The Division of Art offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that provide students with practical, conceptual, and critical training in the visual arts in the context of a world-renowned public research 1 university. Our faculty consists of national and internationally recognized artists and educators who guide students to develop their intellectual and creative strengths while planning for future careers in the visual arts and related fields.
Undergraduate Programs
BA, Art: 3D4M: ceramics + glass + sculpture
BA, Art: Interdisciplinary Visual Art
BA, Art: Painting + Drawing
BA, Art: Photo/Media
Honors in Art
Graduate Programs
MFA 3D4M: ceramics + glass + sculpture
MFA, New Genres
MFA, Painting + Drawing, Printmaking
Why choose Art at UW?
Art plays a crucial role in shaping an environment from which students gain the experiences necessary to be innovative, critical and compassionate contributors to society. From the formation of ideas to exhibiting works in public, art nurtures the quality of courage necessary for thinkers and makers to keep all facets of society accountable to our collective histories, contemporary issues, and the future concerns.