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Fine Art: 2D Emphasis (B.A.)

Department of Art
The Fine Art Major, 2D Emphasis, helps students become confident, productive artists. With expert faculty guidance, students build a strong portfolio while developing the creative thinking and technical skills needed for lifelong involvement in the arts.

Fine Art 2D Introduction

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The Fine Art: 2D Emphasis (B.A.) at BYU‑Idaho prepares students to become confident, productive artists ready for a lifetime of involvement in the arts. With expert faculty guidance, students experiment with a wide range of styles, concepts, and techniques while building a polished professional portfolio. Coursework includes still life, landscape, figurative, and abstract work, along with opportunities to specialize in painting and printmaking.

Graduates gain the skills needed to communicate effectively through visual art and participate meaningfully in creative fields.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Fine Arts with a 2D emphasis, explore one of the following major-specific courses
Drawing I
March 11, 2026 08:49 AM
ART 110
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Theories in Art
April 09, 2026 01:45 PM
ART 309
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Figure Drawing
April 09, 2026 01:39 PM
ART 312R
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Painting II
April 09, 2026 01:35 PM
ART 350R
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Figurative Painting
April 09, 2026 01:35 PM
ART 355R
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Business for the Professional Artist
March 11, 2026 08:51 AM
ART 392
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Modern and Contemporary Art and Theory
April 09, 2026 01:37 PM
ART 404
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Advanced 2D Studio
April 09, 2026 01:34 PM
ART 450R
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4-Year Plan
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Salary Outlook for BYUI Graduates

Explore earnings data for BYU-Idaho students who graduated in art-related fields.

1 year

$29,688

Average Salary

5 years

$44,220

Average Salary

10 years

$54,821

Average Salary

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This data is based on outcomes for BYU-Idaho graduates with a degree in this major, using federal Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) data. It reflects actual earnings and employment over time, rather than job market estimates.

Career Possibilities for 2D Art

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.

Career Options

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Dive Deeper Into 2D Art

Explore helpful articles about this major, including career paths, skills, and opportunities. Get the insight you need to make an informed decision about your future at BYU-Idaho.

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Students on Campus - July 2026
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Forms of 2D Art
August 14, 2026 11:15 AM
Explore drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, and other two-dimensional art forms that develop creative and technical expression.
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Art 110 - June 2024
Career Possibilities
What Can I Do with an Art Degree?
August 14, 2026 11:21 AM
Discover career possibilities in studio art, design, education, museums, galleries, illustration, and creative media.
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AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in Fine Arts
You will learn to leverage artificial intelligence as a sophisticated tool for brainstorming new artistic concepts and refining reference imagery for complex compositions. Our curriculum also explores the use of AI to draft professional artist statements and exhibition proposals to ensure your business strategy is as innovative as your creative work.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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