Majors & Programs: Fine Art | Winthrop University

Fine Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Department of Fine Arts helps our student artists explore the artist's role in our world through an atmosphere of stylistic freedom. Through one-on-one relationships with faculty members and the ability to work on real-world projects, our community of artists allows students to refine their artistic work and broaden their knowledge while training with professionals currently working in the field.

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Curriculum and Learning Opportunities

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is a professional degree designed for students who wish to pursue the visual arts as a profession or for the student wishing to pursue graduate study. Areas of emphasis include ceramics, drawing, expanded media, painting, photography, and sculpture. Students may choose a single or dual discipline from the above areas. Additional subject areas to compliment the above include courses in printmaking, jewelry/metals, video, and interdisciplinary studio.

Single Discipline Curriculum  Dual Discipline Curriculum

Why Winthrop?

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Cutting Edge Facilities

The facilities we provide on campus include advanced technology studios in all the arts.

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Nationally Accredited

Winthrop is the only institution—public or private—in South Carolina with all five of its arts programs nationally accredited.

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Small Classes and Exceptional Faculty

Students benefit from personalized attention in small classes taught by internationally acclaimed faculty, all of whom are practicing professionals in their fields.


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Beyond Graduation

"Coming here has really helped me grow as an artist, but also as a person… I came here not really feeling like an artist, but now having graduated, I’m confident in where I’m going with my life."

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