29 Arts BSc Degree Programs

The Bachelor of Science in Art program focuses on developing students’ skills in various art disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media. The program emphasizes both technic...

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Art program offers students a well-rounded education in visual arts with a focus on both practical skills and critical thinking. The curriculum emphasizes studio work, ...

The Bachelor of Science in Art & Design program provides students with a comprehensive education that combines foundational art and design principles with specialized areas of study. The curriculum em...

The Bachelor of Arts & Letters B.S. program offers a flexible and interdisciplinary approach to undergraduate education, allowing students to tailor their studies to align with their personal interest...

The Art Department at UC Riverside offers a range of courses for the undergraduate student who is interested in active participation in a world where communication is increasingly visual. The curriculum provides a broad-based engagement with creativity and innovation through experimental and interdisciplinary approaches to visual manifestations of ideas and self-expression. Instruction is non-vocational and follows the goals of critical thinking and exploration appropriate to the research institution of the University of California through courses covering a variety of contemporary art practices including painting, sculpture, photography, video and digital media. The program does not provide training in task-specific commercial arts as one would find at a trade school and is most appropriate to students who have a deep interest and commitment to the visual arts. However, in a world where the venues of visual expression and communication are growing exponentially, creativity and skills of visual articulation can have significant vocational value in a range of applications. Choosing a major in the Art Department at UCR, students will find a faculty of successful and dedicated working artists with international reputations and deep commitment to education, excellent technical facilities, and a welcoming community of like-minded individuals.

The Bachelor of Science in Art with a focus on Kinetic Imaging offers students a comprehensive education that emphasizes both the theoretical and practical aspects of motion-based art. The program is ...

American Studies is an interdisciplinary approach to studying American culture and history, challenging students to think about American culture as a whole, rather than from the perspective of a single academic discipline. The combination of courses in the American Studies curriculum fosters critical thinking and writing skills, develops the ability to synthesize information, and encourages a greater understanding of self and society. The American Studies major earns a B.A. degree.

As an art major, you will have exciting opportunities to hone your skills and create alongside fellow artists as you pursue your degree. Within this program, you’ll learn foundational skills and develop a deeper understanding of your art form as well as technology and business practices that will help you achieve success within your career.

Prepare for a career in studio production while developing your creative process and techniques. You'll explore a variety of media, including drawing, ceramics, printmaking, sculpting, and painting. You'll also study concepts in art history, aesthetics, and art criticism. Faith is the foundation of who we are and it fuels what we do. God’s creative work in our lives gives us the confidence to use our struggles as inspiration, to fuel our creative fire and point back to Him. You can learn how the joy, hardships, and discovery in your faith can produce remarkable results in your own work.

Do you have a passion for graphic design, photography, oil painting, fashion? Whatever your outlet, a foundation in Art and Design will help you to develop a knowledgeable approach to sharing your point of view. Our Pathway of Art and Design targets the skills you will need in university to critically assess information, develop your design portfolio, and express yourself through visual language. 

The communication studies major strives to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed for a number of careers in the fields of broadcast and electronic media, newspaper editorial and production, as well as advertising and public relations. The major features a common core of courses to provide you with an understanding of both the history of the field and the ethical responsibilities of professional communicators in our society.

The Digital Art and Design (DART) program prepares students for the engaging field of digital design and gaming. Offering a foundation for a broad understanding of digital media, this major stresses the aesthetics of design and effective technology for an engaging, interactive experience.

This rare BSc degree in Animation is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and vocational experience needed to enter this dynamic and rapidly growing industry.

The BSc in Interactive Media is designed to help students develop skills in creating digital content, designing interactive experiences, and understanding user engagement. The course combines practica...

At this level, you will start gaining a more profound understanding of the processes and techniques involved in the production of art. You will want to develop your flair for creativity and we will want to help you channel it by exposing you to new ideas. We will be pushing you beyond your comfort zone so that you can realise your full potential.