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艺术专业

Earn a degree in general art

If you are looking for an art school in Missouri, consider studying at SBU. 接收 a general art degree at SBU will teach you how to communicate effectively through a strong foundation in various art mediums including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and ceramics. 

You can specialize your education with an optional studio concent比n in either two-dimensional art (drawing/painting) or three-dimensional art (ceramics/sculpture), or combine it with another major or minor.

Many art majors use this general art degree to go on to graduate school to pursue a Master of Fine 艺术s (MFA) degree in studio art or another graduate degree, including 艺术治疗.

This degree is offered through SBU's Geneva Casebolt College of 艺术s and Social Sciences.

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度计划

9:1
Student to Faculty

(Benefit from small class sizes with a 9:1 student:faculty 比, enabling you to receive individualized instruction and guidance.)

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The SBU Advantage

  • An emphasis on foundational classes taken in the first two years ensures that you develop skills in a variety of art platforms
  • Thrive in the small class sizes that promote individualized instruction and lifelong 友谊
  • SBU creates opportunities for you to interact with practicing studio artists and gain exposure to the regional and national art scenes

信仰 Integ比n

SBU's Department of 艺术 is intentional about the integ比n of Christian faith and academic discipline. You will learn how faith influences how we see the world and how art provides a platform by which we can communicate our faith and worldview. 信仰 discussions are woven into course material. For example, art history courses examine the impact of Christian history on famous and influential art pieces.

Additionally, you will learn how you can use your God-given artistic abilities to make a difference. At SBU, you will have the opportunity to incorporate art with missions and will be challenged to consider how faith influences art.

布雷特树桩
"I can say with confidence that the courses offered at SBU not only gave me the information I need to succeed in my career field, they also equipped me for further learning. The faculty truly care for their students and were always willing to help me out however 我需要."
布雷特树桩 '09
Middle and high school art teacher at El Dorado Springs (Mo.)

Additional Information for 艺术 Students

Driskill 艺术 Gallery

The University Gallery provides students with hands-on opportunities in curating exhibits, hanging shows and displaying their own work. Additionally, the Driskill 艺术 Gallery hosts regional artists throughout each academic year.

艺术俱乐部

Join the SBU 艺术俱乐部 to interact with other art students and participate in extracurricular activities which will enhance your art education.

Scholarships

You may submit an art portfolio to apply for an art performance scholarship.

Additionally, there are several privately funded art scholarships for which you may apply, including the Dunnegan Scholarship and the Earl & Gloria Shell and Sharon Shell Garrison Scholarship.