The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a unique program offered by the UDEM. Our professors are advisors of national collections, artists whose works have been displayed in the most important galleries, and authors of cutting edge books and study materials. We utilize the best equipment and have the necessary spaces to develop the profession to its top potential. We also host, the Xavier Moyssén Collection with its bibliography specialized in Mexican art, and an agreement with the professional workshop of Jorge Elizondo.

Starting in 2012, the most brilliant, progressive, and creative art students will have the opportunity of training in the new Roberto Garza Sada Center (CRGS), a space devoted to creative ideas and artistic expression, which will gather and develop the best creative talent in Latin America.

Objective

To shape professionals able to understand, analyze, interpret, manipulate, produce, and process images, in both traditional and digital media, in order to influence the field of art. Our graduates are trained present innovative proposals that contribute to the cultural growth of society within the global framework.

Enrollment Profile

The candidates who will study this program must have an attitude for innovation, a creative spirit, an interest in culture, a tendency for the development of new ideas and ability for observation and analysis.

 

Graduation Profile

Upon completion of their undergraduate degree, the students will have the following knowledge, skills and attitudes:

Knowledge of: 

• The different stages and styles of art production. 
• The artistic authors and trends developed throughout the history of art. 
• The criteria and opinions to assess an artistic work. 
• The traditional and digital media to produce Art. 
• The concepts and terms to prepare an artistic offering. 
• The diversity of groups in a global society. 
• The communication processes within the organizations. 
• The basic processes of management and economy. 
• The political processes and marketing. 
• The current national and international problems.

Skills for: 

• Oral and written communication. 
• Handling the traditional art media: painting, graphic, sculpture. 
• Producing a visual art work: photography, video. 
• Handling the new artistic media: installation, performance. 
• Producing art, using digital media. 
• Preparing essays and writings intended to promote art. 
• Communication in a second language. 
• Using specialized software for image production. 
• Searching for information and for research. 
• Interdisciplinary work. 
• Team work.

Attitudes: 

• Adaptation to change. 
• Community service. 
• Social responsibility. 
• Ethics in their professional performance. 
• Critical assessment of their work. 
• Leadership. 
• Critical thought. 
• Creativity and independence. 
• Focused on results.

Each UDEM curriculum is made up of two blocks of courses:

• Professional studies, these are the specialized, professional courses that make each degree plan unique.
• General studies, these are the courses that provide a general and interdisciplinary overview.

 

 

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CREDIT SUMMARY
MANDATORY	AREA	CREDITS
	General studies	36
	Professional studies	246
	Total mandatory credits	282
ELECTIVE	AREA	CREDITS
	General studies	18
	Elective courses for professional concentration	18
	Elective courses in other disciplines	12
	Total elective credits	48
TOTAL CREDITS		330

The graduates from the Baccalaureate of Arts (LA) will be prepared to independently practice their profession as visual producers in the different media, from traditional, such as painting, engraving, and sculpture, up to the "new media", such as digital media. They will also be capable of working in museums, galleries, and cultural centers, as well as in activities related to the promotion of culture and artistic heritage.

Roberto Salinas Martínez

LA Academic Program Director

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roberto.salinas@udem.edu.mx

Building 6, office 6317

 

T. (81) 8215-1210

01 800-801-UDEM, ext. 1210