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Professor Anna Westfall's show 'In Entropy' comprised of stoneware, porcelain, wire, rubber, paint, and sound

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The art major at EMU offers you a solid foundation for an art-related career, studio work or graduate work in studio art. Explore your own artistic style and learn a variety of techniques and theories that will guide your artistic process. 

In addition to learning to create art, expand your understanding of the influence of art on culture, history and communication. Shape your own art to influence others and create a better world.

  • Distinctives
    • Understand art as a way to communicate with and influence others.
    • Expand your creative mind through intercultural experiences that engage different artistic expressions.
    • Build personal, one-on-one mentoring relationships with faculty.
    • Add a concentration in pre-art therapy and prepare for graduate programs in art therapy.
  • Internships and student galleries
    • Build your resume through internships locally and in Washington D.C. through EMU's Washington Community Scholars' Center. 
    • Explore the Corcoran Gallery of Art and other museums not far away in Washington D.C. — and other, more local art museums.
    • Complete a senior art show and public presentation for real experience in installing and presenting your work. 
    • Access to the Margaret Gehman Gallery for your own shows and to experience the work of other artists from on and off campus. 
  • Affordability
    • 99% of undergrads receive financial aid
    • The average assistance package is over $37,000
    • Over $21 million in aid is awarded each year

    Financial aid packages often include:

    Learn more by contacting  EMU's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our net price calculator.

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Facilities and Equipment
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Margaret Gehman Gallery
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Faculty
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News about Students and Alumni

Career Options

Art majors at EMU have followed a variety of career paths, including opening their own studios, working in creative arts with non-profit organizations, and working in various media organizations. Curious about the vocational possibilities for EMU alums? Visit our VACA careers page.

The above data was drawn from ONet and is intended for informational purposes only.

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Courses

The major consists of 50 SH.

Required Courses

  • VACA 121 Drawing I (4)
  • *VACA 131 Three-Dimensional Design (4) 
  • VACA 143 Foundations of Design I: 2-D (2)
  • VACA 144 Foundations of Design II: Digital (2) 
  • VACA 151 Photography I (2) 
  • VACA 222 Painting I (4) 
  • VACA 232 Ceramics I (4) 
  • VACA 252 Photography II (4)
  • *VACA 283 Art History-Western (4) 
  • VACA 332 Ceramics II (2) 
  • VACA 382 Contemporary Art (2) 
  • *VACA 384 Art History-World (2) 
  • VACA 432 Ceramics III (2)
  • *VACA 434 Drawing II (2) 
  • *VACA 435 Painting II (2) 
  • VACA 450 Junior/Senior Portfolio and Vocation (2)
  • VACA 481 Junior/Senior Thesis and Exhibition (2) 
  • Choose one course:
    • *VACA 323 Printmaking and Watercolor (4) 
    • *VACA 335 Installation and Experimental Media (4) 

Recommended Courses

  • VACA 142 Graphic Design I (2) 
  • *VACA 242 Graphic Design II (2)
  • *VACA 243 Graphic Design III (2)
  • VACA 168 Digital Media I: Video Production (4)
  • VACA 442 Ceramics IV (2)
  • VACA 491 Internship (1-4)

* indicates the course is offered in alternate years