Studio Art BA
- Major
- BA
- In-Person
- Greeley
4 Years
Program Overview
The Studio Art program combines in-depth studio and classroom exploration with professional instruction, giving students the space to experiment with materials and ideas while building the technical and conceptual foundation essential for life as an artist or creative professional.
Students work hands-on across painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and integrated digital media — developing materials literacy, tool and machine skill, and technical fluency across traditional and digital approaches alike. Whether headed toward graduate study, a professional studio practice, or a career in the creative industries, students graduate ready to make, think, and communicate visually at a professional level.
This program follows UNC’s general admission requirements — there are no additional requirements to declare Studio Art as your major.
This four year plan is a recommended schedule to complete this bachelor’s degree in 4 years. Courses are subject to availability. Students must consult with their major advisor to receive information on any additional graduation requirements and course sequence guidance.
Why Choose Studio Art at UNC
Learn from Working Artists
Every studio faculty member is a practicing artist as well as an educator — you're learning technique and critique from people actively exhibiting and making work, not just teaching about it.
Hands-On, Industry-Connected Learning
Work directly in spaces like the hot metal foundry, woodshop, ceramics studio, and print shop, with practicum and project-based experiences that connect your studio practice to real career pathways.
Showcase Your Work
Engage with UNC's active gallery program — a working arm of the department that showcases student work alongside contemporary and professional artists, connecting you to working practitioners beyond the classroom.
Discover Your Creative Potential
What You'll Study
- Painting
- Drawing
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Integrated Media Arts (Game Design, AR/VR, Animation, Photography, Video, Digital Illustration)
- Art History and Curatorial Studies
- Professional & Entrepreneurial Practice
Students develop their creativity and hands-on skills while creating ceramic bowls in the studio.
From Foundations to Focus
Every Studio Art student begins with a shared first-year Foundations sequence in drawing, 2D design, and 3D design, gaining hands-on experience with materiality and contemporary approaches to making. From there, students explore and eventually focus across six areas — painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and integrated digital media — working closely with a faculty advisor to build a course of study suited to their own visual language. The program culminates in The Working Artist: Practicum, giving students hands-on, career-connected experience and entrepreneurial training before they graduate.
Visitors explore contemporary works on display in UNC’s Mariani Gallery.
Student & Faculty Voices
Wired for Success
"It's just fun. It's unique and different. Completely different process from any other type of art form out there."
Mia Bock
Studio Art
Research Roundup: American Metal
"Before they're ever used in artwork, the materials themselves bring history and individual stories with them, and that's one of the things that fascinates me and inspires me when I work creatively."
Bri Murphy
Assistant Professor of Sculpture and Digital Fabrication
Have questions? We're here to help!
- PVA@unco.edu
- (970) 351-2993
- Crabbe Hall