Art
Art
Art moves us to think deeply and challenges our assumptions about the human experience. For Christians, it invites us to engage the world as Christ taught. Whether art becomes your life’s work or serves as a tool for self-expression, a Northwestern art degree will give you a strong foundation in art’s practice, history and theory, as well as expand your critical thinking skills.
Why NWC?
As an art major, you’ll gain hands-on experience in traditional fine arts media and digital design. Our faculty of professional artists will mentor you by providing constructive, encouraging feedback—plus you’ll observe their own practice and create alongside them in the studio. As your skills develop, you’ll also have opportunities to exhibit your work at juried exhibitions and apply for publication in artistic journals. Major course offerings include drawing, ceramics, painting and photography. Related minors include art, arts administration, entrepreneurship and a K-12 art education endorsement.
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Outcomes
With an art degree from Northwestern, you’ll be prepared to exhibit art, teach, pursue graduate studies and more. Employers value skills that often come naturally to artists—including creative thinking, curiosity, vision and passion.
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Experience
The Korver Visual Arts Center is fully equipped to help you experiment with new mediums, expand your portfolio, and present your work in a professional gallery setting. You'll have access to studios, including:
- Ceramics room with 17 wheels and 4 kilns
- Drawing studio with 17 drafting tables
- Mac lab with 21 computers set up with Adobe Suite
- Painting studio for oil, acrylic and watercolors
- Darkroom for processing film photography
- Sculpture lab with professional-grade power tools
- Printmaking studio with 4 presses
Te Paske Gallery in the Korver Visual Arts Center hosts four or more art showings each year, featuring the work of both professional and student artists.
The Compass Center for Career & Calling will connect you with internship experiences in a major U.S. city or with a studio, gallery or museum closer to home. Past internship placements have included the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
Study abroad opportunities will introduce you to another country’s art and culture. Recent students have studied art, history and philosophy at the University of Oxford, taken courses in fashion in Italy, and analyzed theatre productions on London’s West End.
Art students have had their work selected for a juried undergraduate exhibition at the University of Nebraska, won a logo competition sponsored by the Higher Learning Commission, and contributed design work to local businesses and nonprofits.
The Korver Visual Arts Center is fully equipped to help you experiment with new mediums, expand your portfolio, and present your work in a professional gallery setting. You'll have access to studios, including:
- Ceramics room with 17 wheels and 4 kilns
- Drawing studio with 17 drafting tables
- Mac lab with 21 computers set up with Adobe Suite
- Painting studio for oil, acrylic and watercolors
- Darkroom for processing film photography
- Sculpture lab with professional-grade power tools
- Printmaking studio with 4 presses
Te Paske Gallery in the Korver Visual Arts Center hosts four or more art showings each year, featuring the work of both professional and student artists.
The Compass Center for Career & Calling will connect you with internship experiences in a major U.S. city or with a studio, gallery or museum closer to home. Past internship placements have included the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
Study abroad opportunities will introduce you to another country’s art and culture. Recent students have studied art, history and philosophy at the University of Oxford, taken courses in fashion in Italy, and analyzed theatre productions on London’s West End.
Art students have had their work selected for a juried undergraduate exhibition at the University of Nebraska, won a logo competition sponsored by the Higher Learning Commission, and contributed design work to local businesses and nonprofits.
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Faculty
Brilliant scholars. Committed Christians. Invested in you. That’s Northwestern’s faculty.
Meghan (Flynn) Charbonneau
Assistant Professor of Art
Phil Scorza
Professor of Art and Design; Department Chair
