The School of Art & Design is an artistic and intellectual community that fosters creative thinking and lifelong learning. We prepare individuals for leadership and professional careers in the areas of visual art and design.
Our faculty guide aspiring artists and designers to build both theoretical and practical foundations, and encourage personal development in art, design, and the humanities. The art and design programs at UW-Stout are unlike any other in the nation.
The creative skill set our students acquire has a unique balance of fine art, design, history, theory, and innovation—all within a hands-on environment where students have opportunities to apply their education to real-world problems and solutions.
All B.F.A. students take first-year foundation core classes that support advanced coursework. As a student, you’ll benefit from instructors who deliver a vast breadth and depth of experiences as working artists and designers. If you are ready to learn and grow beyond your expectations, this is the art and design school for you.
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees
UW-Stout's School of Art & Design—one of the largest public art school in Wisconsin—is uniquely positioned to elevate our existing strengths and become the premier applied art and design school in the nation.
We provide state-of-the-art programming that creates hands-on opportunities students, exemplified by projects with the Jim Henson Workshop, Target and Trek Bicycles. Our vision for the next 50 years will enable expanded educational experiences provided by highly skilled faculty using exceptional equipment in high-tech labs.
The B.F.A. programs are 120 credits, and offer students a solid foundation in liberal arts, art history and fine arts with a balance of design, theory, conceptual and applied curriculum.
- B.F.A. Animation & Digital Media
- B.F.A. Game Design & Development
- B.F.A. Graphic Design & Interactive Media
- B.F.A. Illustration
- B.F.A. Industrial & Product Design
- B.F.A. Interior Design
- B.F.A. Studio Art
Bachelor of Science Degrees
The School of Art & Design recognizes the need for arts administrators with a refined understanding of how the arts function in society in the 21st century. The arts have the power to shape individuals, engage with current issues, and build communities. To help artists and entrepreneurs achieve these goals, an administrator needs a well-balanced mix of creativity, programming, marketing, community organizing, and collaboration.
Degree Minors & Disciplines
Art History MinorThe Art History minor offers students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their awareness of historical trends in art and design, and thereby increase their career marketability. The range of quality courses enables students to develop skills and increase knowledge relevant to their discipline. | Studio Art MinorThe Studio Art minor is a flexible program that develops knowledge and sensitivity in the visual arts that will enhance the education of students in non-art majors. Studio courses in a wide variety of art disciplines are available to students enrolled in the minor program. | Photography & Video MinorThe Photography & Video minor will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to be proficient in the visual languages of today's growing media options. Our program emphasizes the digital aspect of photography and video. |
Performing ArtsUW-Stout theatre, band, and choir welcome you to explore the performing arts on our campus. These programs provide a creative outlet to students who wish to further refine and explore their artistic talents. | Performing Arts MinorThe Performing Arts minor is a great compliment to any major on campus as you investigate expressions of humanity, create connections beyond subject boundaries, and draw people together, allowing you to relate in meaningful and enduring ways. | Design MinorThe Design minor provides a foundation in visual literacy and creative problem solving within the context of the design studio. Students analyze design systems, processes and products in historical and cultural contexts; they also produce creative works within prescribed constraints. |
Master's Degrees
The M.F.A. Design is a 60-credit terminal degree built on inter-disciplinary coursework in art and design with a unique focus in applied design. No other regional institution can provide a similar collaborative environment across so many design sub-disciplines within the school. In addition, concentration options provided in this program encourage collaboration across other disciplines offered at UW-Stout and will meet the anticipated needs of students, higher education and the practicing design profession. Graduates will be well-versed in qualitative and quantitative research in design and will be well-positioned to respond to emerging employer needs in Wisconsin, the region and around the globe.
