Specializations | Art, Architecture, and Design | SIU

Areas of Study

Art and design is personal, creative, innovative and imaginative. That is why we offer 13 unique specializations to fit your individual interests. All of our inter-disciplinary programs encompass the practice, history, and theory of fine art, crafts and design and give you a broad skill-set, while also giving you the freedom to narrow down and meet your specific goals. Whether you want to teach, paint, critique, design, sculpt, draw, forge, print or a little bit of it all, we have you covered.

You can choose from a BFA, BA, MFA or graduate certificate, or add on a minor. Check below for degree requirements, career options, student organizations, funding opportunities and so much more.

Undergraduate Specializations (BA/BFA)

• Art Education (BFA, BA)
• Art History (BA)
• Communication Design (BFA)
• Drawing (BFA)
• General Studio (BA)
• Industrial Design (BFA)
• Photography (BA)
• Pre-Art Therapy (BFA)
• Studio Art (BFA)
  Areas of Study under the Studio Art Specialization:
  • Ceramics
  • Glass
  • Metalsmithing
  • Painting
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture

Graduate Areas of Emphasis (MFA)

• Ceramics
• Design
• Drawing
• Glass
• Painting
• Printmaking
• Blacksmithing/Small Metals
• Sculpture