The Fine Arts Department at Northwestern Polytechnic is a great place to start a career in the visual arts. The Visual Arts and Design program and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) University Transfer program, offer a balance of hands-on studio and lecture-based courses. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for advanced studies at a university or an art institute. The college's alumni demonstrate success in a wide variety of careers and art-related professions including:

• Art Directors • Craft artists (jeweler, potter, textiles…) • Fine artists (painters, sculptors, illustrators...) • Graphic designers, commercial and industrial designers • Multi-media artists and animators • Related cultural industries (art galleries, museums, curators, art historian, art education, art management...)

If students are interested in a career in contemporary visual art or just want to explore their potential, the Visual Arts and Design program is a great place to start.