Program Overview
DePaul University's Art program provides a comprehensive education in studio art through classes in diverse media, fostering artistic skill development and critical thinking in a supportive, small-class environment. Led by practicing artists, the program encourages self-discovery and prepares students for careers in the evolving visual arts landscape. Additionally, the program offers a minor and a combined bachelor's + master's degree option.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
DePaul’s Art program provides a broad foundation in studio art with classes that focus on understanding fundamental artistic concepts through research and conceptual thinking, creative problem solving, artistic skill development, and the historical functions of art and how it impacts the present day and the future. Art majors at DePaul take a wide range of courses in state-of-the-art facilities, including digital computer labs, darkrooms, and studios for wood and metal sculpture, video, printmaking, painting and drawing. Class sizes are small, offering our Art majors personalized attention from professors who are also practicing artists. You’ll be encouraged to use art as a method of self-discovery and to reach your full potential as an artist in our evolving, visually oriented world.
Outline:
- Coursework:
- Digital Foundations
- Figure Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Video Art
- Printmaking
- Intermedia Studio Art
- Web Art and Design
- Mural Painting
- European Art
- Art and Artists in Contemporary Culture
Other:
Minor offered | Combined bachelor’s + master’s degree offered
