Art
Art Department
Evelyn Spratt, Ph.D., Interim Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Geoffrey Delanoy, M.F.A., Chair
Alexandra Dodson, Ph.D.
Sul-Jee Scully, M.F.A.
Campuses
Main Campus
Summary
The Art Department prepares students to understand and interpret art of the past and the present and contribute to the future. The vibrancy of Baltimore’s art scene and Notre Dame’s closeness to museums in Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York make it an ideal place to study art.
The Art Department of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Business offers a Major and Minor in Art to traditional undergraduate students. It also offers students preparation for Elementary and Secondary Teaching Certification in Art. The Art Major provides a curriculum that emphasizes the development of creative potential, the understanding of the history and tradition of the visual arts, and the realization of the place of art in contemporary society. Classroom lectures, creative experiences and museum tours give students an opportunity to become part of a community of artists preparing for graduate school or for a variety of art-related careers.
Among the career opportunities are art librarian, art historian, museum curator, art advisor, art administrator, visual resource curator, corporate curator, painter, sculptor, art restorer, art therapist, illustrator, animator, layout artist, graphic designer, theatre designer, exhibition designer, jeweler, textile designer, freelance photographer and staff photographer.
The following Empower and Engage General Education requirements may be met by the Art courses listed:
- Thinking Critically and Analytically: ART-310, ART-324 and ART-330
- Artistic Expression: ART-101, ART-102, ART-103, ART-109, ART-142, ART-162, ART-165, ART-204, and ART-420
- Intercultural: ART-140 and ART-141
- Diversity: ART-315, ART-323 and ART-343
Art Majors and Minors, in all concentrations, must complete all courses with a minimum grade of C.
Degrees and Certificates
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Art, Major -
Art, Minor