Elevate your academic journey with a Visual Arts minor at UIS! Dive into the world of creativity and self-expression, enhancing your skillset and exploring the rich tapestry of artistry.
Unlock Your Potential:
- The Visual Arts minor at UIS is your passport to a world of creativity and self-discovery.
- Enhance your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills through artistic expression.
- Immerse yourself in various art forms, from painting and sculpture to digital media and photography.
Ignite Your Passion:
Whether you're pursuing a major in another field or simply have a love for art, our Visual Arts minor will deepen your appreciation and understanding of the creative world.
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Review admission requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
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Submit required statements/writing sample
If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on your application status page.
Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Median Annual Wage
$55,490
Wage Range
$31,630 – $144,210
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Some college, no degree, Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Median Annual Wage
$102,030
Wage Range
$58,600 – $177,110
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Some college, no degree, High school diploma or equivalent
Craft Artists
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Median Annual Wage
$46,080
Wage Range
$25,960 – $71,990
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate, Less than high school diploma
Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Median Annual Wage
$62,960
Wage Range
$39,520 – $104,910
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Master’s degree
Musicians and Singers
Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Potters, Manufacturing
Bright OutlookOperate production machines such as pug mill, jigger machine, or potter's wheel to process clay in manufacture of ceramic, pottery and stoneware products.
Median Annual Wage
$46,170
Wage Range
$35,850 – $61,530
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Some college, no degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree
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