program description

as a humanistic discipline, the fine arts emphasize self-discovery and realization of individual creative potential as invaluable assets in both career and personal development. the pursuit of a fine arts career is a commitment to creating images through which artists may identify and critique society. thus the artist contributes to the preservation and advancement of culture.

the bachelor of fine arts (bfa) is an intensive professional program of study specifically designed to prepare you to enter the field of fine arts and/or continue your studies in graduate school. the bfa allows you to collaborate with faculty on independent special interest problems. 

fine arts at the university of dayton offer the creative individual a wide variety of artistic experiences designed for personal enrichment and high degree of originality. a faculty of highly qualified artists offers instruction in such areas as painting, drawing, ceramics, illustration, sculpture, and printmaking. fine art studio classes provide a broad base of experience for the individual seeking to explore the diverse possibilities of artistic expression and thought. the department offers a broad selection of courses that provide beginner as well as the committed artist with a range of experiences that are intended to enhance and expand a student’s creative abilities.

the university of dayton is accredited by the national association of schools of art and design (nasad).