Explore a broad range of visual arts, performing arts and art history in this comprehensive and personalized degree program.
The BA in art with a concentration in art studies is a multidisciplinary program with a broad educational foundation in the arts and General Studies with a curriculum unparalleled in its scope of course offerings from across the university.
This concentration offers students a great deal of flexibility in planning coursework. Students, in consultation with faculty advisors, can design a course of study focused on their individual aspirations. This uniquely open degree program features coursework in art history, studio art, and a range of arts-related topics, including performing arts and the history of performance, and fields such as African and African American studies, American Indian studies, history, languages and literature, and women's studies.
At A Glance
Art (Art Studies), BA
- Offered by: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe, Online
- First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
- Math Intensity: General
Required Courses
A major map outlines a major's critical requirements, courses, and optimal course sequence and aids students in remaining on track to graduation.
While circumstances vary between students and their paths towards graduation (utilizing placement testing to fulfill required math or foreign language courses, fulfilling multiple General Studies requirements with one course, etc.), completing the courses listed in a major map fulfills all of the requirements for graduation.
Application requirements
Specific Degree Requirments
An overall ASU GPA of 2.5 is required to pursue this degree.
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements:
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Admission requirements
Students meeting the university requirements for admission may matriculate in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Separate admission procedures and approvals are required for some programs within the college. Students must contact specific departments or schools for details.
Freshmen may apply directly to the art studies program; there is no portfolio review for this major.
Career outlook
This program prepares students to initiate creative careers as visual artists or as professionals in the public and private spheres. Among many others, the wide range of options include:
- art dealer
- independent artist
- college professor
- commission artist
- community-based artist (in health care settings, nonprofit agencies, and local and national public arts)
- creative art director
- museum or gallery professional
- private school teacher
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 | 5.6% | $69,690 |
| Craft Artists | -1% | $35,180 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 1% | $52,340 |
| Graphic Designers | -3.8% | $53,380 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 3.8% | $62,870 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | -3.5% | $71,640 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 11.6% | $45,710 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | -0.2% | $65,800 |
| Photographers | -3.6% | $41,280 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 11.8% | $75,420 |
* 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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What are ASU's Online Programs?
ASU Online offers programs like Art (Art Studies) in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
More information on the program is available directly from ASU Online.