ABOUT US

The Art and Art History Department of Florida International University provides a sanctuary for the development of new visions, ideas and techniques. Studio art majors will have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of disciplines acquiring all the basic skills while exploring a range of new possibilities. Students of Art History will learn the research methodology, theory and criticism necessary for the contemporary practice of Art History. The interactivity of our Studio Art and Art History programs helps students define their own roles as artists and art historians in today's world. This communal atmosphere encourages artistic camaraderie, engendering trust and a climate conducive to intellectual and aesthetic growth. We provide many opportunities for each student including visiting artist seminars, workshops and study abroad programs. The Art and Art History Department is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

FIU is located on two campuses in southwest and northeast Miami Dade County, and serves a truly international population of local residents and those of many European, Latin American and Caribbean countries. South Florida is garnering much attention from the international art community for such events as Art Basel, Art Miami, and Art Palm Beach and both faculty and students of the department are regular participants in their many projects.