Make Art with a Vision that Matters
Prepare to become a creative agent for positive social change.
Learn more about our Department of Art and Design and faculty
Studio Art Major
What will you study?
Core Courses (18 credits)
- ART 106 Foundations of Art & Design
- ART 255 Photography and the Moving Image
- ARH 235 Global Art History I
- ARH 236 Global Art History II
- ART 490 MDC Capstone: Influence & Impact
Choose one:
- ARH 344 The Modern World: Artist’s Voices Heard
- ARH 346 The Contemporary Scene
Studio Art (27 credits)
- ART 110 Introduction to Drawing
- ART 130 Three-Dimensional Design
- ART 200 Sculptural Principles
- ART 221 Introduction to Painting
- ART 491 Senior Portfolio & Professional Practice
Choose four:
- ART 137 Printmaking and Book Arts
- ART 203 Ceramics I
- ART 210 Intermediate Drawing
- ART 321 Intermediate Painting
- ART 331 Art + Design Ideas
- ART 380 Advanced Special Topics in Art & Design
- ART 472 Techniques for Teaching Art (Required)
- ART 480 Advanced Special Topics in Art & Design
The following portfolio reviews are required for continuation in the program:
- Foundation Process Book (ART 106, ART 110, and ART 130)
- Junior Review (ART 331)
- Senior Review (ART 491)
Why choose studio art at Marian?
You will begin by building a strong foundation in art with opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills in both two- and three-dimensional media. Access to our studio facilities 24/7 provides you with the flexibility and support to produce high-quality art in an appropriate environment. Working with practicing professional artist-teachers, you will engage the professional art world through visiting artists, tours of local artist's studios, and opportunities to participate in Indianapolis community art projects.
Our program assists you with developing a mission and vision for your art and articulating how it interacts with the world. Advanced studies culminate with a senior exhibition, professional communication materials, and a comprehensive portfolio ready for graduate school application or a professional position in an arts organization.