Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Why Choose Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art at WIU?

  • Comprehensive curriculum taught by dedicated professional artists and scholars
  • Studio class sizes that allow for individual student instruction
  • Many opportunities for participation in exhibitions, field trips, teaching activities, and visiting artist and scholar events
  • Rigorous hands on program that ensures students acquire necessary skills
  • Highly skilled faculty provide instruction in a wide variety of artistic media

Program Availability

  • Macomb

Job Placements of WIU Graduates

WIU Graduates with a BFA in Art have found careers as professional studio artists, graphic designers and photographers, business owners, university art professors and instructors, k-12 art teachers, tattoo artists, art therapists, gallery owners, and marketing managers.

Scholarships

Western Illinois University awards over 1,000 scholarships annually based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. To explore all the scholarship and award opportunities available at WIU, please visit the Scholarship Office website.