Mr. Craig R. Bachman
- Professor
Welcome to the Department of Art in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
The Department of Art prepares students for professional careers, liberal arts careers and graduate study. We also prepare the pre-K-12 art teachers of tomorrow.
You may want to refer to our Art Transfer Student FAQs if you have questions about how prior courses have transferred to RIC, which courses to enroll in, how long it will take you to complete your degree.
As you review your program requirements, Academic Rhode Maps may also assist you.
| Major/Minor/Program | Requirements | Program Level |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Master of Arts (enrollment currently suspended) | Art MA Requirements | Graduate |
| Art Education, Bachelor of Science | Art Education BS Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Art Education, Master of Arts in Teaching | Art Education MAT Requirements | Graduate |
| Art History, Bachelor of Arts (enrollment currently suspended) | Art History BA Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Studio Art, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts, with Concentrations and Minor Programs in: Ceramics, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Metalsmithing & Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture | Studio Art BA Requirements and Studio Art BFA Requirements | Undergraduate |
See how we speak to prospective students about the Art, Art Education undergraduate, Art Education graduate, Art History, and Studio Art (including ceramics, digital media, graphic design, metalsmithing and jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture concentrations) programs.
“I started taking photos at age eight or nine. I was fascinated by the fact that a camera could capture what I saw forever,” says Emerich.
What’s more, this job has family ties.