STUDIO ART
Bachelor of Arts
In the Studio Art program, you study a variety of artistic techniques and creative processes to develop your unique voice and vision. You’ll explore different media and approaches to enhance personal expression, refine aesthetic sensibilities and visually communicate compelling themes and ideas.
Combine your unique talent and passion with real-world career skills.
You may enjoy this major if you:
▶ Are a creative person interested in exploring diverse art forms such as drawing, illustration, painting or sculpture
▶ Want to incorporate art-making into your career, whether as an artist, designer, craftsperson, illustrator, arts educator or in another creative role
▶ Enjoy experimenting with different techniques and mediums to push the boundaries of your artistic expression
▶ Are passionate about promoting a healthy arts community and learning how to navigate its professional landscape
▶ Seek to develop a strong portfolio that showcases your skills and ideas to potential employers or clients
CSU offers a diverse range of courses in Studio Art including:
▶ Drawing: multiple mediums and styles in our spacious drawing studio overlooking Lake Erie
▶ Painting: formal and technical instruction in observational and personal expressive styles of painting in our large, bright and open painting studios
▶ Sculpture: facilities for traditional and digital sculpture in a wide variety of media, including wood, clay, metal, plaster and bronze, among others
▶ Photography: a fully outfitted digital lab with large format printing, lighting studio, black and white darkroom and dedicated critique space
▶ Printmaking: large open studio for etching, aquatint, linocut and lithography
▶ Watercolor
▶ Special topics: rotating courses such as conceptual art, video art, expanded drawing and commercial photography, as well as thematic courses taught by expert faculty
▶ Museology courses with enriching field trips and professional guest speakers from the Cleveland arts community on exhibitions, collections and museum education
Professional training can lead to careers in arts, such as architecture, teaching, working in museums and art organizations, or even art-therapy.
Your work environment could be chosen depending on your preferences from working independently to quick paced, socially active workplaces. Other career paths for Studio Art graduates may include artist, photographer, art director, art conservator, nonprofit management, arts administrator or future MFA study.
opportunities
Extra opportunities for Studio Art students at CSU include:
▶ Located in Playhouse Square, downtown Cleveland’s premier arts neighborhood
▶ 20 Haddad Merit Scholarships offered annually to Art majors of all levels
▶ Studio Art mentors to assist you to identify and obtain internships and career opportunities
▶ Established paid internships with multiple local arts organizations
▶ “Art in the community” and “professional practices” capstone classes
▶ Student Organization of Fine Art (SOFA)
Learn more about Studio Art at CSU.
Apply to CSU today.