Possible BFA concentrations
• Graphic Design
• 2-D Design: Drawing
• 2-D Design: Painting
• 2-D Design: Photography
• 3-D Design: Ceramics
• 3-D Design: Sculpture
Who will my professors be?
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Undergraduate Admissions
P: 706-776-0103
E: ugrad@piedmont.edu
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Learning that lasts a lifetime.
Vision + Mission Statement
The vision of the art department is to work diligently with young minds to help them discover their creative voice.
The mission of the Department of Art is to provide students with challenging and diverse experiences in art history, aesthetics, criticism, and studio production. The Department is directly involved in the cultural life of the community by providing museum and gallery exhibitions of professional and student artists.
Why Pursue Art + Design?
At Piedmont, our students engage, inspire, and challenge in preparing themselves with the knowledge and the skills to explore, develop, and create their unique body of work.
Department of Art at Piedmont University offers various courses and opportunities to improve art and design practices, from undergraduate to art education degrees tailored for individuals who want to pursue their creative careers. The BA/BFA degrees in Art lead to careers as Artists + Designers + Curators, and + Makers. The Art students have rigorous concentrations in graphic design, ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) allows flexibility for students planning to pursue an interdisciplinary double major or minor in another field. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a rigorous program designed for students planning to pursue a graduate degree in studio art or those seeking a professional career as an artist, graphic designer, or other related multimedia areas.
Learn in State-of-the-Art Spaces
Building a future for our students begins with an environment that encourages community, education, innovation, and enrichment. For the past few years, the Department of Art has upgraded its state-of-the-art facilities, which include large format printers, vinyl plotters, 3D printers, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Laser Cutters, and Engravers, M3 iMacs, Drawing Tablets and Drone, which will continue providing students with a transformational education that offers them a competitive edge in today’s job market.
Smith Williams Art Studios houses dedicated spaces in ceramics, drawing, digital fabrication, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art also houses a permanent collection and holds exhibitions bringing artists worldwide to Piedmont University.
The Piedmont Difference
While a strong academic foundation is necessary, Piedmont prides itself on fostering social and communal relationships on campus. Thanks to small class sizes, dedicated and personable faculty, and Division III athletics, our students develop a family community while pursuing their careers as art therapists. Upon graduation, our career services department will ensure that every student is on the path toward furthering their studies or employment.
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What can I do with a major in ART?
Department of Art students with a BA/BFA degree pursue successful careers in:
- Education
- Curation
- Conservation
- Collections
- Exhibit Design
- Museums
- Galleries
- Freelance art
- Graphic Art
- Computer Graphics
- Advertising Agencies
- Design Firms
- Internet Media Companies
- Studio Art
- Art History
- Colleges and universities
- Mental Health Facilities
- Rehabilitation centers
- Illustration
- Art Criticism
- Photo Agencies, Studios
- Apparel Manufacturers
- Real Estate Design Firms
- Galleries
- Auction Houses
- Display Design
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