexander
Calder Art Center
(616) 331-3486
Admissions and Recruitment Office
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Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 29,411.57 | 10% |
| $ 38,424.15 | 25% |
| $ 50,013.61 | 50% |
| $ 67,457.77 | 75% |
| $ 95,250.10 | 90% |
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 31,463.39 | 10% |
| $ 41,948.54 | 25% |
| $ 60,813.38 | 50% |
| $ 94,872.77 | 75% |
| $150,787.45 | 90% |
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Top skills- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Judgment and Decision Making
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 4,023.74 | 10% |
| $ 8,196.14 | 25% |
| $ 16,906.55 | 50% |
| $ 34,349.15 | 75% |
| $ 69,535.29 | 90% |
Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
Top skills- Social Perceptiveness
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 24,028.47 | 10% |
| $ 35,653.31 | 25% |
| $ 56,085.71 | 50% |
| $ 86,242.14 | 75% |
| $148,744.59 | 90% |
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top skills- Speaking
- Instructing
- Learning Strategies
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 46,406.69 | 10% |
| $ 60,100.88 | 25% |
| $ 85,823.68 | 50% |
| $123,123.26 | 75% |
| $166,433.09 | 90% |
Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 19,170.08 | 10% |
| $ 25,858.58 | 25% |
| $ 41,313.58 | 50% |
| $ 62,977.79 | 75% |
| $ 96,558.03 | 90% |
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