Areas of Study & Degrees
The School of Art offers degree programs for students interested in art studio, art education and art history. These programs are designed to prepare students for careers in the visual arts ranging from art teaching at all levels to advertising and Web design, art gallery and museum curatorship, art history publishing and many related fields. Art historians and most professional artists continue their studies at the graduate level, and the School's programs provide preparation for such study.

The School offers the B. A. , a traditional liberal arts degree with major concentrations in art history and art studio (advertising design, ceramics, cinematography, digital media, drawing, jewelry, painting, photography and sculpture). The B. F. A. is a professional degree program designed for art studio and art education majors, who seek more in-depth preparation. Art studio majors planning to continue their studies at the graduate level should take the B. F. A. program.

Objectives:
The mission of the School of Art is to provide high quality baccalaureate, graduate and public educational opportunities suitable for scholars, producers and viewers of art. All of the School's programs, resources and activities are intended to fulfill this mission. Among its activities, the School of Art presents an extensive exhibition program through the SFA Gallery on campus and an off-campus Art Center in historic downtown Nacogdoches. The SFA Gallery sponsors the annual Texas National® art competition and exhibition, juried by leading artists of the day. The School of Art provides opportunities to travel to major American and European art centers as part of its programs. Internships in students' areas of concentration and other educational opportunities for professional development are provided both locally and in regional centers.

The School operates the LaNana Creek Press, the fine arts press of Stephen F. Austin State University, which provides its students and faculty rare opportunities to explore the book as an art form.

Accreditation:
The School of Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Exhibition of Student Art:
The School of Art reserves the privilege of retaining selected student works for exhibition for a period of 12 months after the work is submitted for grading.

Definition of Major Programs:
Studio Art emphasis can be chosen from Advertising Design, Ceramics, Cinematography, Digital Media, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture. The Art History major provides a broad study of art history, with opportunity to study a wide range of cultural traditions.