The Fine Arts Practice, BFA Art is for students who want to develop a focused body of work and a culturally responsive artistic practice. The studio-intensive program gives you space to investigate materials, explore ideas, and to develop a sustainable practice that matters to you.
Student Experience
Within the studio, students begin to hone their skills through a broad range of art foundations courses working in physical and digital mediums. Following their introductory survey of creative possibilities, students will deepen their practice through a concentrated focus in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, or an interdisciplinary practice that supports the vision for their work. On completion of the program, students will have created an ambitious collection of work, staged their senior show, and developed a professional practice to launch their emerging art career.
Sample Careers
Students in the Fine Arts Practice major hone the professional skills needed to prepare them for fulfilling and ambitious careers in a number of art professions including working studio artist, gallery assistants, art preparators, art educators, and production artists.
Graduates are prepared for professional positions in:
- Fine Artist
- Studio Artist
- Muralist
- Set Painter/Designer
- Printmaker
- Gallery Assistant
- Museum or Gallery Preparator
- Sculptor
- Ceramicist
- Art Teacher
Ready to start?
Joining is simple: declare the major, and you’re in. Become part of a vibrant creative community with deep roots in the East Bay.
Prospective students: Apply here
See a sample roadmap.
Current students exploring a change of major: Contact Associate Professor Michael Hall to find out if BFA Fine Arts Practice fits your goals.
Learn more about BFA Art, Fine Arts Practice
For more information about program course requirements, visit our .
To see what your schedule might look like, check out the BFA Fine Arts Practice Roadmap.
