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Major in Art

What is Art?

Art is more than self-expression — it’s a way to share bold ideas, spark conversation, and shape the world around you. When you major in art at LSU, whether it’s digital art, graphic design, or studio art, you gain the skills to communicate visually and think critically. Explore what art can do, from digital illustrations to hands-on sculpture. As an art student, you’ll build a professional portfolio that sets you apart. By creating with purpose, you’ll use your artistic vision to transform the world.

The LSU School of Art offers a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts programs with concentrations in Digital Art, Graphic Design, and Studio Art. Tracks in studio art include the areas of ceramics, painting & drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The College of Art & Design also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design with a concentration in Art History.

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Program Highlights

Specialized Art Tracks Choose from concentrations like digital art, graphic design, or studio art (including ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture), and explore your medium in ways you never would’ve imagined possible.

Hands-On Experience Build your portfolio with the Graphic Design Student Office, showcase your work at local gallery spaces, survey art history abroad, intern at a production studio, or create a hype video for a Heisman Trophy winner.

Inspiring Spaces Bring ideas to life in our Fabrication Lab, Design Shop, Virtual Production Studio, and newly renovated Barnes Ogden Art & Design Complex with access to 3D printers, kilns, woodworking, darkrooms, experimental software, and more.

Visiting Artists LSU’s Visiting Artists & Scholars Program hosts renowned working artists for lectures, exhibitions, and mentorship. You’ll collaborate with, learn from, and be inspired by them — and maybe even help install their art at a gallery.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Animator
Professional Artist
Art Historian
Art Restoration & Conservation
Character Designer
Corporate Communications
Creative Director
Digital Artist
Digital Fabricator
Educator
Exhibition Designer
Game Designer
Gallery Curator

Graphic Designer
Information Designer
Illustrator
Marketing Professional
Museum Administrator
Packaging Designer
Photographer
Social Media Designer
Studio Technician
Web Designer
UI/UX Designer
Video Production Artist
Visual Effects Artist

Workplace Settings

Art Galleries
Art Studios
Production Studios
Design Firms
Museums
Visual Effects Companies
Schools

$47,000

Average alumni Art salary 5 years after graduation

What Art Looks like

The Newly Renovated Barnes Ogden Art & Design Complex

New Virtual Production Studio at LSU

Meet Ashten White: B.A. 2024 & LSU Legacy

Building Skills

Real-World Technical Skills Gain hands-on expertise in everything from visual effects to interactive design and more.

Innovative Problem Solving Use traditional and digital art methods to solve problems with creative vision.

Artistic Dialogue Foster the ability to connect art with today’s relevant social issues.

Visual Storytelling Craft a strong visual philosophy using artistic techniques to express ideas.

I love working with other artists who see the world through their own unique perspectives. It creates an environment where ideas can grow, understanding deepens, empathy flourishes, and we can tackle meaningful challenges together. Ashten White
BA in Art & Design '24

I dove into stop motion because professor Joseph Nivens, one of my mentors, had a passion for it. I could see why he loved it so much. Nothing compares to building and crafting a puppet that you get to see come to life. Kayla Dearman
BFA in Digital Art, '23

Advance your Career

Post-graduate education

LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Master of Arts in Art History (MA) Doctor of Design (DDes)

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