About Us

The Department of Art offers two Degree programs:
Bachelor of Arts Degree with either the Studio Option or the Graphic Design Option. Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Teaching, which leads to eligibility for teacher certification in the State of Minnesota for grades K-12

All art courses beyond the 100-level have prerequisites that must be fulfilled before subsequent classes may be taken. During their first two years, students complete the required series of foundation courses that introduce them to basic visual problems, preparing them for advanced work. During their final two years, students complete courses in specialized, media areas of the art curriculum. These offer more intensive experiences, in consideration of the student's capabilities and interests. Each successive course in a given media area builds upon earlier achievements; instruction becomes more individualized as students search for more personal means of expression.

Studio and classroom instruction at all levels is enhanced by the changing series of exhibitions in Watkins Gallery and the student gallery, and by presentations by visiting artists and guest lecturers. Majors and minors, as well as interested non-majors, are urged to join the regularly scheduled field trips to art museums and galleries in nearby cities, organized by both faculty and the student Art Club.