Embark on your creative journey with the Bachelor of Arts in Art from Virginia Wesleyan University, a comprehensive undergraduate degree designed for aspiring artists and visual thinkers. This program immerses you in the fundamental principles and diverse techniques of art creation, from drawing and painting to digital media and sculpture. You will explore various artistic mediums, engage with art history, and develop your unique artistic voice. This course is ideal if you are passionate about visual expression and eager to build a strong foundation in artistic practice and critical thinking.
Your learning experience at Virginia Wesleyan University will be hands-on and dynamic, involving studio work, demonstrations, and visits to museums and artist studios. You will study on campus full-time over three years, engaging with a curriculum that includes foundational courses like Introduction to Studio Art and Digital Art I, progressing to more specialized areas. You will have opportunities to develop a portfolio through projects in graphic design, photography, or ceramics, culminating in a senior seminar and exhibition. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in the creative industries, further study, or to establish independent artistic practices.