Art

Human beings are an intensely creative species. As such, they have always found expression—have always conceived of themselves and their world—through art. Art majors at Lakeland both study and contribute to this history of human creativity.

Art majors at Lakeland University develop their creative potential through the process of building a portfolio for either a marketable career in art, placement in a graduate program, or enriching their lives with a rewarding means of visual expression. In addition to hands-on coursework in a wide variety of disciplines, art majors also gain practical experience through internships in the field and exhibiting their art in the Bradley Art Gallery in the Annual Student Art Exhibition and in their capstone Senior Exhibit.

An art major at Lakeland University may choose to follow one or two directions of study: the Graphic Arts Emphasis and/or the Studio Emphasis. Both emphases are under the instruction of a diverse faculty who are all practicing artists in the fields they teach.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Art from Lakeland University should be able to:

Competently use a broad range of media and art tools in a variety of art disciplines.
Skillfully compose the elements of art including line, shape, value, texture, color and space into an organized and unified whole.
Demonstrate a creative and original approach in solving artistic problems.
Communicate effectively through visual, verbal and written means.
Present their artwork in a professional manner.
Consistently practice good working habits including the efficient and disciplined use of time and the meeting of deadlines.

Associate Professor: William R. Weidner

Assistant Professor: Monique Brickham

Programs

Major

Minor

Art Minor

Courses

Art