Visual Arts & Design
Prepare for a career in Visual Arts & Design
Ohio University blends top-ranked programs in studio art with well-established visual communication and design programs that connect students to unmatched professional experience, all making OHIO the ideal choice for students seeking careers in art and design.
Among public universities, OHIO is ranked 15th nationally for fine arts programs by U.S. News and World Report. We’re No. 1 in ceramics and No. 5 for printmaking. We’re also well-known as a leading university in communications, including strong programs in information design, graphic design, animation, film and visual arts, with a deep bench of alumni working across the globe as leaders in these fields.
Students will not only grow as artists but earn the experience they need to succeed as entrepreneurs and professionals after graduation. You’ll also be a part of a supportive community that will help you expand your talent and find the right path.
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92%
of alumni report College of Fine Arts prepped them for success
$6.5 million
funded in grants for on-campus virtual/augmented/mixed reality lab
13:1
student:faculty ratio in the School of Art + Design
9 ranked programs
in fine arts (U.S. News Top 35 Ranked Programs)
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Graphic Design
Learn about the role of design and its relationship to fine art by studying the symbiotic nature of design and culture in our BFA in graphic design.
Information Design
The Interactive: Information Design degree combines the professional practice of interactive design, user experience, and web development. Students in the Publication: Information Design program learn how to tell stories through design, typography and infographics with the goal of creating dynamic and engaging publications that are online, in tablet form, or in print.
Art History
Students studying art history learn to make connections between visual objects and relevant places of making and consumption. The overall goal is to communicate and write about art critically and in an informed manner.
VR & Game Development
In the VR & Game Development program, you'll learn to use the latest technology to create games and immersive digital experiences for entertainment, education, and applications we haven’t even discovered yet.
Film
In the BFA in film program, you’ll get the education and training necessary to pursue future careers in film and media production and related fields. Each student receives professional training in all major aspects of filmmaking, alongside a strong foundation in film studies.
Our media arts production degree helps build creative professionals for digital cinema and audio and video storytelling. Through coursework, professional internships and experiential learning opportunities, you’ll hone the skills you need for a career in the ever-growing media industry.
Commercial Photography
Commercial photography students focus on advertising photography, product and still-life photography, fashion and portrait photography, architectural and interior design photography, and the business aspects of operating a photographic studio.
Printmaking
If you’re looking to become a diverse and exceptional artist by creating an environment that promotes critical dialogues, consider a BFA in printmaking. You’ll explore lithography, screenprinting, monoprinting, relief, digital printmaking, and more.
Retail and Fashion Merchandising
Is your dream job in the fashion industry? Interested in product development, merchandising, buying or retail management? Start your career off by studying retail and fashion merchandising.
We also offer a retail and fashion merchandising minor, which complements a variety of majors where students are preparing to work with customers, consumer products, in retail endeavors, and in the fashion industry.
Art Therapy
Our art therapy program focuses on the intersection of visual art and mental health. Students create artwork in a broad range of studio courses, learn about art in context through art history courses, and gain a better understanding of human psychology.
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#1
best value school in the state
98%
of first-year students receive financial aid
16:1
student-to-faculty ratio