Bachelor of Fine Arts

Grow as an Artist and a Professional with a BFA

The BFA at IU Southeast is designed for students who are ready to take their artistic talent to the next level. Through intensive studio practice, you’ll build a strong portfolio that showcases both your creative range and technical ability. You’ll explore traditional and contemporary approaches to artmaking, engage in critical discussion, and develop your unique artistic identity. Whether your goal is to exhibit your work, pursue graduate study, or enter the creative workforce, the BFA prepares you with the experience and confidence to succeed.

Specialize in Your Chosen Artistic Discipline

As a BFA student, you’ll choose a studio concentration such as painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, digital art, or graphic design. You’ll gain hands-on experience through challenging, project-based courses that mirror professional art practices. Our small class sizes mean you’ll receive personalized mentorship from practicing artists, with opportunities to showcase your work in campus galleries and community exhibitions.

Prepare for a Creative Career

The BFA not only sharpens your artistic technique, it also helps you build the skills to navigate the professional art world. You’ll learn how to present your work, write artist statements, and curate exhibitions. You’ll also explore the business side of the arts, including marketing, networking, and applying for residencies or graduate programs.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics

Explore the expressive and functional possibilities of clay through hands-on studio practice. This degree emphasizes technical proficiency, creative development, and personal artistic voice in ceramic arts.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts

Combine traditional art foundations with emerging digital tools and techniques. This degree prepares students to create innovative visual work using digital illustration, animation, video, and interactive media.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing

Refine your drawing skills through intensive studio work and conceptual exploration. This degree supports artistic growth through a deep engagement with technique, composition, and personal expression.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Develop visual communication skills through design thinking, typography, branding, and digital media. This degree prepares students for creative careers in advertising, marketing, and digital design industries.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting

Engage deeply with the language of paint through traditional and contemporary approaches. This degree fosters experimentation, critical thinking, and studio mastery to support a personal and professional art practice.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking

Explore the art of multiples through techniques like relief, intaglio, lithography, and screenprinting. This degree emphasizes craftsmanship, conceptual development, and interdisciplinary applications in print media.