The emphasis of our programs on interdisciplinary practice, supported by the University at Buffalo's comprehensive research facility, is at the core of our departmental mission.

The department of art at the university at buffalo is dedicated to developing the technical , conceptual and creative problem solving skills that will prepare you for a lifetime career in the professional world of art and design. Your customized course of study at UB provides the foundation for a creative practice that connects you to the city of Buffalo and the larger world.

Our Faculty do not just teach the key principles of art and design needed for lifelong creative careers, they model creative thinking, interdisciplinary research and collaborative problem solving needed to tackle tomorrows urgent questions.

Our student body represents a diverse cross-section of the nation and the world. As a small art and design school situated within one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive research universities, students get the best of both worlds. With a 13:1 student/faculty ratio, students get to know their faculty by working alongside them in studios and labs.