Overview
APU’s art major equips students to use creative expression to explore life’s deepest issues. The degree provides a solid foundation in art history, contemporary trends, and artistic technique. These then provide a framework for advanced study in one of two concentrations, either studio art or teaching/art education.
Studio art students focus on a particular discipline, such as drawing and painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, or crafts. The teaching/art education concentration, while also focused on a specific artistic discipline, is a state-approved program for those wishing to teach art in secondary public or private schools. Both concentrations address the whole artist. Students explore the cultural context for artistic expression, the artistic process, the intersection of Christianity and art, and the Christian artist’s role in society. Art majors leave APU ready to integrate the creative process into all areas of life.
APU also offers an art concentration for liberal studies majors.
Is This Major Right for You?
You’re an art major if you...
- Have an eye for beauty
- Have natural artistic talent
- Are diligent and willing to put in extensive time and effort to hone your talent into skill
- Enjoy the process of creation
- Are computer savvy
- Would like to be surrounded by art in your career
Learn more about this major and required courses.
