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 Louisiana State University – Shreveport. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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Louisiana State University – Shreveport (LSUS)

2048 Johnson Hwy, Eunice, LA

LSUS, a public institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Shreveport, LA, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 4,500 students are enrolled per year at LSUS.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common test scores among students admitted to this school are between 20 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 890 - 1060 on the SAT exam. 48% of students that apply are accepted to LSUS, of which 75% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $4,900, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending LSUS. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Louisiana State University - Shreveport Pilots participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.lsus.edu/.

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).