B.A. of Fine Arts Degree Sheet
Fine arts majors have an understanding of art and personal expression. During the
course of the program, students will acquire strong skills in research, public speaking,
and writing.
About the Program
This interdisciplinary degree program allows students to concentrate in art, drama,
or music while receiving arts administration and graphic design skills. Students gain
both practical work experience and professional networks by completing an internship—a
requirement of the 120-hour-credit program. In addition to an internship, graduates
produce a portfolio comprised of their best projects created during their time in
the fine arts program.
Graduates of the fine arts program will:
- Describe, in detail, the historical and stylistic development of each of the fine arts.
- Effectively analyze and communicate the significance of humanities and fine arts products and performances.
- Express ideas through multiple media.
- Produce posters, brochures, ads and postcards using design and graphic software.
The courses, which form the core of the fine arts degree, develop a students’ skills
and cultural knowledge for an exciting career within: fine arts non-profit organizations;
fine arts administration positions; gallery, museum or fine arts foundation work;
fine arts journals or publications; fine arts consulting; technical theater; or graduate
school in art history, music history, drama history or liberal studies.
Though not mandatory, students have the option of choosing a minor (minimum of 18
hours), such as: Art, Arts Administration, Communication Studies, and Creative Writing,
to help further specialize their program.
All fine arts graduates will leave UHD prepared to step into the vibrant arts scene
that Houston offers.
Affiliated Student Organizations
The O’Kane Theater, which is within the Department of Art and Humanities, allows students the opportunity
to experience working both on-stage and backstage. For over 35 years, students, faculty,
staff and alumni have participated in productions that include: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, A Few Good Men, Fences, and Steel Magnolias.
The O’Kane Gallery, named for Harry W. O’Kane, annually hosts five to six exhibitions that represent
diverse artists, themes and mediums. UHD faculty carefully curates each exhibition
to ensure it is engaging, inspiring, and informative.
Career Options
A Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts prepares graduates for a variety of careers:
- Education
- Museum Curation
- Administration
- Commercial Art
- Studio Art & Live Performance
- Media & Photography
- Art Criticism
- Acting, Directing, Stage Design, & Technical Theater