Art
It is a goal of the Department to develop a student's artistic knowledge and skills to a professional level, which provides the leadership for our society as well as to prepare them for graduate school and future employment in an art related field. The Department also places its general goal to be recognized as a leader in art and art education and as the important cultural resources for the region and the state.
The Department of Art :
- Serves to develop and nurture the artistic skills and creativeness of its students.
- Creates an educational environment that provides the opportunities for its students to explore and experiment their unique and individual possibilities upon creation of artwork.
- Provides the program that gives the opportunities for student's intellectual and personal growth.
Why SVSU?
- SVSU art professors are accomplished artists and have exhibited their paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures at numerous regional and national shows.
- Most SVSU art classes do not exceed 25 students, allowing for meaningful interaction with art professors.
- SVSU art students are exposed to outstanding contemporary artists whose works are exhibited in the Art Department Gallery, located in Arbury Fine Arts Center.
- Introductory art classes are often taught by full-time faculty members.
Degree options
Majors
- Art (B.A.) -- curriculum
This degree is designed for students who wish to explore the history, theories and techniques of the visual arts while attaining a minor in another discipline. A graphic design minor may be earned with this major.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) -- curriculum
This degree is designed for students who wish to be fully prepared professionals in visual arts and receive credentials for acceptance in professional associations that control participation in various fields in the visual arts. The degree prepares students who wish to continue into a graduate program. Students are required to declare one area of concentration from the following: ceramics, drawing and painting, graphic design, photography, printmaking or sculpture.
- Graphic Design (B.A.) -- curriculum
This degree is designed for students who wish to learn the techniques and practices of graphic design while attaining a minor in another discipline. Minors in general business, communication or marketing are recommended. An art minor may be earned with this major.
- Visual Arts Education (B.A) -- curriculum
Visual Arts Education major is designed for students who desire to teach visual arts in the public schools. This major introduces you to the basic fundamental knowledge of different mediums in visual Arts and Art history, and then to concentrate on one medium of your choice. You will also apply the skills and information learned in studio/history courses to teaching by enrolling in the art methods and field study courses.
Minors
- Art -- curriculum
- Graphic Design -- curriculum