Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree

The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Vanderbilt University. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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Vanderbilt University

1050 Union University Dr, Jackson, TN

Vanderbilt University is a nonprofit private institution that has many degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Nashville, TN, in a predominantly urban area. Vanderbilt University has a yearly student enrollment of over 13,000.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs VU offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 2050 to 2310 for the SAT exam and between 31 to 34 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to VU. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 20 percent of applicants being admitted per year. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $45,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $9,700 each year. Vanderbilt University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The mascot for Vanderbilt University is the "Commodores", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)

Students may visit the Vanderbilt University website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Vanderbilt University offers a bachelor's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).