Bachelor's
About Art, B.F.A. at CSUSB
If an art studio feels like your second home, the Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cal State San Bernardino is where your creativity can truly take shape. Our B.F.A. program is designed for students who are serious about pursuing a professional career in the arts—whether you're drawn to painting, sculpture, mixed media, or new forms of digital expression.
Careers in Art, B.F.A.
Earning your Bachelor of Fine Arts from CSUSB opens the door to a wide range of creative career paths. From working as a practicing artist to roles in education, design, arts administration, or creative direction—your future is as open and inspired as your imagination. These are just a few of the titles you might hold:
- Fine artist
- Art director
- Creative director
- Arts administrator
- Illustrator
- Curator
- Conservator
- Visual artist
- Art educator
- Art dealer
- Art critic
- Production artist
- Designer
Sample Courses
Video Art
Creative research and experimentation in digital video art including history, theory, production (camera, lighting, sound, and editing techniques), presentation (single channel, multi-channel, projection, and installation), and contemporary practices.
Woodworking and Furniture Design
Woodworking and furniture design using a variety of materials, tools, processes, and concepts to produce art and design objects. Hand and power tools, various machines, layout, and material selection.
BFA Project
Preparation and completion of individual project or exhibition supplemented by interdisciplinary critiques, readings, research, visiting speakers, and discussions relevant to contemporary ideas and issues in art.
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