BFA Programs

Montserrat’s Foundation Program launches students into their arts education through a series of intensive studio courses aimed at building formal and technical skills alongside conceptual and critical thinking. Throughout their first year, students explore observation and drawing, color and two-dimensional design, three-dimensional form and space, time-based work, and the experimental practices used by many contemporary artists and designers. Faculty from a variety of disciplines guide students through prompts, research, collaborations, and critiques, honing the skills students will need to succeed in their concentrations and beyond.

This program is Residential.

Montserrat offers a comprehensive curriculum that requires all students to take one-third liberal arts courses along with their two-thirds studio arts classes. While our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program is designed to nurture your artistic talent, our Liberal Arts division ensures you receive a well-rounded education that goes beyond the canvas. Through courses in creative writing, art history, business, science and social sciences, anthropology and humanities, we encourage you to explore the world from diverse perspectives, enriching your creative work with depth and context. The Liberal Arts department helps you develop essential skills in critical thinking, communication, analysis, and problem-solving, equipping you to thrive both as an artist and a global citizen. Whether you’re refining your technique or exploring new perspectives, our Liberal Arts division empowers you to become a well-rounded artist, ready to succeed in any creative field.

Questions? Contact:
Professor Charles Boyer
Chair of Liberal Arts Division
[email protected]