Visual Arts
Combining classroom knowledge with hands-on experience in studios, labs and community engaged projects, our visual arts programs train students to realize their greatest creative vision by providing them with the conceptual and technical skills they need to succeed in their field.
Degrees and Concentrations
Bachelor of Arts
- Art History, B.A.
- Art - General Studio Art, B.A.
- Art - Teaching, B.A.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Art - Ceramics, BFA
- Art - Creative Photography, BFA
- Art - Drawing and Painting, BFA
- Art - Entertainment Art/Animation, BFA
- Art - Game Art, Animation and Immersive Media, BFA
- Art - Glass, BFA
- Art - Graphic and Interactive Design, BFA
- Art - Illustration, BFA
- Art - Jewelry and Metals, BFA
- Art - Sculpture, BFA
Minor
- Art
Master of Arts
- Art - Art History, M.A.
- Art - Ceramics, M.A.
- Art - Crafts, M.A.
- Art - Creative Photography, M.A.
- Art - Drawing and Painting, M.A.
- Art - Glass, M.A.
- Art - Graphic and Interactive Design, M.A.
- Art - Illustration, M.A.
- Art - Sculpture, M.A.
Master of Fine Arts
- Art - Ceramics, MFA
- Art - Crafts, MFA
- Art - Creative Photography and Experimental Media, MFA
- Art - Drawing and Painting, MFA
- Art - Glass, MFA
- Art - Graphic and Interactive Design, MFA
- Art - Illustration, MFA
- Art - Sculpture, MFA
WHY CHOOSE CSUF Visual Arts
Students have opportunities to advance their artistry outside of the classroom by curating and visiting campus exhibitions, networking with visiting artists, landing internships and creating original pieces for their portfolio.
The visual arts complex grants students access to new project spaces, high-tech classrooms and advanced technology.
- No. 10 public school in the U.S. for its animation program, Animation Career Review (2025)
- CSUF has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design since 1974.
- Students have the opportunity to exhibit work in the College of the Arts Galleries and across campus.
- Students connect with industry professionals, including artists, educators and filmmakers, through the Begovich Visual Arts lecture series.
- Students have access to internship and employment opportunities at some of the top film studios, museums and art galleries in Southern California.
CAREER PATH
Students who graduate from our program go on to succeed in a myriad of industries, including animation, filmmaking, design and more.
Possible career paths:
- Animator
- Art curator
- Art director
- Art educator
- Arts administrator
- Creative director
- Fine artist
For more information about career paths: Contact Us
- Gallerist
- Game designer
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Photographer
- Web designer / UX designer