Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Arts
Take the Next Step as an Artist with a BFA Degree in Studio Art
Your aspirations to be an artist come from your love of creating beautiful things and sharing them with the world. We can help you take that passion and turn it into a career. By earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, you will learn how to craft your own artistic brand, professional portfolio, and exhibit pieces. Additionally, our BFA program refines your artistic abilities as you learn to use your art to influence culture. Join our community of artists, where you’ll study 2D and 3D art with professors who each average 15 years of industry and teaching experience.
As one of the largest Christian universities in the nation, Liberty University offers a studio art bachelor’s degree that is designed to help you become a professional artist whose work reflects the beauty and majesty of God. Partner with us and become the artist you always knew you could be.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Because you’ll be earning your degree from a designated BFA program, you can be confident that you’re receiving a prestigious visual arts bachelor’s degree.
- You’ll be fully prepared for your career upon graduation with a curriculum that is full of practice-based coursework.
- Study abroad in cities like Paris and London to enhance your art history knowledge and expand your artistic style.
- Network with peers and professionals off-campus with internship opportunities or on-campus with one of our many student art clubs.
What Will You Learn?
- How to use a variety of digital and traditional media to create meaningful art
- Professional practices for artists
- Skills in drawing, painting, graphic design, sculpting, ceramics, and photography
- The history of art
Career Options Available to BFA in Studio Art Graduates
- Art critic
- Craft or fine artist
- Conservator and restorer
- Exhibitions coordinator
- Museum or gallery director
Internships and Resources Available to Studio Art Students
- Our professors have years of real-world experience creating art on commission, forming their own studios, providing illustrations, and exhibiting their work around the country.
- Our studio arts program produces graduates of distinction who are using their artistic skills to design shoes for Merrell, graphics for Target’s Magnolia Hearth and Hand collection, and print layouts for real estate companies.
- Our students have won hundreds of awards at the local, regional, and national levels for art, design, and photography.
- Our Department of Studio and Digital Arts provides the latest technology, so you have the creative freedom you need to produce cutting-edge, marketable artwork.
- You can network and fellowship with peers by joining one of our student art groups.
- Showcase your achievements in a senior studio art exhibition open to the public.
- You will get the chance to pursue an internship during your time as a student, which will further develop your professional portfolio.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
