Engaged Creators and Designers of Our Future.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) offered in On-campus and Online formats.
*On-campus format will require some online classes for degree completion.
St. Charles / St. Louis / Online
Art and Design (BA, BFA)
Because you are a creative visionary seeking a comprehensive education that blends foundational design principles with specialized expertise, you want a program that offers flexibility and depth. You aim to explore photography, video, web design, and art history, while benefiting from expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities like Print Lab and Makerspace. This St. Louis art and design degree prepares you for diverse creative careers or further education, ensuring you are equipped to excel in today's dynamic art and design landscape. You will be taught by some of the most enthusiastic St. Louis art and design practitioners with expertise across various fields, including graphic design, photography, studio and digital art, fashion design and more.
Why Art and Design?
The BA or BFA in Art and Design at Lindenwood University prepares students for diverse creative careers, emphasizing foundational design principles, photography, video, web design, and art history, leading to the option for BFA specialization.
Ideal for double majors or minors, the BA offers more liberal arts study compared to the BFA. Both programs focus on creativity, problem-solving, project development, teamwork, and craftsmanship. Students benefit from expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, including our Print lab and Makerspace, and more, ensuring readiness for careers or further education.
To learn more about the BFA and its emphasis areas, navigate to the links below.
- BA Degree Requirements
- BFA, Digital Art Emphasis
- BFA, Graphic Design Emphasis
- BFA, Photography Emphasis
- BFA, Studio Art Emphasis
- K-12 Education Certification
Student Experience
Throughout my entire Art and Design program, I have been able to learn and experience hands on gaining knowledge to help me prepare for the future. The Lindenwood Art and Design faculty have guided me through the years in becoming who I want to be and where I want to go. The program has led to so many opportunities and has opened many doors for my future. I am proud to say that I am a student at Lindenwood and that I get to be a part of the Art and Design program.
--Abby Schriever, Art and Design major with minors in Graphic Design and Digital Art
Of graduates surveyed, 100% are employed and/or continuing education.
