Preparing students for further study, independent
studio work or a career in the arts
Creating in their own studio, helping others make sense of omnipresent
media images, artists from a liberal arts background illuminate the human
experience. As an art major, you'll produce and practice, studying traditional
art–design, drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture-and the latest
in digital media technology. You'll prepare for further study, independent
studio work or employment. Choose concentrations in graphic design, teaching
art, studio art, production crafts, pre-architecture, pre-curatorial studies
(preparation for work in galleries and museums), or pre-art therapy. A
minor in art, graphic design or multimedia communication enriches artistic
skills or starts you toward a profession.
Internships and work-study
Internships are an integral piece of an art major's education. Placements
working alongside graphic designers, potters, teachers, and many others
show students what a career is truly like. Internships often lead directly
and indirectly into employment after graduation.Work-study positions allow
students earlier in their college career to see how a school and studio
function. These positions provide education as well as a wage.
Visit
career services for further information about internships.
Scholarships
We offer a juried award, the
Raymond
A. Yoder Art Scholarship, to third- and fourth-year students.
Eric Yake Kenagy Visiting Artist Program
Sculptor Ruth Duckworth, ceramists Paul Soldner and Toshika Takaezu, painters
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and Miriam Schapiro, graphic designer Kenneth
Hiebert and other renowned artists have come to campus in recent years
to address art classes, present public programs and display their work.
Visiting artist Web page.
