Contrary to the myth of the “starving artist,” a recent Strategic National Arts Alumni Project survey found that 92 percent of the 13,000 surveyed art graduates were employed — and overwhelmingly satisfied with their ability to be creative at work. Kansas State University’s Department of Art offers a variety of degree options that will help launch a successful art career.
K-State offers a variety of degree options, including Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees. B.F.A. students choose a concentration in drawing, graphic design, digital arts, printmaking, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography or metals and jewelry. B.A. students major in studio arts or art history.
Professional options
Careers
K-State students develop a broad education in the visual arts or art history, which leads to various career opportunities. While some of these opportunities can be attained with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts, others also require additional undergraduate coursework and/or a graduate degree in the field. Some career opportunities:
- Animator
- Art consultant
- Art conservationist
- Art instructor
- Art museum preparator/educator
- Art therapist
- Ceramicist
- Gallery director
- Graphic designer
- Jewelry designer
- Muralist
- Painter
- Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Studio artist
- Web designer
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