• ART

    Degree offered:  Bachelor of Arts

    Program Overview

    At ODU, students who major in Art learn how to use materials, both historic and cutting edge, in a manner that is technically sophisticated and intellectually rich. Students take foundation courses and then choose areas of emphasis from a wide variety of electives.

    Key Points About the Art Major

    • The ODU Art major provides a solid foundation in traditional studio methods and materials as well as fundamental skills taught in a sequential fashion. 
    •  Students are regularly exposed to working artists for critiques and presentations. 
    • The ODU Art major nurtures each student’s creative development through personalized study and internships. 
    • Our graduates have gone on to top graduate schools in the United States and abroad.

    Why ODU?

    The Art degree at ODU is highly individualized. Professors build relationships with their students and provide individual practicum experiences that supplement their classroom curriculum. Many ODU graduates from this program have gone on to top graduate programs in the United States and abroad.

    Internships and Research

    Our graduates are prepared to take their place as working artists in a variety of careers, including painter, sculptor, printmaker, illustrator and related pursuits such as gallery or museum professional. Graduates are also prepared for work as art directors, art therapists, recreation center artists as well as
    graduate studies.

    Career Possibilities

    ODU Art majors can take advantage of a variety of internships at such places as the design and installation department at the Ohio Historical Society, the Columbus Museum of Art and ODU’s own Wehrle Gallery.

    On Campus Opportunities

    Extracurricular workshops, independent studie and the Senior Portfolio Seminar prepare ODU Art majors for the culmination of their work in the Senior Studio Thesis Exhibition.  This exceptional opportunity allows seniors to select, research, produce and exhibit their individual artistic creations and vision.

    For More Information...

    Contact Dr. Janette Knowles, Department Head and Associate Professor of Art & Art Education, at knowlesj@ohiodominican.edu to learn more about the Art Program. For questions about the other Arts & Letters programs such as Art Education, Campus & Youth Ministry, English, Graphic Design, History, Integrated Language Arts, Philosophy, Spanish, and Theology, please contact your Admission Counselor or Academic Advisor at admissions@ohiodominican.edu.