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Department of Fine Arts
Based on the experience and expertise of renowned professors and instructors who have exhibited their work across the globe, students of Fine Arts at AUM learn traditional and contemporary principles, methods and techniques for building specialized roles in the field, emphasizing personal expression and specialization in a variety of art careers including graphic design, drawing and painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics and art history.
Through a combination of coursework, focused studio time and collaboration with fellow students and faculty members, you can earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art with a choice of five concentrations or a Bachelor of Art in Fine Arts with a choice of two concentrations.
Fine Arts at AUM
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers students a traditional liberal arts education to meet the needs of the 21st century, allowing them to compete for a variety of careers in an increasingly complex and evolving world.
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Degree Programs
The Department of Fine Arts offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts with two concentrations, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, with five concentrations.
Graphic Design
Prepare for a career in design using print, digital, video and presentation media.
Photography
Learn the latest digital technology, and explore the potential of photography as a medium for creating fine art.
Painting and Drawing
Express yourself in one of the world’s oldest artistic traditions. Learn how to use paints of many kinds, including watercolors.
Sculpture
Explore the many possibilities for constructing three-dimensional art. Traditional media include wood, metal and stone, but the materials you use are limited only by your imagination.
Visual Arts
Undertake a wide-ranging investigation of art and art history, and explore the world of ideas in a broad, liberal arts degree plan.
Art History
Explore the visual culture of all times and places.
Meet the Faculty


William Fenn
Department Chair; Associate Professor | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences


Breuna Baine
Associate Professor | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences


Mark Benson
Associate Professor; Academic Advisor | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences


Allison Frost
Departmental Coordinator | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences


Nikhil Ghodke
Assistant Professor | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences


Andrew Hairstans
Associate Professor | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences


Sue Jensen
Associate Professor | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

