International Direct - Bachelor of Fine Art - Studio Art - Painting and Drawing

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at LSU, individuals will receive:

Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework

Priority access to in-demand courses aligned with their interests

Guidance from academic advisors and mentors

Career development and networking opportunities

Intensive classes alongside domestic students

The LSU School of Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art with tracks in ceramics, painting & drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Each track includes courses in art history.

Students in these programs learn to work independently and collaboratively, develop a vocabulary for critiquing and discussing artwork, and hone skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving, and communication. Through coursework in studio art, design, art history, contemporary art theory, and liberal arts and sciences, students acquire the skills and understanding needed to make their art and design practices relevant to historical and contemporary issues.

With a strong artistic, technical, and conceptual foundation, students can pursue further study in graduate school or launch careers as independent studio artists or professional practitioners in various fields such as film, computer graphics, game design, web design, and more. The Painting and Drawing concentration within the BFA Studio Art program offers a diverse range of artistic experiences and emphasizes traditional conventions in the context of current forms and issues.

Faculty members in the program bring a wealth of expertise and a commitment to fostering an understanding of the power of visual images to communicate ideas across cultural boundaries.