What are the Fine Arts?
Fine Arts explore the traditions of painting/drawing, printmaking/book arts, and sculpture while exposing students to multidisciplinary uses for their fine arts major.
What are the programs like?The Fine Arts degree programs at UArts strike a balance between focused study in a specific discipline and the breadth of exploration of interdisciplinary practices and contemporary models. We offer:
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B.F.A. Painting/Drawing•
B.F.A. Printmaking/Book Arts•
B.F.A. Sculpture•
Minor in Book Arts/Printmaking •
Digital Fine Arts ConcentrationWhat are the Fine Arts programs comprised of?• Coursework/studio practice: To build your personal vision and body of work
• Thesis exhibition
• Critiques
• Lectures
• Visiting artists programs
• Gallery and museum visits
• Seminar discussions
• Research
What career opportunities are available to Fine Arts majors?• Professional, exhibiting artists
• Curators and gallery personnel
• Critics, mural and portrait painters
• Set designers
• Printmakers/ bookbinders
• Paper and book conservators
• Graphic designers
• Commercial printers
• Cinematic prop makers
• Special effects artists
• Teachers at elementary, secondary, and university levels
How can I learn more?Please contact Jeanne Jaffe, Department Chairperson, at 215-717-6102 or
jjaffe@uarts.edu.