Art, Art Education Concentration, B.F.A.

At UNC Charlotte, we believe that Art is vital. Vital to our students, our university, our communities, and our future. In the Department of Art & Art History, we celebrate the unique role that art and design play in historical and contemporary societies and foster globally informed engagement with visual culture. We are dedicated to effecting change through critical thinking, creative practice, and leadership in art education, art history, design, and studio art. Discover UNC Charlotte’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with seven concentrations: art education, digital media, illustration, painting, photography, print media and 3D Interdisciplinary Studies.

The B.F.A.  in Art with a concentration in Art Education produces successful art educators who are also practicing artists and active researchers. You’ll train across a range of studio media and learn to teach others to appreciate and create art. With strong technical skills and a clear personal vision, you’ll be prepared to lead in schools and communities. You will develop the critical, creative, and practical tools to thrive in diverse educational settings and help your students reach their full potential.