Fine Arts (BFA)

Imagine a future in fine arts. A Minot State art education boosts your chances of success. Our alumni excel as photographers, graphic designers, web designers, illustrators, educators, and visual artists. Build confidence in your creativity by honing technique, concept, and design. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree deepens your experience in studio art, design, and art history, preparing you for a professional career or a Master of Fine Arts. This program is for the most committed art students, with additional admissions requirements. 

Program Type: Major

Offered: On Campus

Credit Hours: 120

Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years

Department: Department of Fine and Performing Arts

Scholarships  

The Art Department has awarded over $50,000 in scholarships in the past decade to art students, with an average awardee receiving nearly $1,200.

11:1

Faculty to Student Ratio

Hartnett Hall

Reopened in Spring 2024 after a $26 million renovation, Hartnett Hall offers art students the ideal playground to support ceramics, graphic design, photography, and more.

Program Highlights

Art Galleries

Minot State University offers three unique galleries, including the nationally renowned Northwest Arts Center, known for its diverse exhibitions of contemporary and traditional art and impressive collection of artwork and historical artifacts.

Personal Studio Space

Hartnett Hall has undergone a complete renovation and expansion of community spaces, providing a wonderful environment for art students to dream, explore, and create. Personal studio spaces are available, offering dedicated areas for students to think, work, and build community, essential for their artistic growth.

Opportunities

University community opportunities like Art Club, Flat Tail Press, and NOTSTOCK, our arts festival, inspire through involvement with the Taube Museum of Art, Artspace Suite 1 Gallery, and local art groups.

Careers & Outcomes

56K

Median annual salary for craft and fine artists
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Top Careers

  • Graphic Designer
  • Commercial and Industrial Designer
  • Special Effects Artists and Animator
  • Curator
  • Etcher and Engraver
 
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Questions? We're Here to Help

Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu

Ryan Stander
Professor of Art
701-858-3297
ryan.stander@minotstateu.edu

Additional Program Information

Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.