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Liberal Arts Studio
Balance the study of liberal arts with a contemporary studio practice, including ceramics, metalsmithing, sculpture and extended media, painting, drawing and printmaking. Students collaborate with professional artists and renowned scholars to prepare for exciting careers in the creative industries.
Liberal Arts Studio – B.A. in Art, Liberal Arts Studio Emphasis
Students in the Liberal Arts Studio program at Montana State begin their undergraduate artistic journey with Foundations courses, which aim to introduce students to the design thinking and visual literacy skills needed for the subsequent years in the program. From there, Liberal Arts Studio students have the opportunity to focus their creative personal vision in one of six areas of study: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculptureand extended media, metalsmithing or ceramics. In addition to the medium of their choice, Liberal Arts Studio students balance studio time with a robust liberal arts education.
The Art major offers four additional Options Within the Major: Art Education K-12 Broadfield, Art History, Graphic Design and Studio Arts.
“That’s one of the great things about MSU – I have loved learning new things, which
has added to my techniques […] I particularly have learned to take risks.”
— Jason Baide ’18, Art and Business
Unique Opportunities
As Montana's premier research institution, Montana State offers unparalleled access
to hands-on experiences in research labs, art studios, teaching farms and the surrounding
wilderness.
Italy Program
Each spring semester, the School of Art offers a program of study in Italy, which
includes an intensive studio and art history experience against the backdrop of Etruscan
tombs, Roman ruins and statue-filled Baroque fountains.
University of the Yellowstone™
Montana State students make the surrounding Yellowstone ecosystem their classroom,
laboratory and playground.
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio
Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Careers
Liberal Arts Studio students at Montana State University go into careers such as:
- Studio Artist
- Non-Profit Management
- Museum Management
- Gallery Management
To explore more career possibilities, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success has a variety of tools available , including self-assessment and working with career coaches.