Bachelor of Arts in Art - Art Studio (Photography/Digital Arts)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Department of Art and Design, in the College of Arts and Sciences at SIUE, provides an excellent studio art program for its majors, minors and post-graduate students in newly built and renovated facilities offering state-of-the-art technology. While students are encouraged to develop their creative, intellectual and technical potential in the visual arts, they also have the opportunity to pursue minors in diverse areas such as anthropology, business, geography, history and more. Emphasis is placed on the development of conceptual and visual vocabulary, as well as the ability of students to discuss their work within historical and contemporary contexts. At SIUE, the Department of Art and Design offers a core foundation of skills that students can build upon in order to produce meaningful and engaging works with diverse objectives. Our students are challenged to view themselves as professionals on the first day they step into a classroom.The photography and digital media program at SIUE offers Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees that emphasize technical skill, conceptual development and theory related to contemporary photography and digital imaging/media. Our program offers students the opportunity to explore digital, analog and alternative photography, in addition to time-based media and installation-based practices. Students are encouraged to experiment, engage in interdisciplinary approaches, and expand their definition of photography. Studio production is coupled with critical inquiry into the relationship between art, technology, society and culture. Whether the student is interested in fine art, commercial, editorial or other photographic applications, our program aims to be a conduit for personal growth and aesthetic development while students enhance their studio practice and prepare for the myriad of careers in the creative sector.