General Fine Arts (BFA)

Why General Fine Arts?

A General Fine Arts degree develops your eye for aesthetic and prepares you for work in the artistic marketplace or for continued graduate studies in a MFA. Courses concentrate on design, art history, and professional preparation, all while building your skills in various art mediums.

Why Study General Fine Arts at Cairn?

• Integrate and apply a biblical worldview to artistic expression.
• Complete and exhibit your work in a final portfolio during your senior year.
• Learn from professors and visiting artists who teach from their areas of expertise.
• Build meaningful relationships with professors and classmates who are personally invested in you and your goals.
• Join in on vibrant student-led art-making workshops, exhibitions, and a strong on-campus arts community.

Career Paths

• Professional Artist
• Gallery Owner/Operator
• Arts Council Director
• Visual Merchandiser
• Museum Curator
• Teaching Artist