Bachelor's in Visual Arts

Heritage University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields, with a particular focus on serving underrepresented and underserved populations. The university stands out for its dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals. Heritage's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, coupled with its strong emphasis on community engagement, positions it as an institution dedicated to breaking down barriers to education and fostering positive social change in the Yakima Valley and beyond.

Our Visual Arts program helps you find your artistic path, as you learn a variety of studio techniques with a curriculum that is devoted to the achievement of excellence in visual expression. You’ll complete a program that is specifically tailored to meet your needs in such areas as painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture and design. You’ll discover the historical roots and influences that contributed to contemporary art and come away with a larger understanding of the role and relevance of the visual arts in contemporary societies. Our Professional Practices course includes studio management skills, portfolio development and multiple experiences with professional artists and the wide variety of opportunities available for careers as a visual artist. Through required senior internships, students acquire valuable hands-on experience that helps them transition to graduate school or careers as professional artists or related professions in business and education. In a culminating senior thesis course, our students prepare a professional portfolio including resume, artist statement and a written thesis documenting their final studio work.