Brigham Young University offers bachelor's of art degrees in art and art education and a bachelor of fine arts degree with an emphasis in either two-dimensional or three-dimensional art. Art can also be chosen as a minor. Basic classes for all art students include art history and theory, drawing concepts, visual design, and beginning ceramics and sculpture.
Brigham Young University Hawaii
Fine Arts Department
55-220 Kulanui Street
BYUH #1953
Laie, HI 96762
808-675-3892
byuh.edu
The University of Hawaii at Hilo offers a bachelor's of art degree in art and art as a minor. The BA program teaches art history and enhances students' creative and expressive abilities through various mediums. Emphasis is placed upon drawing, painting and printmaking, for students to develop a portfolio fit for entrance into graduate school.
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Art Department
200 W. Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808-974-7524
uhh.hawaii.edu
The University of Hawaii at Manoa is respected internationally, and it's the only Hawaiian school to offer graduate studies with a master's of art degree in Asian art history and Pacific art history and a master's of fine arts degree in visual arts. Undergraduate studies include work that leads to a bachelor's of art degree, with a focus on studio art or art history.
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Department of Art and Art History
2535 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
808-956-8251
uhm.hawaii.edu
Hawaii Community College offers a certificate of completion in digital media arts, which prepares students for entry-level positions in multimedia careers. Requirements include introductory courses in digital arts, 2-D design, digital imaging, motion imaging and setting up a small business. One elective course is chosen among photography, graphic design, film or animation.
Hawaii Community College
200 W. Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808-974-7533
hawcc.hawaii.edu
Kapiolani Community College's New Media Arts program offers studies in computer animation, web design and other areas of multimedia design. Students can earn an associate in science degree in animation or interface design. The program teaches advanced technical art skills, using various design software with small class sizes and skilled instructors.
Kapiolani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-734-9290
kcc.hawaii.edu
Maui Community College offers an academic subject certificate in visual arts, which gives students course credits for transfer to continue art studies at any college within the University of Hawaii network. Courses offered include painting, printmaking, ceramics, graphic arts and fiber arts.
Maui Community College
310 Ka'ahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732
808-984-3202
maui.hawaii.edu
Windward Community College offers an academic subject certificate in drawing and painting for those wishing to transfer to a four-year college or become a professional artist. Before earning the certificate, students must present a portfolio of work to the department faculty for review.
Windward Community College
45-720 Keaahala Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
808-235-7400
windward.hawaii.edu