The fine Arts Major develops conceptualizing abilities, technical expertise and imagination skills needed for creating visually meaningful expressive projects. The Fine Arts Major is a studio-based program of study that professionally prepares graduates for leadership in visually expressive creative careers.

The Fine Arts program combines hands-on Studio Art and Art History experiences with opportunities to develop personal style and professional expertise through original independent and collaborative projects. Generating a comprehensive body of original artwork, developing a corresponding portfolio and showing in exhibitions are key expectations in the Fine Arts Major.

Fine Arts Major coursework moves from introductory Art Foundations courses in Drawing, Painting, Ceramics and Printmaking to student selected concentrations in one of these four areas. Art History courses are engaging, with hands-on creative learning and Detroit Institute of Arts tours. A wide set of elective Art offerings are included. During the Seminar course seniors determine all aspects of student-run Senior Exhibition.