Bachelor’s Degree in Art

on-campus

The Art program at SUU empowers students to express diverse ideals through a comprehensive curriculum that includes drawing, photography, design, and art history. Guided by accomplished faculty, students engage in hands-on learning, exhibits, and interdisciplinary connections. Graduates find success in various professional fields, making significant cultural and societal impacts.

College: Performing and Visual Arts
Department: Filmmaking, Art, and Design

Southern Utah University student drawing in an Art bachelor degree program.

Courses Available for Art Students

The well-rounded art student curriculum includes many courses. Some of the classes available:

  • Fundamental and Advanced Drawing
  • Photography Principles
  • Dimensional Design
  • Digital Art Tools
  • Art History
  • 20th century art
  • Contemporary Art
Each course hones your ability to independently tackle art and design challenges, integrating research, studio work, analysis, history, and technology.

Career Opportunities for Art Majors

Professional opportunities for SUU art students are vast, with graduates working in museums as curators and administrators, in galleries as designers and promoters, and in advertising/marketing agencies as creative directors and project managers. Others are making an impact as critique writers and advocates for non-profit projects and educational programming.

Where have SUU Art majors been hired?

Data gathered by the SUU Career Center

Art Showcases 

Events like student exhibits encourage self-discipline in art majors, showcasing not just your skills but also your artistic intellect. SUU also hosts the Art Insights program that explores diverse perspectives and problem-solving through observation and discussion. Interacting with peers, faculty, and visiting artists fosters an understanding of art’s connections with disciplines like languages, math, biology, business, sociology, and engineering.

Teaching License Option

To qualify for a teaching license, students must take professional education courses through SUU's Department of Teacher Education. Please see the degree requirements for Secondary Education Licensure.