Students in the Department of Art & Design at Eastern Illinois University enjoy access
to dedicated faculty, exceptional facilities and excellent career preparation.
The art department offers both Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Arts (BA)
degree programs. In addition to its exceptional undergraduate degree offerings, the
department offers unique graduate programs: Master of Arts (MA) Studio Art, Master
of Arts (MA) Art Education or Community Arts options.
The BFA degree program has options in art education, graphic design, and art studio
with emphasis in either two-dimensional media or three-dimensional media. The BA degree
program has options in art history and art studio with emphasis in either two-dimensional
media or three-dimensional media. More information regarding each degree option is
available on that option's program page, found under the "Degrees / Options" tab in
the top menu bar.
Each option is designed to provide the student with in-depth experience and knowledge
in a variety of studio techniques, art theories and historical perspectives. Eastern
Illinois University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association
of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
We support student success by giving over half a million dollars every 6 years in
funding.
Academic Options
| The Foundations program allows students to develop their artistic talent and build creative and practical
skills for the next level of study in the visual arts. |
| The art education option provides professional training and art studio experiences leading to teacher licensure
in art for grades K – 12. |
| The graphic design option allows students to develop creative and technical skills in visual communication
concepts and time-based media. The option has a selective admissions program for advancement
to the junior and senior years. |
| The studio option with two-dimensional emphasis offers students the opportunity to study various 2D studio media. Studio
classes are offered in drawing, painting, printmaking and digital art. Instruction
in the studio processes is done with an emphasis on creativity, craftsmanship, application
and understanding of design principle, and safety. |
| The studio option with three-dimensional emphasis offers the student the opportunity to study various 3D studio media. Studio
classes are offered in ceramics, metalsmithing/jewelry, and sculpture. Instruction
in the studio processes is done with an emphasis on creativity, craftsmanship, application
and understanding of design principle, and safety. |
| The art history area at EIU offers a flexible and comprehensive bachelor's degree that provides students
with expanded knowledge of a wide range of art periods and world cultures. |
| The Department of Art & Design offers three minors — the art history minor, the graphic design minor and the studio art minor. |
