Liberal Arts
& Sciences

Art

Do you want a major that is challenging, yet brings out the creative side of your personality? Do you want a major where you have the opportunity to learn from respected artists and educators? The ESU Art Department offers you a variety of programs to best fit your particular interests. You will learn from an outstanding group of artist-educators who are focused on preparing students for careers in art and art-related professions. Our Art Department is one of approximately 250 art departments that hold prestigious accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.


Salaries

  • Median Starting Salary: Approx: $33,000*
  • After 5 Years Experience: Approx: $38,000

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Quick Facts

  • ESU offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art with studio concentrations in ceramics, engraving arts, glass, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
  • Emporia State University Department of Art faculty are among the finest in the region. Traditional studios, complemented with state-of-the-art technology, are available for students to develop their skills and unique artistic vision.
  • Every member of the faculty is a recognized professional in their field. Students are given the opportunity to learn from exhibiting artists, respected art historians, and art educators whose artwork can be found in museums and galleries worldwide. Books and articles by our art history instructor are featured in prestigious international publications.
  • ESU has the only Engraving Arts degree in the nation.

Career Opportunities

  • Education- Art History
  • Art Therapy
  • Engraving Arts
  • Ceramics
  • Photographer
  • Studio Art
  • Graphic Design

Major Requirements

  • General Education Program: 48 hrs
  • Art Major Requirements: 35 hrs
  • Art Electives: 10 hrs
  • Other Program of Study: 12 hrs
  • Multicultural Experience Requirement: 10 hrs of one foreign language
  • Electives: 21 hrs

Bachelor of Fine Arts Requirement

  • General Education Program: 48 hrs
  • Art Major Requirement & Electives: 60 hrs
  • Approved Art Electives: 9 hrs
  • Electives: 12 hrs

Bachelor of Science Requirement

  • General Education Program: 48 hrs
  • Art Major Requirement: 51 hrs
  • Electives in another field: 24 hrs

Education Major Requirement: Secondary

  • General Education Program: 48 hrs
  • Basic Art Requirements: 20 hrs
  • Additional Art Requirements: 27 hrs

Clubs

  • A.R.T. (Alpha Rho Theta)
  • National Art Education Association (NAEA)
  • Glass Guild
  • American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA)

August 2008: www.payscale.com: Secondary Art Teacher