The BFA in Art Design: Integrated Studio Arts is designed for art and design students interested in developing and combining skills across the visual arts. A panel of advisors guides students as they choose classes that are most appropriate for their personal vision. Active artist-faculty across all Art Design concentrations offer individualized instruction emphasizing the development of each student's visual voice. You will be able to mix-and-match studio courses from our other programs to build your own path of study: animation & game arts ceramics drawing graphic design illustration jewelry/metals painting photography printmaking sculpture textiles The BFA is a professional degree with concentrated areas of specialization, so you will take more art courses than you would in a BA program. At UMass Dartmouth, you also have the advantages of a university education where you can diversify your studies and expand your career opportunities. advantages of a university education where you can diversify your studies and expand your career opportunities. Our faculty will prepare you to become a creative artist, pursue graduate study, or engage in one of the fine arts-related professions. Fine artists are inherent problem-solvers, negotiators, collaborators, and team-players, they have excellent hand/eye coordination and can illustrate their ideasoften quickly'so that others can understand a concept beyond the written or spoken word.