Our Program

Overview

Studio artists and designers in the LMU Studio Arts program are informed by the intersection of art history, technology, and community-based collaboration. By fully utilizing the creative landscape of Los Angeles, STAR emphasizes interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial engagement through a social justice lens. This student-centric and exhibition-oriented art and design education prepares STAR graduates for careers or postgraduate studies in the fine arts, design, multimedia arts, and art education disciplines.

Both our BA and BFA degrees prepare students for a profession in art or design, including careers, internships, or graduate school. The BA program is ideal for students who want to combine their interests in art and design with a minor or double major in related or complementary fields, such as business, international relations, journalism, computer science, communication studies, art history, music, dance, or theatre arts. The BFA program is demanding and focused, with concentrations available in 3D studies, art education, drawing, painting, photography, visual communication design, and multimedia arts.