The BFA in Art is a professional degree grounded in studio-driven inquiry, sustained creative practice, and critical engagement with visual and material culture. Through an intensive sequence of studio coursework, students develop advanced technical, conceptual, and material fluency while building an independent creative practice.
The BFA emphasizes depth, continuity, and self-directed research, supporting students in the development of a cohesive body of work. Coursework integrates making, research, critique, and reflection, preparing students to situate their work within contemporary artistic, cultural, and professional contexts.
The BFA program culminates in a year-long capstone sequence, during which students are provided studio space and mentorship to develop a sustained body of work. This sequence concludes with a professionally mounted BFA Exhibition, accompanied by written and verbal articulation of the student’s practice.
Graduates of the BFA in Art are prepared for professional artistic practice, exhibition, and publication, as well as for advanced study in graduate programs. BFA in Art Students may work across a wide range of media, including animation, book arts, ceramics, comics and cartooning, drawing, illustration, papermaking, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, video art, and weaving.
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Common Career Paths
You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:
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