Studio Art Program
Studio Art is our professional program in fine arts that includes tracks in ceramics, painting/drawing, printmaking, sculpture, weaving, and a self-designed track where disciplines can be combined. This program emphasizes both concept and application, with a focus on the development of an individual, professional studio practice and/or graduate work, as well as work in a range of fields and industries that make use of critical thinking and artistic skills.
The BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Major in Visual Arts requires 79 Credit Hours
Program Code: 514
The AB (Bachelor of Arts) Major in Visual Studies requires 49 Credit Hours
Program Code: 509
Multi-Discipline Track
This track is made by combining two studio tracks together.
Alumni Spotlights
Hear from our alums in their own words.
Neli Ouzounova
"I graduated from WKU in 2001 with a BFA in Studio Art. My academic experiences from the student years seemed full of adventures that fueled an interest for learning in me. As an art student at Western, I remember painting classes where I picked up acrylic paints for the first time; and in printmaking we were very careful to follow process steps. In graphic design we made art on computers using floppy disks. I continue to make paintings or mixed media works and have enjoyed being in an educational setting ever after the undergraduate years. I went on to receive an MFA, an Art Education degree and a Teaching Certification. I currently work with art students every day, encouraging expression and visual awareness."
Christina Scott
"I graduated in 2018 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Studio Painting!Besides learning the importance of maintaining a personal studio practice, studying abroad in Rome and Florence Italy changed the trajectory of my artistic career. The artworks I had only seen in art history textbooks were suddenly right in front of me, in person, and I was able to build a more intimate connection to the artworks I continue to pull inspiration from. Especially the dramatic works of Caravaggio.
Sigurður Bragason
"I'm Sigurður Bragason. I graduated from WKU with a BA in Graphic Design and a BFA in Painting. The time in WKU gave me a good opportunity to experiment with what direction I wanted to take my art. Yvonne Petkus really helped me expand as an artist and taught me how to dig deep into art. We have stayed in good contact ever since I graduated. She even came to Iceland to work on her paintings.
I've been working as a graphic designer ever since I graduated from WKU. Starting with an advertising agency called Pipar. From there, I moved to RÚV, the national broadcasting service of Iceland. Currently, I'm working at Bónus the Icelandic grocery store, where I've had the opportunity to be involved in re branding the company. For the last few years, I've structured my work week to allow for dedicated creative time. I work four days a week, reserving Mondays purely for my art, which has been incredibly fulfilling."
Alex Cox
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