Bachelor of Arts - Art

The Bachelor of Arts in Art in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of the Incarnate Word shapes the next generation of artists and the artistically minded through the development of technical competence, professionalism, context, expression and mastery of discipline.

Art majors are critical thinkers, creative, adaptable and flexible. Students can interpret information and express concepts and ideas in new and exciting ways. Those who major in Art have the flexibility to pursue a wide range of exciting career paths in the professional art world or related industries. They are also well prepared for entry into a Master of Fine Art (MFA) program. A degree in art offers an appreciation for the arts and a deeper understanding of its role in cultures and societies, which promotes lifelong learning, curiosity and creativity. The University of Incarnate Word’s Bachelor of Arts in Art degree program also integrates professional skill development and an understanding of the business and culture of the art world, all of which support career readiness.

Graduates of this undergraduate Art program have gone on to work as art teachers in primary or secondary school levels as well as college/university levels, coordinators for city art programs such as afterschool and public art programs, grant writers for museums and non-profit organizations, conservators to restore vintage work, curators and arts administrators in the non-profit sector, among other roles in the professional art industry.