The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art from Western Illinois University stresses high standards of performance and concentrated curricular structure which creates and insures quality in the undergraduate educational experience. Preparation includes the development of technical and creative skills, exposure to a broad range of media, and background in the historical study of art.

Possible Careers

• Independent Artists
• Advertising Designer
• Print Designer
• College Art Faculty

Why Choose Fine Arts at WIU?

The curriculum consists of foundation courses in drawing and design; specialized courses in areas ranging from sculpture and painting to printmaking, jewelry, graphic design, and computer imaging; portfolio review; and a series of courses in the history of art, from ancient civilization through the modern age. Facilities on campus include buildings for two- and three-dimensional arts and a University Art Gallery featuring regional and national exhibitions throughout the school year.

• An outstanding mix of dedicated actively exhibiting faulty is central to the reasons why one should consider studying Art at Western.
• A low student-to-faculty ratio provides for many one-on-one learning experiences. Students are given opportunities to work directly with visiting artists, attend special workshops, and travel to major art centers.
• The art program is housed in three buildings: Garwood Hall, built in 1917 houses painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic design, and art education. The Heating Plant Annex (HPA) houses sculpture, ceramics, and metals.
• The Art Gallery houses an extensive and prized permanent collection of works by artists such as, Albrecht D?rer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Winslow Homer, Thomas Nast, Archibald J. Motley, Jr., Joseph Albers, and Robert Rauschenberg.