Fine Arts

Every March, we take the opportunity to recognize outstanding student achievement at the Horvath Student Juried Exhibition. Professional artists are invited to jury the show and select awardees.

Fine art students are invited to share their work outside of the University and across the Dayton community through the department's Index Gallery, student run pop-up exhibitions and the annual regional student exhibition at The Contemporary Dayton.

In addition to the professional experience gained through UD, students explore the work of professional artists when they travel to New York City to visit galleries and museums.

The University of Dayton is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Ready to take the next step? Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about fine arts at UD.

Learn about the fine arts concentration in the new Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Arts program.

The department requires the purchase of a MacBook Pro for all art education majors at the start of classes in the first semester. Additional computer requirements information can be found on the UDit website.

Additional Visual and Performing Arts Degrees

Music (B.A.)

• Jazz Studies
• Music Studies

Music Education (B.M.)

• Instrumental Education
• Vocal Education

Music Performance (B.M.)

Music Therapy (B.M.)

Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology (B.A.)

• Acting
• Applied Theatre
• Dance
• Music Theatre
• Performance Technology
• Theatre Studies

Visual Arts (BFA)

• Fine Art
• Graphic Design
• Photography

Visual Arts (B.A.)

Visual and Performing Arts Minors and Certificates

• Art History (Minor)
• Fine Arts (Minor)
• Graphic Design (Minor)
• Music (Minor)
• Music Technology (Minor)
• Photography (Minor)
• Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology (Minor)
• Visual Arts (Minor)
• Photojournalism (Undergraduate Certificate)

Related Programs

• Entrepreneurship (B.S.)
• Business Administration (Minor)
• Entrepreneurship (Minor)
• Integrated Arts and Technology (Minor)
• Discover (Undecided)

Students can double major or minor with the B.F.A. but will need to work closely with an advisor in scheduling classes.

At the University of Dayton, applying is free and test scores are optional. When you apply, you'll automatically be considered for a merit scholarship.

Learn about our admission process, then apply using UD's application or the Common App.

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.