Programs
Undergraduate Degrees & Minors
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- The mission of the B.A. program at Eastern Michigan University is to provide students with a strong liberal arts education through both studio and art history courses.
- Bachelor of Arts - Art History (BA)
- EMU's Art History program studies world cultures and their expressions in the visual arts. Students are encouraged to explore artworks as documents of particular times, places, societies, and individuals. Small upper-level classes allow for lively discussion and individual attention. Art History Minor available.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- The Bachelor of Fine Arts is designed to encourage students to develop a personal focus and direction as well as learn to function professionally as artists. The program provides a well-crafted balance between the conceptual and technical aspects of art making.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts - K-12 Visual Art Education (BFA)
- Art teacher candidates transition through four areas of study (general education, art studio, art pedagogy, and general education pedagogy) which culminate in the student teaching experience. Graduates of our program earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts K-12 Visual Art Education degree which qualifies them for PK-12 visual arts certification in the state of Michigan; a certification accepted in 46 states across America.
- Art Minor (Studio)
- Twelve hours in studio art or art history, including art courses for non-majors, of which at least six hours must be at the 200-level or above.
- Simulation, Animation and Gaming [BS]
- The BS in Simulation, Animation and Gaming is an exciting degree in the School of Art and Design. It is designed to guide students through a strong foundation in theory and practice into courses designed to imbue game and animation skills. Those skills are a jumping-off point into diverse choices for a tailored learning experience.
- Simulation, Animation and Gaming Minor
- Twenty hours in a combination of digital media, simulation, and design courses.
Graduate Degrees
- Master of Arts in Studio Art (MA)
- The M.A. curriculum consists of studio courses and seminars designed to encourage experimentation and critical thinking. Students are instrumental in defining the focus and direction their creative work will take; faculty provide opportunities for growth and development within a particular area, while also encouraging cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary work and experiences.
- Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art (MFA)
- The M.F.A. curriculum fosters experimentation, intellectual risk-taking, and critical thinking through studio work, seminar and cognate courses; students are expected to produce a body of original work that extends knowledge by making a proven contribution to the field. Cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary work is encouraged.