Overview
EIU's 2D Studio Art B.A. offers serious studio development with the flexibility to connect art to other academic and career interests. You will build foundations in drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, painting, sculpture and art history, then choose upper-level work in areas such as life drawing, painting, watercolor, printmaking, graphic design and digital art. Studio courses strengthen technique, craftsmanship, visual problem-solving and the ability to develop and communicate ideas.
The B.A. includes fewer required studio hours than the B.F.A., leaving room for a minor, a second major or additional coursework that supports your goals. You might connect studio art with education, communication, business, psychology, history, digital media or another field. At EIU, small studio classes give you direct access to faculty feedback, while the Doudna Fine Arts Center provides dedicated drawing and painting studios, a non-toxic printmaking studio, computer labs and public exhibition space. Juried exhibitions, student art sales, museum access, visiting artists, field trips, student organizations and study abroad options help you build a portfolio and participate in a creative community.
Accreditation: National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
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First-Year Students
Congratulations on your admission to Eastern Illinois University and your interest in the 2D Studio Art B.A. This program is a strong fit for students who want serious creative development along with the freedom to build a broader academic path.
At EIU, you will establish foundations in drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, painting, sculpture and art history. You can then shape your studio experience through courses in life drawing, painting, watercolor, printmaking, graphic design and digital art. As your skills grow, you will learn to move beyond technique and use visual choices to communicate ideas, experiences and points of view.
The B.A. offers an important advantage: flexibility. It leaves room to add a minor, pursue a second major or study another subject that supports the kind of artist and professional you want to become. Whether you are interested in education, communication, business, history, psychology, digital media or another field, your faculty advisor can help you create a thoughtful combination.
You will work in dedicated studios and public exhibition spaces in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Small classes allow faculty to know your work and offer personal feedback over time. Beyond class, you can participate in juried exhibitions, student art sales, visiting-artist programs, student organizations, study abroad and trips to museums and galleries. The accredited Tarble Museum of Art on campus gives you regular access to exhibitions and collections that can challenge and inspire your own practice.
We look forward to helping you build a strong portfolio, a wider perspective and an EIU experience shaped around your goals.
Transfer Students
Congratulations on your admission to Eastern Illinois University and your interest in the 2D Studio Art B.A. This program is a strong fit for students who want serious creative development along with the freedom to build a broader academic path.
At EIU, you will establish foundations in drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, painting, sculpture and art history. You can then shape your studio experience through courses in life drawing, painting, watercolor, printmaking, graphic design and digital art. As your skills grow, you will learn to move beyond technique and use visual choices to communicate ideas, experiences and points of view.
The B.A. offers an important advantage: flexibility. It leaves room to add a minor, pursue a second major or study another subject that supports the kind of artist and professional you want to become. Whether you are interested in education, communication, business, history, psychology, digital media or another field, your faculty advisor can help you create a thoughtful combination.
You will work in dedicated studios and public exhibition spaces in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Small classes allow faculty to know your work and offer personal feedback over time. Beyond class, you can participate in juried exhibitions, student art sales, visiting-artist programs, student organizations, study abroad and trips to museums and galleries. The accredited Tarble Museum of Art on campus gives you regular access to exhibitions and collections that can challenge and inspire your own practice.
We look forward to helping you build a strong portfolio, a wider perspective and an EIU experience shaped around your goals.
