The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art - Photo Image Making (B.F.A.) at Colorado State University is your professional degree for a career in studio art, equipping you with a robust foundation in art history and diverse artistic mediums. This undergraduate program is designed for aspiring artists who wish to delve deeply into photographic image making while exploring a broad spectrum of creative practices. You will gain essential knowledge in global art history, colour theory, and materials, preparing you to critically engage with and contribute to the contemporary art world. This full-time, on-campus B.F.A. is studied over four years, immersing you in a hands-on learning environment.
Your curriculum will include foundational courses in colour, form, and composition, alongside specialized studio introductions like Photo Image Making I. You will progress through advanced topics, potentially engaging with art education methodologies and historical art periods like Pre-Columbian Art of Mesoamerica or Contemporary Artists and Art Critics. Upon graduation, you will possess a strong portfolio and the critical and technical skills necessary to pursue careers as a professional photographer, visual artist, or in related creative industries.