Get ready for professional work in the studio arts
The Studio Art degree at Houghton College prepares you for professional art production, graduate studies, teaching and more. Areas of study include both 2D and 3D media, including drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, furniture design, printmaking, graphic design and mixed media. All faculty members are working artists actively involved in production and exhibition.
Creative Confidence + Faith
As a Studio Arts major, you will gain confidence in your ability to integrate faith, knowledge and creativity through courses that provide a comprehensive experience in a variety of materials and techniques.
Explore the Great Works of Art in Person
Art students at Houghton can take advantage of a robust travel program to view the very best works of art. Travel to the cultural capitals of Europe every other year during Mayterm for your Art History credit or take the annual weekend trip to view a major collection in the northeast or mid-Atlantic area.
BA
124 credits
Program total:
40 credits
Required Courses
84 credits
Elective courses + general education
BS
124 credits
Program total:
46 credits
Required Courses
78 credits
Elective courses + general education
BFA
124 credits
Program total:
62-66 credits
Required Courses
58-62 credits
Elective courses + general education
What will I learn?
Through Houghton’s BA/BS/BFA in Studio Art you will gain exposure to all available art concentrations before deciding on your specific area of study.
Concentrations
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State-of-the-art Facilities
Art and design students at Houghton have a light-filled, dedicated space to create in the Stevens Art Studio. The Design Media Studio provides students with a large, clean workspace for multiple design media and photography classes; cutting mats and drafting tools; large-format Epson inkjet printers; and Mac PowerBooks with wireless internet and printing connection.
Senior Capstone Exhibition
Finish your time at Houghton with an opportunity to exhibit your comprehensive and coherent body of work in a special show at the college. You will gain real-world experience in presentation, promotion, logistics and documentation in a show that is open to the public.
Prepare to sell and market your art
Interested in freelancing or owning your own business? Houghton offers an Art Business minor so you can learn the fundamentals of business, marketing and entrepreneurial practices to help launch your career.
Program Outcomes
Students earning a BA/BS/BFA in Studio Art from Houghton College are prepared to enter graduate school for further study, or to work as a/an
- Art gallery director
- Freelance illustrator
- Professional photographer
- Industrial designer
- School art teacher
- Web designer
- Film/TV editor
- Gallery director
- Commercial potter