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(218) 477-2151
Center for the Arts 161
Chair: Wil Shynkaruk
wil@mnstate.edu

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Degree Requirements
B.A. Degree in Art
Emphasis in Art History
Emphasis in Ceramics
Emphasis in Drawing
Emphasis in Graphic Design
Emphasis in Painting
Emphasis in Photography
Emphasis in Printmaking
Emphasis in Sculpture
BFA Degree in Art
BFA Emphasis in Ceramics
BFA Emphasis in Drawing
BFA Emphasis in Graphic Design
BFA Emphasis in Painting
BFA Emphasis in Photography
BFA Emphasis in Printmaking
BFA Emphasis in Sculpture
B.S. Degree in Art Education
Minor in Art
Minor in  Art History

Course Descriptions

Minnesota State University Moorhead offers one of the region's most outstanding and comprehensive art and design programs, combined with one of the region's best equipped facilities. With more than 400 students majoring in art, the department is also one of the area's largest. Faculty commitment and the success of art graduates have contributed to the exemplary reputation of the Department of Art & Design. All art students begin by enrolling in a series of foundation studies, covering aspects of theory, drawing and design. Other courses required of all majors include a broad series of introductory studio courses, art history courses and advanced studio courses.

Art and Design Careers
Studio Artist in one of the following areas:
    Ceramics
    Drawing
    Graphic Design
    Illustration
    Painting
    Photography
    Printmaking
    Sculpture
Teacher
Professor
Art Gallery/Museum Staff

Department Benefits

• MSUM's graphic design program is ranked as one of the top 35 in the United States by Upper & Lowercase Magazine.
• Well-equipped studios in sculpture and ceramics offer students a user-friendly environment.
• Specialized workshops and a 1000-tool library supervised by a shopmaster, who assists in class or course-related projects to ensure a safe working environment and a high level of craftsmanship.
• Foundry, bronze-casting facilities, and ceramic kilns give students the facilities they need to experience real life situations.
• Complete printmaking studio utilizing non-toxic methods ensures students' safety.
• A computer art studio with a flatbed scanner, slide scanner, slide printer, color printer and multi-media capabilities prepares visual art students for their careers with the most up-to-date equipment.