Ready to turn your creativity into a powerful force for change?
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.
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
What Art Looks like
The Newly Renovated Barnes Ogden Art & Design Complex