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The Art Program will prepare students for a lifelong vocation or avocation in a variety of visual arts media.

Opportunities available with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA) and Associate in Art (AA)

The Art Department prepares graduates in a variety of careers as professional artists. These include 2d and 3d Studio Arts (ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and painting), Graphic Design, and Pre-Art Therapy. Careers include professional artists, designers, private studio teachers, museum gallery, and curatorial positions, graduate school, and other areas which require a broad spectrum of art related skills. 

Art Concentrations: 2d and 3d Studio Arts, Graphic Design, Pre-Art Therapy

 

 

Program Highlights

Scholarships and Program Contact Information

Multiple scholarships are available for Art Students.

Kevin Lyles, Professor of Art 
klyles@rio.edu | 740.245.7417

Tom Suter, Instructor of Art 
tsuter@rio.edu | 740.245.7372 

Marcus Illingworth, Student Success Coach 
millingworth@rio.edu | 740.245.7654

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Admissions

Degrees in Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

  • Bachelor's Program

Program Overview

PROGRAM OUTCOMES--The following outcomes have been adopted for the degree program for which this course is required:

  • Student is able to plan and install a professional exhibition of his or her work.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in their area of study.
  • Student is able to document their work and experiences professionally, and engage in professional practice. 
  • Explain the historical, cultural and conceptual aspects of their work.
  • Student is able to conduct independent research in the arts
     

Sample Courses
ART 12403 Drawing I
ART 20104 Raster Graphics
ART 36503 Non-Western Art History
ART 46503 Art History Criticism and Philosophy
ART 24504 Sculpture I 
ART 23504 Ceramics I 
ART 26904 Digital Photography
ART 21504 Printmaking I 
ART 20404 Vector Graphics and Design

All Course Requirements 

Degree or Certificate
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • Bunce School of Education
  • College of Arts and Sciences
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • Some courses offered online
Total Credit Hours
126

Associate of Art (AA)

  • Associate's Program

Program Overview

Learning Outcomes

  1. Plan and execute their own artwork in a variety of media to a professional level. 
  2. Demonstrate formal and technical proficiency in their area of study.
  3. Document their work and experiences professionally.
  4. Explain the historical and conceptual aspects of their work.
     

Sample Courses

  • ART 10403 Two-Dimensional Design
  • ART 12403 Drawing I
  • ART 15404 Western Art History I
  • ART 25404 Western Art History II
  • ART 20104 Raster Graphics 

All Required Courses

Degree or Certificate
  • Associate of Art
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • Bunce School of Education
  • College of Arts and Sciences
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • Some courses offered online
Total Credit Hours
66

Minor in Art, Photography, or Graphic Design

  • Minor

Program Overview

A student must complete 15 hours of selected courses in the art program. 

Degree or Certificate
  • Bachelor of Arts
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • Bunce School of Education
  • College of Arts and Sciences
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • All courses required in-person
Total Credit Hours
15
Art Students in NY
A group of Rio Students explore New York City on the annual Art Department trip. Here we sit in front of St. John the Divine’s Cathedral. One of the largest cathedrals in the world.
Art Soup Bowl
Rio Grande ceramic students recently enjoyed a bowl of homemade soup in class. Students and faculty brought in all the ingredients as well as biscuits and desserts. The only rule was you had to have made the bowl you were eating from. A good time was had by all.