BA in Art, Simmons University

48 Months

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About this course

Pursuing a minor in art at Simmons University offers students a chance to explore the visual world creatively and meaningfully. You'll learn through courses in studio art, drawing, photography, and visual arts, focusing on expressing your ideas visually while developing confidence and your unique voice. The program emphasizes research, experimentation, and problem-solving in artistic contexts, helping you align your artistic pursuits with your career goals. Studying in Boston, an area rich with cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, your education extends beyond the classroom, integrating engagement with local arts organizations and professionals to enrich your learning experience.

Why this course is highly recommended

This minor is ideal for students passionate about art or looking to incorporate visual skills into their career. With the opportunity to engage with renowned Boston cultural institutions and professionals, students gain practical exposure alongside academic learning. The program also supports students who want to explore arts administration, preparing them for roles in museums, performing arts, and cultural organizations. The diverse faculty and the available professional opportunities through the Trustman Art Gallery make this a compelling choice for aspiring artists and arts advocates.

Specialisation

Students can specialise in either studio art or art history within the minor. The art history track requires four courses in art history and one studio course, while the studio art track includes one art history course plus four studio courses, with at least two at the 200 level or above. The program offers flexibility to focus on your artistic or scholarly interests and deepen your understanding of visual arts.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

37.87L

Living cost

Degree requirements

To complete the art minor, students need to take five courses: one art history course and four studio art courses. The courses include options like 'Draw What You See,' 'Color Studio,' 'The Poetry of Photography,' and 'Color Photography CSI.' Students emphasizing art history must take four art history classes plus one studio course, whereas studio art emphasis involves four studio classes and one art history course, with at least two of these courses at a higher level.

English language test

DUOLINGO

115

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

Want to learn more about the admission process, eligibility criteria, and acceptance rates for international students? Visit the Simmons University admission page for complete details.

Career prospects

Students who pursue this minor often go into diverse fields such as art, education, marketing, development, public relations, museum work, and cultural organizations. The program helps build skills useful for careers as artists, art teachers, designers, and arts administrators, with opportunities in museums and cultural institutions, including engagement with local organizations like the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

FAQs

Can I focus on either studio art or art history in this minor?

Yes, you can choose to emphasize either studio art or art history by selecting the relevant courses.

Are there opportunities to engage with local cultural institutions?

Absolutely, students benefit from interactions with institutions such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.