About Studio Art

The Studio Art major teaches technical skills, increases aesthetic sensibilities, and advances the student’s individual development primarily in the areas of ceramics, drawing, painting, print media (printmaking, photography, and digital imaging), and sculpture/time-based media (performance, video and animation.) Upper-level students are encouraged to explore personal approaches and technical skills specific to their area of interest. Studies for the advanced student focus on conceptual approaches to artistic problems.

Internships are also available and offer students professional experience outside the classroom. The Studio Art majors culminate their studies with the capstone course, ARTS 474: Professional Practices in Studio Art and an exhibit in duPont Gallery or by submission of a senior portfolio.

Facilities include:

• darkroom with 11 enlargers
• a digital media lab with 11 macs (equipped with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• printmaking studio with intaglio press
• sculpture studio/ woodshop
• drawing studio with northern facing skylights
• painting studio
• ceramics studio
• fibers studio
• design studio