Art
Explore diverse art projects and collaborations, traditional and innovative. Great facilities and work with renowned artists.
Art, Studio Art Concentration, B.F.A.
Art majors are exposed to cross-disciplinary projects and collaborations in both traditional and non-traditional materials with the ability to experiment in today's ever-evolving art fields.
Upgrades to the completely renovated, three-floor Andrew L. Todd Hall features state-of-the-art master classrooms, studios, and equipment. The Art Department regularly invites local and regional artists and nationally and internationally known artists to exhibit in the Todd Art Gallery, conduct workshops, and lecture in numerous classes. MTSU's growing art department offers a wide variety of studio options with an emphasis in ceramics, painting, printmaking, or sculpture.
News Briefs
MTSU faculty uses internal grant to showcase sculptures, provide student experience
A Middle Tennessee State University art and design professor landed one of the university’s internal grants to create his upcoming solo exhibition that explores the fickle nature of memory and how it informs the present through sculpture. Associate professor and artist Mark Mcleod’s exhibit “Cairns” will be hosted at Jacksonville University’s Alexandre Brest Gallery in Jacksonville, Florida, kicking off with [ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU faculty uses internal grant to showcase sculptures, provide student experience
A Middle Tennessee State University art and design professor landed one of the university’s internal grants to create his upcoming solo exhibition that explores the fickle nature of memory and how it informs the present through sculpture. Associate professor and artist Mark Mcleod’s exhibit “Cairns” will be hosted at Jacksonville University’s Alexandre Brest Gallery in Jacksonville, Florida, kicking off with [ Read More ]
Art, Studio Art Concentration, B.F.A.
The Studio Art program offers preparation for students who want to work professionally in visual arts, art-related careers, and design occupations or to pursue advanced study in graduate school. Art degrees help prepare for a variety of career options such as
- Animator
- Appraiser
- Archivist
- Architecture model builder
- Art director
- Art instructor
- Art therapist
- Artist
- Arts administrator
- Arts critic
- Buyer
- Ceramic artist
- Designer
- Engraver
- Exhibit designer
- Fashion illustrator
- Game designer
- Illustrator
- Museum / gallery curator
- Painter
- Photographer
- Restorer
- Sculptor
- Studio owner
Employers of MTSU alumni include
Art graduates find professional opportunities at a variety of entities; some individuals choose to continue their studies in graduate school. Examples of both are listed below:
- Academy Street Studio
- Aradani Studios
- CapTeeVation
- Contemporary Painters
- Cumberland Gallery
- For Art’s Sake Studios
- Frist Center for the Visual Arts
- Grand Adventure Comics
- Moxie Art Supply
- Rosewalker Design
Graduate Schools
- California College of the Arts
- Memphis College of Art
- Savannah School of Art and Design
- University of Connecticut
- University of Iowa
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
Public Accountability Notice
MTSU is an accredited institutional member of NASAD, National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
To see data about the program, please visit this webpage: https://planeffectiveness.mtsu.edu/art_bfa/.
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