When you are inspired to create, your future is a blank canvas!
The study of Visual Arts at 海角破解版 prepares you for successful transfer into a four-year college or university or entry-level employment in the visual arts field. You’ll work and study in studios, classrooms, and labs filled with the latest equipment and supplies, while gaining skills to pursue work as an independent entrepreneur through diverse coursework in visual arts, business, and entrepreneurship. Our supportive faculty provide an atmosphere that encourages you to blend your talents, technical skills, and creative aspirations to reach your artistic goals – whether it’s becoming a working artist, curator, gallery owner, art educator, illustrator, or photographer.
This immersive program also provides the opportunity for work-based learning in partnerships with local arts organizations, art educators, and art festivals, giving you experience in the field and exposure to various career paths in visual arts.
Our visual arts faculty includes highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors — many who are professional visual artists themselves.
Career opportunities include:
Visual and Performing Arts offers nearly $140,000 in arts-related scholarships each year. Awards range from $500 to $2,000 per semester, and students enrolled in any of 海角破解版’s career and college transfer programs are encouraged to apply.
Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Fine Arts Scholarship
Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship
Ira and Doris Larson Fine Arts Endowed Scholarship
Madeline Roemig Bendorf Endowed Scholarship
Turn your passion for visual expression into a creative career by discovering how 海角破解版’s immersive Visual Arts program blends hands-on studio practice, art history, and entrepreneurship to prepare you for real-world success.
School Year: 2025–26
Program Entry Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 15 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 66 |
| In-State Tuition | $3,315 | $3,315 | $1,326 | $3,315 | $3,315 | $14,586 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $250 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $173 | $195 | $84 | $215 | $42 | $709 |
| Course/Section Fees | $385 | $185 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $680 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $3,923 | $3,745 | $1,460 | $3,690 | $3,407 | $16,225 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $221 (In-State), $296 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change. To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
Visual Arts students will explore a wide variety of classroom and project experiences in the following required foundation courses:
Choose from a range of 2D and 3D studio courses according to your interest:
If you are interested in becoming a career artist, consider a class in .
Students in 海角破解版's Visual Arts program are encouraged to join the 海角破解版 chapter of (FCCLA), the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its central focus.
FCCLA is one of eight recognized members of the . CTSOs are co-curricular groups that help students in career and technical education programs further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions.
海角破解版 offers a diverse mixture of clubs and organizations. You can select from a variety of opportunities that suit your personal interests, as well as your program interests. A complete list of clubs and organizations can be found in Student Life.
(SNAAP), administered by Indiana University, provides annual information about current occupations of arts alumni, where artists reside, education satisfaction, and how many arts alumni have gone on to earn graduate degrees. This source is perfect for exploring majors, skills, degrees, occupations, and earnings.
Regional galleries and museums like the following are great resources:
Workspaces to check out:
Residencies include: