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Studio Art degrees abroad

Studio art, or fine art, refers to the creation and academic study of visual art forms, including painting, drawing, sculpting, photography, illustration, ceramics, glass, and printmaking. It’s a subject that combines theory, practice, and critical reflection.

A degree in studio arts will equip you with the creativity, imagination, and individuality needed to become an established artist. You’ll experiment with a range of techniques, equipment, and media to produce original and thought-provoking pieces. You’ll draw upon research and theory to develop an appreciation of how your work, and that of other artists, is framed by social, historical, cultural, and political contexts.

By studying abroad, you’ll see first-hand how different cultures and countries have expressed their identities through art over time. You’ll visit international galleries and will be inspired by new techniques and styles that will enrich your own practice. You’ll build a culturally-diverse portfolio, learn from local artists, and come to understand the global power of art.

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Studio Art program structure

There are plenty of options when it comes to studying studio art. Two-year associate degrees offer a comprehensive introduction to the subject and are a great launchpad into entry-level employment or further study.

The most popular course of study is a bachelor’s degree, which is studied over three or four years. Students have the choice of either a BA or a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree. A BA program typically combines studio art with liberal arts modules, whereas a BFA is a pre-professional degree that is solely focused on studio art modules.

After completing your bachelor’s, you might choose to pursue a postgraduate qualification. At the graduate level, courses become more research-focused and less practical. An MA can be studied over one or two years, followed by a PhD which takes roughly five years to finish.

You’ll spend a significant amount of your study time getting hands-on in art studios. However, you’ll also attend lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and critical group discussions. You’ll be assessed mainly through your portfolio of work, but you’ll complete research projects, essays, critical reflections, and presentations too.

The topics covered in your studio art degree will depend on your university and country of choice. However, there are some core areas that you can expect to encounter, including:

  • Introduction to fine art
  • Technical skills for artists
  • Modernism and avant-gardes
  • Postmodernism
  • Reflective practice
  • Contemporary art theory

Degrees related to studio art

Studio Art study abroad programs

Studio art undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in studio art

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    Art & Visual Studies: Studio Art - BA Whittier College, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,924 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, August
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    Art and Design: Studio Art - BA Nova Southeastern University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    37,080 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Art Studio - BFA Hope College, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    39,000 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Art Studio - BFA Western Washington University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    26,562 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, September
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    Art Studio - BFA University of Lethbridge, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    21,304 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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Associate in studio art

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    Art Studio - AA Cuesta College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,288 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Art: Studio Art - AA Seattle Central College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,575 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    June, September, January, April
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    Studio Arts (Diablo Valley College) - AA Colleges of Contra Costa, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,840 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Studio Art - AFA St. Charles Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    6,660 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Studio Arts - AA College of the Desert, USA
    • Blended learning

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,368 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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Diploma in studio art

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    Fine Arts Studio - OCDip Centennial College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,453 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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    Studio Arts - Dip MacEwan University, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    24,000 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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Studio art graduate programs

Master's in studio art

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    Fine Arts: Studio Art - MFA University of Waterloo, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    20 months
    Annual tuition fee
    15,392 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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    Studio Art - MFA California State University, San Bernardino, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,723 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August
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    Studio Art - MFA California State University, Long Beach, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,658 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January
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    Studio Art - MFA Stephen F. Austin State University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,562 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Studio Art - MFA American University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    34,596 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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Future studio art careers

You’ll graduate with a fantastic theoretical and practical understanding of studio art. Your creativity and originality will be highly sought after by employers across a range of companies and organizations. You’ll have the tools to accelerate your career in any of the following roles:

  • Fine artist
  • Illustrator
  • Printmaker
  • Art teacher
  • Photographer
  • Community arts worker
  • Art director
  • Art critic

Art is a competitive industry and getting noticed can be tricky. Entering competitions, displaying your work in exhibitions, and undertaking work experience will help to get your name on the map and improve your employability.