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Studio Art

Make creativity part of your degree through drawing, design foundations and upper-level studio electives. Â鶹¹ú²ú's flexible 18-hour Studio Art minor lets you explore painting, printmaking, digital imaging, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and metalsmithing while building visual thinking skills.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Careers
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Why Study Studio Art at Â鶹¹ú²ú?

  • Add sustained creative practice to another major in only 18 credit hours
  • Build foundations in drawing and design before advancing to upper-level studio work
  • Choose from both 2D and 3D media or focus your electives in one creative direction
  • Learn in small studio classes with personal faculty feedback
  • Use specialized studios and participate in Â鶹¹ú²ú's wider community of artists, exhibitions and museum programs
"Â鶹¹ú²ú is close to home and has lots of opportunities in the art department that have given me experience in a variety of studio classes, and has engaging classes for my chosen major. I have grown so much here in my three years. Â鶹¹ú²ú has provided me access to amazing peers and professors who influence my education every day."
Maya Walter
Studio Art | Class of 2025
Maya Walter, Studio Art at Â鶹¹ú²ú

Hands-On Experience

  • Create original work through drawing, painting, printmaking, digital imaging, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry or metalsmithing courses
  • Present projects in critiques and submit work to juried or on-campus exhibitions
  • Sell original work through student art sales and practice engaging a public audience
  • Learn from visiting artists, the Tarble Museum of Art and trips to museums, galleries and studio
  • Join Art Association, contribute to creative student projects or pursue a Student Collaboration Grant
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What You'll Learn

The Studio Art minor gives students from any major a structured way to develop creative practice, craftsmanship and visual problem-solving. The 18-hour program includes Drawing I, two- or three-dimensional design foundations, and a selection of studio electives.

$80,190
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Art, Drama, & Music Teachers,…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Craft Artists
  • Fine Artists, Including Painters,…
  • Photographers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Medium (3/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Chris Kahler
Chair, Art + Design | Interim Director, Tarble Museum of Art
cbkahler@eiu.edu
2670 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-581-3410
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Samantha Tableriou
Associate Professor - Graphic Design + Typography
stableriou@eiu.edu
2822
217-549-2160
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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