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Department of Art

Created in His Image. Creating for His glory.

Ranked #1 among Christian universities for visual arts, �鶹��Ƶ’s Department of Art is where aspiring artists discover that their creative gifts and their faith were never meant to be separated — and that together, they make each other better.

Steve Halla with students in the Art Gallery

A person wearing a black shirt and red shorts creates art on a large sketchpad mounted on an easel outdoors, surrounded by others drawing in a park-like setting.

Ethos

Where Faith and Creativity Unite

At �鶹��Ƶ, we believe your creativity is not separate from your faith — it flows from it. Your art is how you know Him, how you serve others, and how you communicate the beauty of creation through your art. The Department of Art at �鶹��Ƶ exists to give every student the tools, the space, and the community to pursue that calling with everything they have. From your first day on campus, you will be surrounded by believers who make things — people who take both their faith and their craft personally, and who will push you to do the same.

Accreditation

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) since 2001.

Undergraduate Programs

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Art

�鶹��Ƶ’s Art program develops students’ technical skills, critical thinking and creative expression within a Christian liberal arts framework. Students explore a range of media and artistic disciplines, building a foundation for careers in the visual arts, design, education and related creative fields.

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Studio Art

The Studio Art major at �鶹��Ƶ University develops students as visual artists through a five-course foundations sequence, a comprehensive art history curriculum, and focused study in a chosen concentration. Within a Christ-centered liberal arts environment, graduates are prepared for careers as practicing artists, educators, and contributors to visual culture.

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Digital Media Studies

The Digital Media Studies minor at �鶹��Ƶ University is a 21-hour interdisciplinary program combining courses in Art, Communication Arts, and Computer Science. Students develop the creative, strategic, and technical skills needed to design, produce, and implement digital media — gaining a broad understanding of the new media landscape and its… Read More

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Visual Theory and Aesthetics

The Visual Theory and Aesthetics minor at �鶹��Ƶ University explores the philosophy of art and the concept of beauty as they relate to the visual arts. Students develop a framework for understanding and critiquing visual culture which equips them to engage the arts with greater depth, clarity, and a theologically… Read More

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Department of Art Faculty

�鶹��Ƶ's art faculty are practicing artists and people of faith who bring real professional experience into every studio. With small class sizes and a genuine investment in every student, they know your name, your work, and where you're headed — and they don't just teach technique; they invest in the whole artist.