The Interdisciplinary Studio Arts B.F.A. at Youngstown State University is your chance to create without limits. Love ceramics, digital art, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture? At YSU, you can mix them all and build something totally your own.
You won’t just make art, you’ll learn how to think like a creative professional. With tons of hands-on experience, you’ll grow your technical skills while developing your own unique voice. A built-in business minor, plus opportunities for additional certifications, gives you the tools to turn your creativity into a sustainable career.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to create, adapt, and stand out—whether that’s in the art world or any creative career path.
“This program isn’t competition; it is collaboration, creative thinking, and gaining technical skills and soft skills… There’s a one-in-a-million group of people here.”
-Lauren Barrett, B.F.A., 2026
All students gain experience in each discipline, with the freedom to dive deeper into any concentration.
YSU Art students explain their work and experiences, in their own words.
