Students AT SCHOOL of Art + Design at Eastern Illinois University enjoy access to dedicated faculty, exceptional facilities and excellent career preparation.

The School of Art 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

 

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Art Education
The art education option provides professional training and art studio experiences leading to teacher licensure in art for grades K – 12.
Art History
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.
Graphic Design
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.
fashion merchandising
The Fashion Merchandising program allows students to grow professionally in their knowledge in the world of retail while developing advanced creative skills in fashion design. Possible careers include, but are not limited to: retail management and/or entrepreneurship, textile and apparel product development, fashion design, styling, buying, fashion journalism and visual merchandising. Students will explore the dynamic world of fashion through courses in Fashion Buying, Visual Merchandising, Clothing Construction, Retail Mathematics, History of Costume, Cultural Aspects of Fashion and many more. Students also complete a Minor in Marketing as part of the curriculum.

 

Studio art

2D Studio

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.

3D Studio

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.

Minors
School of Art & Design  offers four minors — the art history minor, the graphic design minor and the studio art minor.