Art & Design

Enjoy the exploration of many types of art in WOU’s Art & Design program. Not only will you master key principles and skills in art and visual communications design, but you’ll also learn creative problem-solving processes along the way. The program combines art theory and studio practice as well as art history, graphic design, interactive media and much more! Get practical skills that are in demand in a wide range of industries and settings.

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Four-year degree plan

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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU

Sample four-year degree plan

Learning outcomes

Apply design elements and principals in the work for self-expression and communication
Develop and engage in written and verbal communication skills to articulate one’s own artistic intentions and to evaluate the art of other artists
Develop technical abilities and a disciplined work ethic within the studio media that incorporates exploration and risk-taking into the process of transforming thought to form

Career opportunities

Art teacher
Sculptor/painter/ceramist/printmaker/photographer
Graphic designer
Product designer
Illustrator/animator
Museum curator

Art & Design minor

You’ll work with your adviser to choose your ideal combination of upper- and lower-division classes for this minor. You might explore drawing, design, art history, exhibition design or non-Western art — this minor is what you make it!