The Athens State University Art Department will work for you!

The art department at Athens State will review your portfolio and transcripts and assist you to devise a plan of study to complete a B.A. within two years. Whether you are interested in graphic design, photography, painting, drawing, or ceramics, the art department can place you in courses where you will develop your talent and the skills you need to reach your goals.

At Athens State, you may chose to concentrate in graphics, photography or fine arts. A faculty advisor is standing by, ready to help design a program of study for you. Call and let us get to work!

The B.A. Degree in Art

The B.A. Degree in Art at Athens State University certifies completion of major study in the visual arts, taken as an integral part of a liberal arts degree. The degree implies depth of study in a number of studio areas and art history courses.

Athens State University offers a flexible schedule of day, night, weekend and distance learning courses. Excellent advising can be expected so that a student can plan which courses to take in order to anticipate graduation. Art courses offer superior, in-depth instruction.

The Art Department Course Offerings;

  • Topics in Watermedia
  • Art of the Americas
  • Sacred Art in History
  • Medical/Biological Illustration
  • Critical Theories in Art
  • Portrait Painting
  • Art Studio
  • Photography
  • Graphic Design
  • Figure Drawing
  • Ceramics
  • Ceramic Sculpture
  • History of Modern Art
  • Late Modern Art History
  • Advanced Drawing and Design
  • Portfolio, Research and Exhibition
  • Fine Arts Connections