Consider a fine arts profession
Studios, galleries, and individual clients are always on the lookout for artists who display outstanding talent, creativity, and style. A Minot State art education will increase your chances of being productive at the professional level. Graduates from our program work professionally as photographers, graphic designers, web page designers, illustrators, educators, gallery or museum directors, and working visual artists.
Learn with Minot State
Studying art at Minot State is a meaningful and rewarding experience. You will build confidence in your creativity by developing technique, concept, and design.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is a professionally-oriented program designed to offer you a deeper experience in studio art, design, and art history. These additional studio and art history credits help you identify your strengths as an artist and better prepare you for a professional career or graduate study in studio art. The BFA program has additional admissions requirements and is intended for the most committed and focused art students.
Career outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, craft and fine artists earn a median pay of $49,960 and graphic designers $50,710 per year.
Offered: On campus
Art department scholarship
The Harvey & Arlone Twyman scholarship is available to incoming freshmen, transfer students, and currently enrolled majors. Awards are based on the quality of applications and student portfolios. You are encouraged to apply at MinotStateU.edu/msuart.
Accreditation
Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.