New York University's School of Culture, Education and Human development is located in New York City's historic Greenwich Village. The school offers the BFA degree in studio art. According to the school's website, the degree is designed for those who wish to combine studio art with a general liberal arts education. Students will learn contemporary art history and theory and will complete interdisciplinary courses that encourage them to discover new ways of making art. In the first year, students complete the "foundation program," which focuses on studio and critical art theory classes. In the subsequent years, students complete liberal art courses and select studio courses in consultation with academic counselors. Course topics include art and activism, sex and contemporary art and "the artist as visionary and saboteur."
The University of Michigan's School of Art and Design is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The BFA program leads to a four-year, undergraduate degree in art and design methods. Students in the program must complete an international study component. The first two years of the program are structures. The final two years allow students flexibility in selecting their coursework. Sample courses include drawing studio, digital studio and art design perspectives. Students can also prepare for graduate level degrees at the university, including the Master of Fine Arts.
Located in Chicago, Illinois, the American Academy of Art offers several BFA Art degrees covering several areas, including illustration, design, multimedia, Web design, painting and photography. Students can study commercial art and fine art during the four years at this institution. As a part of the curriculum, students are required to complete foundational courses in the first year, including "Fundamentals of Art of Life Drawing." Students are also required to complete courses in humanities and science, which help them understand the context behind the art they study.
The University of Wisconsin offers the BFA in art through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Students can study several different areas of art, including graphic design, industrial design, interior design, multimedia design and studio art. Students must complete general education courses, including math, social science and humanities. After the first two years, students are required to present a portfolio of their best work to faculty. In turn, faculty members will offer suggestions to improve performance over the last two years. Students end their four years with a student show, where they exhibit their work. The campus is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin.