Welcome to the Department of Art & Art History
The dynamic environment created within the department is fertile ground for those serious about art-making, graphic design, research, critical discourse, and teaching. Our faculty are dedicated to excellence and provides an open, respectful center for diversity and creative expression. The department mentors students in innovation, critical thinking, craft, exploration, and create exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. The Department of Art & Art History is an excellent place for students interested in creating a life in the arts.
Areas of Study
Explore one of our three undergraduate degrees
BA in Art History
The Art History and Visual Studies Program trains students to develop historically informed approaches to art and visual culture within the context of an interdisciplinary humanities education.
BFA in Studio Art
Our dynamic program lets you select from one of seven different emphases:
BFA in Graphic Design
Our process-oriented curriculum engages students in the exploration of visual communication strategies and techniques across a variety of media and is designed to prepare students to enter the field as nationally-competitive creative professionals.
Graduate Degrees
Further your creative and scholarly research with us
MA in Art History
The MA in Art History and Visual Studies is a competitive two-year program of study that prepares students to be broadly knowledgeable about the fields of art, art history, and visual studies, to develop a specific scholarly focus, and to acquire research and communication skills.
MFA in Studio Art
The Department of Art & Art History offers a stimulating and collegial atmosphere in which to advance your artistic practice and earn an MFA in art from Utah's only Tier-1 research institution.
