Bachelor of Arts - Art

The art department supports the liberal arts tradition through a curriculum and faculty that cultivate critical inquiry, aesthetic appreciation, technical skill and cultural diversity in the visual arts through traditional and innovative means.

A College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University art degree is intended to prepare students for careers or further education in art. For the non-major, this education provides a preliminary understanding of art forms, the creative process and a beginning ability to employ critical analysis.

Students begin their journey by choosing a concentration in studio art and/or a major in studio art with a minor in art education. The university stresses both a historical view of art as well as a cross-cultural approach to learning about the diversity of art forms. The program encourages seniors to pursue internships, independent learning projects and a final thesis project.