Bachelor of Arts

Art

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Top 5 reasons to study art at Goshen College

  1. Student in Art classPersonal Attention: Small class sizes with faculty who are practicing artists
  2. Real connections: Each year, the Eric Yake Kenagy Visiting Artist Program brings internationally known artists to campus for lecture and instruction.
  3. Hands on learning: Experiential learning opportunities through professional studio visits, field trips, public art installations and unique courses like Arts in London
  4. Work opportunities: Career readiness with internships in galleries, museums, studios and more
  5. Career plan: Multiple concentrations offer students a path to focus on their goals
  • 91%
    of classes have fewer than 30 students
  • 93%
    of graduates are employed, in grad school, or in service within a year
  • 50%
    of students study abroad through our hands-on learning programs

    Alumni Outcomes

    Today, Goshen College art graduates pursue careers as graphic designers, teachers, architects, ceramists, professors, jewelers, and business owners across the globe. But before they can find their creative niche in the art industry, the years students spend studying in Goshen College’s art program will take them behind the potter’s wheel, behind the welding mask, teaching in a classroom, and mounting their own senior art exhibitions. Upon graduation, students will have the creative and practical skills to seek an imaginative, rewarding career.

    Program Overview

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    At Goshen College, you’ll be part of a long tradition of preparing students for successful careers in visual and graphic design or top graduate art programs. Our art program gives you the freedom to explore your creative interests while building the skills needed for a dynamic career. Whether you choose to major or minor in art or graphic design, you can blend your passion for visual expression with other fields of expertise, shaping a path that’s uniquely yours.

    Student in Mennonite Historical LibraryCareer Paths

    The definition of art is constantly expanding. The field of visual arts contains many different subfields, including graphic design, sculpture, painting, photojournalism, architecture, and art administration among others.

    Today information is increasingly communicated with images through print media, over the Internet, hanging on walls, or sitting on pedestals. Art and design shape every part of our world, from branding and architecture to education and fine arts. As a Goshen College art student, you’ll develop the skills to turn your passion into a thriving career. Our alumni have found success in a variety of industries, working as:

    • Practicing Studio Artists — painters, ceramicists, jewelers, printmakers, sculptors
    • Graphic designers, photographers, illustrators and art directors
    • Architects and interior designers, fashion designers, and product designers
    • Art teachers in K-12 and higher education or art therapists
    • Arts administrators, curators, and museum educators
    • Small business owners and creative entrepreneurs

     

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