Studio Art Major or Minor

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) program in the Department of Art and Digital Media allows students to create their own degree by working with an advisor to create a program of study that best fits their desires.

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Instead of a prescribed concentration, students can elect to put together a series of courses that can span all concentrations. This can create better job skills for the career of the students’ choice and it can give students exactly what they’re needing for the future.

As the current market looks for people that are skilled in various areas of study, this option may be exactly what students are desiring, but can’t find at other universities. The Department of Art and Digital Media meets the needs of students and their future goals, which is why studio art was created.

Concentrations

Drawing & Painting
Courses include: Introduction to Painting, Advanced Figure Studies, Printmaking, Beginning Watercolor, Conceptual Practices in Painting, and Visual Storytelling
Photography
Courses include: Introduction to Photography, Documentary & Advanced Photography, Basic Darkroom Techniques, Studio Lighting & Illustration, Photographic Print, and Photoshop
Graphic Design
Courses include: Introduction to Graphics, Photoshop, Typography, Package Design, Advertising & Publication, Web Design, and Motion Graphics & Animation
Media Arts
Courses include: Introduction to Media Arts, 3D Graphics & Animation, Programming for Artists, Concept Art for Gaming & Animation, Game & VR Development, and Video Design

Department of Art and Digital Media

Program Learning Outcomes

PLO 1: Foundation: Students will successfully employ technical and creative skills for effective visual communication, including strong use of the elements of art and principles of design.
PLO 2: Technique: Students will demonstrate an understanding of content knowledge and apply strong techniques in a variety of traditional and digital art making processes.
PLO 3: Critical Thinking: Students will critically analyze global, historical, and contemporary theories in visual art, as well as the theological significance of aesthetics through research, critique, and collaboration.
PLO 4: Presentation: Students will create and defend individual and thematic bodies of work & an exhibition through writing, oral examination, and formal presentation.
PLO 5: Professional Readiness: Students will demonstrate professional readiness by creating a competitive portfolio of art, business materials, and online presence for commercial and fine art applications.

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Art Exhibitions

The Victorian House Art Gallery regularly features exhibits from visiting artists and is open to Olivet students and the community. Additionally, seniors in the department design and deliver their own art shows, which are professionally lighted and displayed around campus.

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