Studio Art
Why pursue a studio art degree at North Central College?
Art makes your imagination soar! With a studio art degree, you have the opportunity to explore visual media creatively and intellectually. Studio artists specialize in creating visual work that effectively communicates ideas and emotions to prepare you for 21st century careers in fine arts, digital communications, and education. Our facilities are outfitted with studios for painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture and interactive media. At North Central, you’ll develop new skills, find your creative voice as a professional artist, and have plenty of opportunities to share that voice in our dedicated gallery spaces. And along the way, you’ll build a portfolio that will impress industry leaders, educators, prospective clients—and most importantly, you. As a graduate, you can pursue careers in industrial design, fashion design, the entertainment and media industry, education and more. Recent graduates have also pursued graduate degrees in master of fine arts and master of art therapy programs.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN
- Experimenting with a variety of media
- Bringing your ideas to life
- Sharpening your business and organizational skills
then a degree in STUDIO ART might be for you.
Why study studio art at North Central College?
In the Classroom
Coursework topics:
- 2-Dimensional Design
- 3-Dimensional Design
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Meiley-Swallow Hall
Take a virtual tour of Meiley-Swallow Hall, which has studios for painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture and interactive media.
Virtual Tour
Beyond the Classroom
As a studio art major, you can:
- Participate in the Senior Art Show, solo and group exhibits, and juried events in the College’s dedicated exhibit spaces and local art galleries
- Network with prominent artists at on-campus gallery exhibits and talks
- Study world-class art and architecture at galleries and museums in Chicago and Naperville
- Conduct undergraduate research and present your findings at the College’s Rall Symposium for Undergraduate Research
- Apply for competitive talent scholarships in art
- Enroll in Chicago Term to experience living in the city while taking courses from North Central professors
- Access the University Partner Program offered by the Art Institute of Chicago:
- North Central students can gain admittance to the AIC free of charge with their North Central Student ID
- Experience lectures, educational programs, and other special events
Studio Art Internships and Jobs
A North Central education integrates career preparation with rich academic study. Our faculty encourages you to refine and apply your knowledge in an interconnected world. Here you'll learn to think independently and work globally to solve problems and lead.
Internships
- Art facilitator, DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville
- Presenter of two-dimensional art, Hobby Lobby, Bridgeview, IL
- Art gallery management intern, Brigantine Gallery, Downers Grove, IL
- Floral design intern, Scheffler's Flowers, Naperville
- Exhibitions intern, Oak Park Art League, Oak Park, IL
- Special events intern, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
Graduate Schools
Recent art majors have been accepted at the following graduate schools:
- Mills College, Oakland, Calif.
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Ill.
- Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Careers
Recent graduates in art include:
- Art instructor
- Art therapist
- Gallery director
- Illustrator
- Interior designer
- Merchandiser
- Museum curator/exhibit preparator
- Studio technician
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