Integrated Studio Arts (Portfolio Required)
Blend creativity with hands-on skills to create powerful works of art across multiple mediums. Explore everything from painting and sculpture to digital design and photography. Work in a collaborative environment, exploring the intersections of creativity, expression and innovation.
Why Purdue?
Applying
Portfolio Requirement
A portfolio of work demonstrating your interest in studio arts is required at the time of application. You are asked to upload 10-15 images of artwork in any media when completing the online application. Portfolios should include your best and most recent work and may also include sketchbook images and digital projects. For digital video submissions, please include a video still image and a link to the video online (e.g. on YouTube or Vimeo). Additional details, such as information about medium, dimensions, or a brief discussion of the idea behind the work, may be included.
Purdue’s Common Application does not provide an upload link for the portfolio of creative work, which is required for applicants to the BFA in Integrated Studio Arts. Rather, students applying to the Integrated Studio Arts, BFA (portfolio required) program will be required to submit a portfolio through your Purdue application status portal after submission of the Common App.
Understanding Undergraduate Degree Paths
The College of Liberal Arts offers multiple paths in select majors to accelerate degree completion and provide opportunities to earn multiple degrees simultaneously so you can make the most of your educational experience.
Degree in 3
Degree in 3 provides an accelerated pathway to complete your Liberal Arts degree in just three years — saving time and tuition. With focused planning and year-round support, you’ll be ready to start your career or pursue graduate school ahead of schedule, without missing out on the full Purdue experience.
Degree Plus
Earn two degrees in four years with Purdue’s Degree Plus program — combine Liberal Arts with STEM, business or any other major, all without extra time or tuition. Stand out with a multidimensional education that sets you apart.
Our students prepare for careers in a wide range of fields where creativity, critical thinking, communication and a deep understanding of the human experience are highly valued including:
- Artist
- Creative director
- Fashion brand manager
- Journalist/multimedia journalist
- Museum or gallery curator
- Photographer
- Teacher
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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College of Liberal Arts
Join a community of thinkers, doers and communicators. Explore our programs grounded in theory and driven by real-world impact.
Contact
Undergraduate Student Recruitment Office
(765) 494-6291
newstudent@purdue.edu
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Experience for yourself all that Purdue has to offer with opportunities to explore in-person or virtually.
Apply
Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in the integrated studio arts program.
Alex Boustani Haddon
Alex Boustani Haddon (BFA ’24), Outstanding Senior in Integrated Studio Arts, had a solo art show in downtown Lafayette, led Purdue’s student newspaper as editor in chief, and landed a 2025 internship with Minnesota Public Radio — all before graduating. Alex’s experience is just one example of the opportunities available with integrated studio arts to chart your own creative and professional path.
Jennifer Scheuer
Learn from Professor Jennifer Scheuer, a nationally recognized printmaker whose work has been showcased in a solo exhibition featuring over 80 pieces. She brings real-world experience into the classroom, backed by two $10,000 awards — the DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award and the Eliza Moore Fellowship. Her expertise in artist books and botanical-based art gives students an inside look at building a successful and creative career in the arts.
Transfer to Integrated Studio Arts
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Transfer students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts will need to attend Purdue University for four years due to course sequencing.
