Bachelor of Fine Arts Concentrations

Department of Art + Design | East Central University

Explore your passion. Create your future. ECU’s BFA program offers three specialized concentrations that blend technical skill with creative exploration to prepare students for careers in the visual arts and education.

Art Teacher Certification

Inspire creativity in the classroom.
This concentration prepares students for careers as certified art teachers for grades Pre-K through 12. Students gain experience across a range of media while learning to guide children in developing their artistic vision. The program combines studio practice with education-focused training, leading to state teaching certification.

Graphic Design

Design what the world sees.
The Graphic Design concentration equips students with the skills to succeed in the fast-paced world of visual communication. Working with color, typography, layout, and imagery, students create everything from logos and packaging to websites, motion graphics, mobile apps, and more. Ideal for careers in business, media, marketing, and digital art.

Studio Art

Master your medium. Define your voice.
The Studio Art concentration offers an interdisciplinary approach to visual art. Students work in ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture while developing a personal, aesthetic-driven studio practice. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and preparation for a professional art career or graduate study.