Academic Excellence in Art + Design

At the Hite Institute of Art + Design, students gain hands-on studio experience, learn from expert faculty, and connect with the global creative industry. Whether in Studio Art, Art History, Graphic Design or Interior Design, students build the skills and creative thinking needed to launch careers in the $1.1 trillion creative economy.

Explore undergraduate degrees & programs

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Bachelor of Arts
Pursue a BA in Art at UofL's Hite Institute. Choose from Studio Art or Art History to unleash your creativity and understanding.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
Dive deep into your passion with a BFA from UofL's Hite Institute. Specialize in Graphic Design, Interior Design or Studio Art for a professional edge. Start crafting your future today!
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Art Minor
Expand your creative toolkit with the Art minor. Build foundational skills in design and drawing, then explore advanced studio courses in painting, sculpture, photography, digital arts and more. Enhance any major with practice!
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Art History Minor
Enrich your education with the Art History minor. Explore global visual culture across centuries and continents while developing critical analysis skills that complement any major and open doors in creative and cultural fields.