Art
What Can I Do With A Major In Art?
The mission of the Department of Art is to provide a comprehensive instructional program in visual art that will develop professional artists, art historians/critics, art educators, and an informed public. Visual images are a powerful means of communication and we strive to set a high standard of literacy in this dominant cultural language. Central to this mission are opportunities to create original works, critically analyze artworks and images past and present, and research the history of art /culture and the contexts in which art is produced. Through these processes our students develop critical and creative thinking skills, cultivate an informed aesthetic, and obtain the ability to make judgments about artworks and images.
The Department of Art offers professional and liberal arts education in the visual arts. Our goal is to provide comprehensive and integrated instruction in studio art, to include art history and criticism. Course work in the Bachelor of Fine Arts and the Master of Fine Arts strives to render intensive professional training for students interested in a career in the field of art. Students interested in a liberal arts education with an emphasis in the visual arts are served by our Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. Teaching Certification is offered as an option for students seeking licensure to teach in the public schools K-12.
The Department of Art offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art, (ceramics, drawing and painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture) Art History/Criticism and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with K-12 certification in Art Education, which requires additional coursework. Secondary certification in Art Education also requires additional coursework.
A Sample of Related Occupations
- Studio Artists
- Museum and Gallery Owners
- Curators
Types of Employers
Museums
School Districts
Design Companies
Advertising Agencies
Galleries
Art Organizations
Electronic Entertainment
Montana Arts Council
National Endowment for the Humanities
Public Schools, Colleges and Universities
National Endowment for the Arts
State Government Arts Agencies
Related Web Links
Professional Associations
For additional career information, see the
Occupational Outlook Handbook
