Bachelor of Science in Arts

Studio artists and art historians alike are known to be passionate people with a flair for creativity. Whether your goal is to develop your own artistic skills or engage with the works of others, these programs will challenge you to see things differently. A rich and varied program of distinction, Stetson's art program offers two tracks of academic focus: studio art and art history. You will be exposed to topics beyond your major in both tracks. You will also have 24/7 access to the studios on campus to have a plentiful amount of time to create and develop your technique.Art historians are passionate about art. Our art history program allows you to immerse yourself in a wide variety of forms from across the ages and around the world. You will find yourself diving into art from an array of periods, including German Expressionism and Russian Avant Garde, as well as styles like transgressive art and graphic novels. Students also have the chance to learn about the legal issues surrounding art and the opportunity to gain first-hand experience with museum operations as well as collection management practices.Studio Art:The Studio Art Program at Stetson University gives you the opportunity to develop your artistic skills with the benefits of a liberal arts education. As a student in studio art, you get personalized attention, professional critiques and guidance from faculty who are professional artists themselves with a range of talents and professional experience. Our faculty chooses to practice their craft at Stetson because they value working one-on-one with undergraduate students who share their passion for art. You will have the opportunity to develop personal styles and direction on a strong foundation in technique, design principles, historical tradition and contemporary artistic theories. The Studio Art Program has particular strengths in painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture.