UTSA students seeking an Art degree choose between two distinct National Association of Schools of Art and Design accredited studio art degrees. Whether you aspire to become a professional artist, fine arts educator, performer or scholar, a studio art degree from UTSA serves as the perfect opportunity to enhance your creative and contemporary pursuits under a close mentorship. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) includes intensive studio coursework along with supportive studies in art history and criticism. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) focuses on foundation study, specializations in studio art practices, and a broad foundation in art history.<br>UTSA is all about your success. Our experiential learning initiative takes what you learn in the classroom and helps you apply it to real life. As a student in the College of Liberal & Fine Arts (COLFA), you will explore, engage and reflect on your experiences to launch your career in a global society. The COLFA Student Success Center is a one-stop resource to help you achieve your academic, personal and professional goals. Receive tutoring, find internships, connect with industry professionals for job opportunities, and enhance your professional development skills through the center's comprehensive programming.<br>The specialization in sculpture fosters creative problem-solving skills and supports various processes, materials, and conceptual explorations. Students develop hands-on skills in traditional methods and spatial awareness while exploring contemporary mediums and interdisciplinary approaches to 3-dimensional space. Projects can range from wood, steel, and bronze casting to sculptures that explore fibers, mixed media, found objects, sound, performance, and installation. At UTSA, sculpture is a limitless field of possibility, and we help each student amplify their unique artistic voice.