Fine Arts Studio | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Fine Arts Studio

Create Art,
Create Community

MCAD’s Fine Arts Studio major prepares students for studio and community practices relevant for a changing visual world. Students push traditional boundaries of disciplines, critique work in socio-political and cultural contexts, and explore the artist's role in society. Majoring in fine arts studio at MCAD is designed for students who are interested in the language of art in any mode or medium and driven by ideas rather than a specific set of materials. Students have access to one of the largest studio spaces on campus, open 24/7, allowing for time to explore, experiment, and create.

Student in their studio surrounded by their artwork

Hear about the student experience

As a Fine Arts Studio major, you will:

  • Craft an interdisciplinary program based on your own ideas and aspirations.
  • Hone your technical and conceptual skills.
  • Gain foundational skills with a variety of materials.
  • Acquire the skills and knowledge for a meaningful practice in fine arts.
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Class Highlights

This Bachelor of Fine Arts program emphasizes a collaborative process of working on teams with students from all MCAD majors. Required classes include: 

  • The Body Eclectic
  • Public Art/Art in Public Spaces
  • Remix: Quotation and Appropriation
  • Storytelling: Narrative Studio
Degree Information

After MCAD

There are many paths to explore with a degree in Fine Arts Studio. Potential careers include:

  • Fine Artist
  • Curator
  • Art Therapist
  • Arts Administrator
  • Community Arts Worker
Additional Careers

See what students in the major are making

“I started out as a photography major, but I switched to fine arts studio so I could have more freedom with my photography work, incorporating sculptural elements. I felt like my classes allowed for a lot of experimentation.” –Jamie Thomas ’14, Freelance Photographer

Address

2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Contact Us

612.874.3700
800.874.MCAD (6223)
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Land Acknowledgement

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) acknowledges it is located on traditional, ancestral, and contemporary lands of Indigenous people. This is the ancestral homeland of the Dakota and Ojibwe people, who were forcibly exiled from the land because of aggressive and persistent settler colonialism. We recognize that this place has a complex and layered history. As a community dedicated to creativity, MCAD is committed to ongoing efforts to support and advocate for American Indian Nations and peoples.