Fine Arts Careers and Alumni

The Fine Arts program offers students a path towards a career in the arts as an exhibiting artist, photographer, gallerist, curator, designer, or educator (among others).  The curriculum is centered on developing skills for these careers through an emphasis on exhibitions and other professional practices. During the senior year, students develop their writing skills through the Senior Thesis class, learn the basics of business practices in the arts through the Professional Practices class, and participate in a professional final exhibition, including a published catalog. Many Fine Arts students also pursue internships with museums, galleries, and artist studios facilitated by the program or Otis Career Services.  

A Sampling of Careers of Recent Graduates:

Artist, photographer, videographer, curator, gallerist, art or museum educator, artist’s assistant, preparator, muralist, or public/community artist, art/sculpture fabricator, printing/photo lab work, photographer’s/videographer’s assistant, video editor, designer, entrepreneur, musician, performer, web developer, archivist, writer, location scout, film/video production assistant, stylist, makeup artist, and furniture designer/fabricator

Graduates of the BFA Fine Arts program have gone on to study in the most prestigious MFA Fine Arts programs in the US and abroad.

Fine Arts Alumni

Fine Arts alumni are recognized internationally in a variety of creative fields.  Graduates are both visionaries and respected professionals who pursue notable careers.

Architects

Artists

Designers

Educators

Entrepreneurs

Film & Animation Artists

Gallerists

Illustrators

Muralists & Public/Community Artists