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Bachelor of Arts

Fine Art: 2D (B.A.)

The Fine Art Major, 2D Emphasis, produces confident and productive professional artists. Students will be prepared for a lifetime of involvement in the arts and create a portfolio of work. With expert faculty guidance, they develop creative thinking skills and a variety of techniques.
An artist paints a still life in class of a browning banana.
Master Skills. Make Your Mark.
This degree will give you the tools to effectively communicate with art. You will gain a deeper understanding of art by being exposed to various styles, concepts, and ways of thinking. Through this process, you will develop an artistic voice and taste.

Under the supervision of talented faculty, you will develop a professional portfolio to represent yourself and your still life, landscape, figurative, and abstract works.
"I came to BYUI because my art teacher in high school said, 'Find a professor who paints how you want to paint because they will teach you to paint the way they do.' This may seem like common sense, but it has changed my life... I came to BYUI and found what I was looking for. The professors here did beautiful work... Please never change... I have learned from many other wonderful professors. They all have taught me valuable lessons that have enabled me to succeed... I have been set up for success... Thank you everyone for the wonderful education I received. I will forever have fond memories of BYUI and my time spent in the Spori."
STEPHEN M., BYU-I GRADUATE

Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in Fine Art, with a 2D emphasis, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Curator of collections
Collect, exhibit, and maintain prints or paintings for museums, libraries, corporations, and private collections.
Master printer at a fine arts press
A master printer working for a Fine Art Press uses printmaking techniques to produce print editions for other artists. These editions are sold on the art market.
Printmaking or Painting professor/educator
This career teaches printmaking or painting. Professionals maintain a studio for an institution or workshop.
Freelance artist
These artists produce and market prints. They also manage and promote a fine art business.
Gallery Artist, Muralist or Portrait Artist
Gallery artists work closely with a team of galleries that need to sell their work. They have a lot of flexibility with time and subjects they paint. Muralists work on a commission basis with individuals and organizations to create their client's vision. Muralists get to travel and see the world as they work. Portrait Artists capture the essence of a person or pet in a work of art.

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