The Studio Arts Expanded Media (B.A.) at Illinois State University is designed for aspiring artists who want to explore the intersection of technology and creative expression. You will delve into the creation, installation, and critique of studio artworks, utilizing a diverse range of computer technologies and digital fabrication tools. This undergraduate program is ideal if you are eager to move fluidly between digital and traditional mediums, and to explore how work can exist in both physical and virtual realms. You will develop a strong conceptual framework alongside technical proficiency in this dynamic field.
This Bachelor of Arts degree is studied full-time on campus over four years, requiring a minimum of 120 credit hours, including 40 senior-level hours. Your journey will involve hands-on experience with computer-based inputs like 3D scanners and programming languages, as well as output methods such as 3D printing and electronic circuitry. You will work alongside faculty and peers, engaging with diverse art history electives and senior college studio electives. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for diverse career paths in the contemporary art world, including roles in digital fabrication, interactive installation, and new media art.