January, 2026
From March, 2025 to October, 2025
Students who earn a B.A. in Studio Art gain a comprehensive knowledge of the visual arts. The program provides a broad knowledge of studio practice in different disciplines, a fundamental understanding of Western cultural history, and a solid foundation in the liberal arts and humanities. The Bachelor of Arts Studio is an interdisciplinary, liberal arts degree, in which students are permitted to self-design the required suite of 42 studio electives around their interests in varying media within the School of Art. BA Studio Art Majors must complete a Minor Area Course of Study, two years of a foreign language, or five courses in American Sign Language. ll UA students enjoy membership privileges at the Akron Art Museum, which boasts a permanent collection of American and European art since 1850, a dynamic schedule of temporary exhibits, and a specialized art history library. Art Studio students also have opportunities to curate shows in the Emily Davis Gallery, Projects Gallery and other exhibition spaces in Folk Hall. Experience art objects in person, every day in the Emily Davis Gallery, the Akron Art Museum, or the numerous museums and galleries in Northeast Ohio. Participate in lectures and museum trips sponsored by AHA, the Art History Association, UA’s official student art history club. Work closely with faculty to develop and present research in undergraduate symposia.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Painter, Sculptor, Mixed Media Artist, Installation Artist, Conceptual Artist, Printmaker, Ceramist, Portrait Artist, Gallery Assistant, Museum Technician, Exhibition Installer, Curatorial Assistant, Cultural Heritage Educator, Art Conservator (with further training), Community Arts Coordinator, Art Teacher (Primary or Secondary), Teaching Artist, Art Workshop Facilitator, Youth Arts Program Leader, Visual Literacy Educator, Illustrator (Books, Editorial, Graphic Novels), Graphic Designer, Fashion Illustrator, Tattoo Designer, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist (Games, Animation), Freelance Artist, Studio Owner, Art Licensing Consultant, Online Art Shop Manager, Art Brand Founder, Craft Fair Exhibitor.
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
The University of Akron will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
From March, 2025 to October, 2025
From March, 2026 to October, 2026
From November, 2025 to June, 2026