Overview

In the Community Arts course at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee you’ll learn how to use art to bring people together and make a positive impact. Through partnerships with community organizations and coursework with UWM’s Cultures & Communities program, you’ll create your own personal and collaborative community art projects.

These projects empower you to make a difference through your art and prepare you for careers in grassroots organizations, nonprofit arts organizations, educational institutions and beyond.

Being an artist requires fierce commitment to your craft and an exhilarating drive to create. You know the feeling. Artists like you use art to talk to the world, and we are here to help amplify your voice with our bachelor of arts programs. Community artists use art to give a voice to others. And we’re here for that, too.

With specializations in either studio arts or community arts, our bachelor of arts programs are a great fit for you to pursue your passion for art and gain practical skills for a successful career. Through hands-on experience, critical thinking and creative problem-solving, you are free to explore a range of mediums, techniques and approaches to art-making. Whichever track you choose, we surround you with the support you need to unleash your creativity and make a difference in the world through art.

Art & Design Careers

3D Animator / Modeler

Advertising Director

Animator

App Developer

Art Critic / Writer

Art Dealer

Art Director

Art Gallery Owner

Art Historian

Art Therapist

Artisan Solutionist

Artist in Residence

Artists’ Agent

Arts Administrator

Augmented Reality Designer

Blacksmith

Ceramicist

Commercial Artist

Community Artist

Community Organizer

Consultant

Costume Designer

Creative Services Manager

Curator

Design Manager

Designer

Director of Community Engagement

Educator

Entrepreneur

Exhibit Designer

Fabricator

Fashion Designer

Fine Artist

Floral Designer

Font Designer

Freelance Artist

Furniture Designer / Restorer

Game Designer

Graphic Designer

Graphic Artist

Illustrator

Industrial Designer

Interactive Designer

Interior Designer

Jewelry Designer / Maker

Lighting Designer

Makeup Artist

Marketing & Sales Director

Metalsmith

Mixed Media Artist

Muralist

Museum Director

Packaging Designer

Painter

Photographer

Photographic Stylist

Photographic Technician

Printmaker

Product Designer

Production Artist

Program Director / Coordinator

Prop Maker

Public Artist

Public Relations Director

Sculptor

Set Designer

Sketch Artist

Stylist

Technical Designer, Apparel

Textile Designer

Toy Maker

User Experience / User Interface Designer

Visual Merchandiser

Visual / Special Effects Artist

Web Designer / Developer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing

Art Survey: Creative Practice, Culture and Context

2D Studio: Concept, Color and Composition

3D Studio: Form, Idea and Technique

Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice

Ancient and Medieval Art and Architecture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

The bachelor’s application requirements include uploaded copies of transcripts and degree certificates. Applicants should upload copies into their application online.

Admitted students will be required to provide the original documents to upon arrival to campus. There is no need to mail anything directly to UWM during the application process.

Provide transcripts for all study, including secondary/high school and all university/college study. If the transcript is not issued in English, include an English translation.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22247 USD / year

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Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

UWM offers a scholarship for international students up to $6,000 per year. Additionally, students get paid to participate in research on campus, find on-campus employment, and apply for additional scholarships.

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Disciplines

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