Bachelor of Arts in Arts

Webster University

The BA in Art is a liberal arts degree that familiarizes students with the rich tradition of the visual arts, provides them with an understanding of the tools and materials available to the artist as a means of personal expression, shows students that there are fundamental concepts which unify all art yet which allow for infinite variation, and introduces to them alternative ways of looking, seeing, finding, and discovering. While exploring a variety of media, learning the techniques and expressive opportunities unique to each, students have the opportunity to explore other interests throughout the university and are encouraged to incorporate those interest into their artistic production. Primary focus in the program is on students finding their own creative and conceptual voice, and discovering ways to visually communicate their thoughts and ideas. This program is offered through the Department of Art, Design, and Art History in the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts. Please see the Colleges, Schools, and Departments section of this catalog for further information. Learning OutcomesSuccessful graduates of the BA in Art program will be able to:Express an individual, creative voice through an artistic practice that engages with contemporary global art and design discourse.Implement the formal vocabularies of art and design as a foundation for artistic dialogue.Practice drawing as a means to develop ideas.Draw upon the history of art and design as a wellspring for ideas, solutions and meaning within one's own artistic practice.Analyze and discuss art and design through discipline-specific vocabularies and methods.Display growth and competence in artistry and technical skills across a variety of artistic media and processes.