美术 Program Overview
Art not only fosters the human need for self-expression and fulfillment, it plays an important role in shaping the culture of a society. Creatives can express the beauty of the world around them, but also give thoughtful critique to our political, economic and social systems in varied and unique ways.
Pursue an artistic career through Ashland University’s fine art program that provides you with a core foundation of art knowledge, both creative and technical. Seasoned artists and educators will impart critical thinking skills that will enable you to expand your artistic ability. You will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of 美术s degree with one of seven concentrations:
Each of these concentrations is fine-tuned to provide a fundamental and personalized experience, with the end goal being your professional success.
你也可以选择 艺术教育, which combines training in studio art with teacher education instruction, leading to teacher certification.
Merit-based scholarships are available to all students entering an art program at Ashland University. Review the scholarship criteria and submission process.
学习经验
Art classes are small so that you receive one-on-one attention from your professors. Every one of our professors has direct experience and education in the medium they teach. 你会:
- Improve your artistic capabilities.
- Explore unique methods of art creation.
- Solve technical problems in creative ways.
- Develop a unique portfolio.
- Learn in well-equipped art studios with dedicated spaces for every concentration.
- Advance your skills in critical analysis and acquire a deeper understanding of art.
- Complete an art-related internship.
- Showcase a cohesive body of your best work in a Senior Exhibition at the Ashland University Coburn Gallery.
- Prepare for a post-graduate pursuit of a Master of 美术s degree.
You can also join the Art Club, a community of people who are passionate about art. 电子邮件 ashlandartclub@gmail.com 了解更多信息.
样本课程
You’ll begin your fine art journey with the Art Foundations sequence, which includes introductory courses in drawing, 设计与艺术史. Once you’ve established your foundation, you’ll take upper-level courses that cover a wide variety of media, 方法与思路.
For additional information about the 美术 curriculum, view the following resources:
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第四年
优秀学生奖学金
的 优秀学生奖学金 was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in a major within the 文学院 & 科学. 这是一种择优制, renewable scholarship of $1,500 that can be "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships. 除了, students have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities with a focus on career coaching and preparation.
实习
All art majors are required to complete an art-related internship. 机遇包括:
- 艺术周六s Instructors
- Summer Art Camp Instructors
- Coburn Gallery Assistants
- AU Permanent Art Collection Internship
- 绘画 Internship with State of Michigan Artist in Residence
职业发展机会
的 median annual wage for craft and fine artists was $49,120 in May 2020. Overall employment of fine artists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. 关于 5,900 openings for fine artists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Employers of Recent 研究生s:
- 莱恩科比
- 正义
- 乙烯基营销
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- 进步的保险
- Hedstrom塑料
- Bendon出版
- Students have also continued their art studies at Ohio University, 的 Ohio State University and Xavier University.
