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Studio Art

Description of Major

Carthage studio art majors create works in many different mediums including stained glass, printing, painting, photography, pottery, and sculpture. The art program serves three purposes: To acquaint students with fundamental concepts of design, materials, and tools of the fine arts and crafts; to allow students to develop skills in controlling media and to work creatively according to their individual abilities; and to give students a general background in artistic traditions that will inform the creative products of this and other ages.
Learn more about the Studio Art major at Carthage here.

Relevant Coursework

Drawing, Design, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Composition, Photography, Pottery, Art History, Mixed Media, Studio Art, Electronic Imaging, Computer Graphics

Current Outlook

Centrique, Carthage's student-published art and literary magazine is published each year with a collection of writings and art works submitted throughout the school year. Pieces are judged and awarded in a variety of areas. Centrique is currently celebrating it's 40th year.

The H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art, located at Carthage, features traveling exhibits and student art exhibits throughout the year.

Why take Studio Art at Carthage?

Carthage offers an extensive amount of studio art courses, and our faculty are professional artists. As an art major, you have extensive access to the naturally-lit art studios. If you want to specialize in a specific area of studio art, you can pursue that interest with topics courses.

Our location midway between Chicago and Milwaukee offers excellent access to world-renowned galleries, exhibit opportunities, and internships.

What can I do with a major in Studio Art?

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

This list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.

  • Artist
  • Painter
  • Sculptor
  • Graphic Artist/Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Art Teacher
  • Graphic Designer
  • Art Therapist
  • Commercial Artist
  • Art Gallery Owner
  • Art Critic
  • Cartoonist
  • Curator
  • Interior Decorator
  • Greeting Card Artist

COMPANIES EMPLOYING CARTHAGE STUDIO ART GRADUATES

  • Midco - Graphic Designer
  • Kenosha News - Graphic Designer
  • Graphic Composition - Mac Operator
  • Advantest America - Graphic Designer
  • Clinton Public Schools - Teacher

CARTHAGE ART GRADUATES HAVE PURSUED GRADUATE STUDIES IN

  • Fine Arts
  • Art Therapy

Learn more about the Studio Art major at Carthage here.