Bachelor of Arts in Creative Art
About
Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Arts bridges the gap between creative and professional development by dividing the program of study into skills, expression, application, action, and transdisciplinary practices. Not only will you develop creatively and technically as an artist, but also you’ll hone skills that have value beyond the art studio. We live in a world of infinite possibilities full of interesting patterns and connections. Be innovative, notice these connections, and use creativity to make a difference in the world by becoming a Creative Arts major!
Facts
According to the World Economic Forum’s “The Future of Jobs Report, 2023,” employers listed analytical thinking and creative thinking as the most important skills for workers. When employers were asked to report on the most important skills for the workplace beyond 2023, creative thinking emerged as number one.
Research conducted by LinkedIn for that same report reveals that the fastest-growing jobs between 2018-2022 align with analytical and creative thinking.
Features
Your program of study is broken down into sections that define what you are learning and how the courses will benefit you:
- Skills: Learn technical skills in methodology and creating from our talented faculty
- Expression: Learn to craft your artistic expression via studio practices
- Application: Apply your creative vision with refined skills and expression
- Action: Merge skills, expression, and application by putting them to work in a professional practice
- Transdisciplinary: Put your creativity into the world beyond the art studio and learn how to apply interdisciplinary theories within your studio practice
Career Opportunities
With this degree, you’ll be ready for graduate school or a career in a variety of fields, including:
- Professional Artist
- Curtator
- Illustrator
- Photographer
- Printmaker
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Art Education
- Designer
Further Your Studies
Students graduating from the Creative Arts program could continue their academic careers at Spalding by pursuing graduate degrees in one of the following programs:
Financial Aid Options
Spalding University has a robust offering of financial aid including scholarships, grants, loans, and other types of aid. Check out our Financial Aid page for more information.
Mission-Focused Approach to Learning
At Spalding, we are a diverse community of learners out to change the world. Our graduates serve at every organizational level. We have health and service professionals on the ground changing lives, business leaders transforming teams, and social movers and shakers affecting change. Through our university mission, we’ve made a commitment to fixing what is broken. On the highest level, we work to create solutions and ignite conversations focused on peace, justice and compassion. On a small scale, we put compassion into action through service to individuals and communities. We hope that you will join our movement to make a difference in the lives of others.
