The Bachelor of Arts in Art at St. Catherine University provides you with an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to building a creative life in the visual arts, grounded in inquiry, imagination, and action with equity at its core. You will explore contemporary issues in art and art making, alongside crucial career development and professional practice skills, preparing you for a dynamic future. This undergraduate degree is designed for students who aspire to critically examine their own creative and scholarly work, developing concrete skills applicable to a variety of professional pathways. You will engage with the curriculum through a foundational three-course seminar sequence, "Building a Creative Life," fostering a community of artists and scholars committed to becoming creative changemakers within a supportive academic environment.
This full-time, on-campus program, typically completed over four years, combines studio art courses in areas like ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, graphic design, printmaking, and photography with art history that specializes in contemporary issues, visual culture, and the work of diverse artists. You will develop practical skills through hands-on projects and gain real-world experience through opportunities like internships at the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery or the Visual Resources Library. In your final year, you will culminate your studies with the Senior Exhibition and Creative Showcase, presenting your work and engaging with the community, preparing you to graduate with a portfolio and professional network ready for diverse creative careers.