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The art studies curriculum offers students a broad educational foundation in the arts and general studies. The BA in art with a concentration in art studies is a multidisciplinary program featuring coursework in art history, studio art, performing arts and a range of arts-related courses across the university. This concentration offers students a great deal of flexibility in planning coursework. The scope of offerings in art is unparalleled and the ability to combine art classes with offerings from other disciplines at ASU makes this a uniquely open degree. Art studies students can design a course of study focused on their individual aspirations in consultation with faculty advisors.
Degree Offered
Art (Art Studies) (BA)
Design & the Arts, Herberger Institute for
Location
Tempe
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Application Requirements
Specific Degree Requirments
An overall ASU GPA of 2.5 is required to pursue this degree.
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Career Outlook
This program prepares students to initiate creative careers as visual artists or as professionals in the public and private spheres. The wide range of options include independent artist, commission artist, museum or gallery professional, art dealer, creative art director, private school teacher, college professor, community-based artist (in healthcare settings, nonprofit agencies, local and national public arts) and many others. Career opportunities are also available with employers who seek graduates with a well-rounded humanities education.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 12% | $66,930 |
| Craft Artists | 4.3% | $34,940 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 6.6% | $49,520 |
| Graphic Designers | 4.2% | $48,700 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 7.5% | $59,170 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 4.4% | $65,970 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 12.4% | $40,670 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 5.5% | $63,540 |
| Photographers | -5.6% | $32,490 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 4.7% | $64,940 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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