Making art
Carie is majoring in art and history with the goal of going to grad school and eventually working in an art museum. Outside of the many hours she spends in the Korver Visual Arts Center, Carie serves as an editor for the student newspaper, a speech coach for Northwestern’s version of TED Talks, and a student assistant and summer intern for Northwestern’s DeWitt Library.
Creative challenges
The art professors here are brilliant artists themselves, and learning from them has been a wonderful experience for developing my own art style and technique. They are always willing to encourage creative thinking and push students to think outside the box with their art, which I appreciate. I also love how the assignments that are introduced in art classes allow for creative freedom while still remaining conducive to learning.
Reflecting God
Artistic beauty is all around us, and learning to recognize it is not just a good art skill, but also a way of worshiping God. While studying art at Northwestern, I have learned about the creativity of God. God is an artist, and when I make art, I am reflecting the divine nature of God and the glory of his creation. Art is one way of showing others the beauty and significance that surrounds us.
Art appreciation
Taking studio classes at Northwestern has helped me to appreciate art more and to better understand different techniques and language used to discuss art. Northwestern’s art and design department also offers several art history courses, which have broadened my understanding of the significant role of art in the past and put artistic movements into a global context. Even for those who don’t go into art history, these classes can be a wonderful way to better develop their own art style as they learn about notable artists.
Influential profs
At Northwestern, small class sizes, hallway chats and visits to professors’ offices create an environment for students to connect with faculty. In every class I’ve taken, not only have I learned about the subjects my profs are experts in, but they have challenged my thought processes, connected their discipline to the Christian faith, and provided meaningful discussion and work outside of class that forces me to think through what I have learned and its importance in the world today.
