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Bachelor's Degree

Art Major

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Why Study Art at Ferrum College?

The goal of the art program is to provide an excellent educational experience that develops technical skills, critical and aesthetic judgment, and a sound knowledge of the visual arts appropriate to students seeking a general appreciation of the arts as well as to aspiring fine arts professionals.

two female students observing art in stanley library
female and male students creating bowls in clay studio

Art Emphasis Areas and Sample Courses

The program is composed of three emphasis areas that allows students to focus their study.

ARTS OF INDUSTRY

  • Introduction to 2D Media and Methods
  • Digital Media and Methods
  • Digital Sculpture
  • Stage Craft

CERAMIC AND DIMENSIONAL ARTS

  • Introduction to Ceramics
  • Introduction to Fabrication
  • Intermediate Production Techniques
  • Advanced Studio Problems

GRAPHIC DESIGN

  • Photoshop
  • Basic Computer Graphics
  • Graphic Print Media
  • Typography
  • Digital Sculpture

Careers in Art

Graphic designer

Create visual concepts to communicate information. This includes the entire process of defining requirement and then visualizing and creating graphics, including illustrations, logos, layouts, and photos.

Sculptor

Sculptors design and shape three-dimensional works of art, either by molding and joining materials such as clay, glass, plastic, and metal or by cutting and carving forms from a block of plaster, wood, or stone.

art director

An art director is in charge of making sure the images used in projects such as magazines, newspapers, and product packaging are stylish and appropriate.

Ferrum College Catalog

View the catalog for all program courses and degree requirements.

Meet the Faculty

Jacob Smith

Assistant Professor of Art and Program Coordinator of Art