Visual Arts Program

The Visual Arts program at MSU provides opportunities for students pursing a B.A. in Fine Arts to develop historical and philosophical perspectives on the visual arts by:

1. Providing the opportunity for the student to develop a competitive portfolio of work or experiences in one or more areas of the visual arts; and
2. Developing the student's capacity for diligent and persistent inquiry about his work and environment.

ACCREDITATION

Morgan State University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

PROGRAM GOALS

The goals of the Fine Art Major are to:

1. Provide the opportunity for the student to develop historical and philosophical perspectives on the visual arts;
2. Provide the opportunity for the student to develop a competitive portfolio of work or experiences in one or more areas of the visual arts; and
3. Develop the student's capacity for diligent and persistent inquiry about his or her work and environment

Areas in Fine Arts

The department offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Fine Art. Under this degree program, students may follow tracks in four areas of fine art.

Students pursuing the Art History program track discover how art objects are not simply interesting relics from the past, but embody living ideas with which to grapple and from which to learn.  Art historians are found in a variety of complementary professions, including business, fashion, journalism, and politics to name a few. LEARN MORE

The Graphic Design program track provides students with the opportunity to focus on graphic design methods and techniques used in effective design thinking for visual communication. LEARN MORE

The program track in Illustration focuses on the fundamental elements of communication imagery. LEARN MORE

The Multi-Media Studio program track focuses primarily on the plastic arts such as Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, and Printmaking. LEARN MORE

MINOR IN FINE ART

The Visual Arts program at MSU also offers a minor in Fine Art for those wishing to develop their arts interests as a supplement to their major field. The minor in Fine Art requires students to complete a sequence of 18 credits. LEARN MORE