Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art
As an MVNU Art major, you’ll spend four years honing your talents in preparation for for a career as a practicing artist, writer, photographer, illustrator, gallery owner, K–12 art educator, or one of a number of other artistic careers or to further study in a graduate program.
During your first two years, you’ll complete the foundation program, working in a variety of mediums, while learning broadly about art history. In your final two years, you’ll concentrate on developing a body of work informed by contemporary aesthetic discourse. Many students consider double majoring in Art and Graphic Design. At MVNU, these programs are compatibly designed to enhance your abilities in both disciplines.
Senior Art majors are given personal studio space and individual instruction from professors. The program culminates with a senior show in MVNU’s professional Schnormeier Gallery, a space that has exhibited the work of professional and nationally recognized artists.
Many students consider double majoring in disciplines such as Psychology, Graphic Design, Communications, etc. At MVNU a double major is designed to broaden and equip you with a desirable skill set.
Art Curriculum
As an MVNU Art major, you will go through the same rigorous training that you would at a school specialized for art, while simultaneously gaining a Christian liberal arts education. You will develop your problem solving skills and your creative abilities making you ready to hit the ground running after graduation!
Faith & learning at MVNU
As an intentionally Christian University, we integrate our faith into everything we do at MVNU. From prayer before class to exploring real-world moral and ethical dilemmas, we’ll teach you what it means to shine forth.
Travel
Earn course credit as you take in the spiritual and historical wonders of Italy during spring break. Experience the culture of Italy through its art, architecture, food, fashion, and Christian influence. Explore historical sites such as the Colosseum and other ancient ruins while in Rome. See the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. While in Venice float through the canals on a gondola. Journey to the Amalfi coast and its glorious cliffside vista. Experience the history of Pompeii once covered by the ashes of Vesuvius. Visit cathedrals that attest to our Christian heritage through their artistic masterpieces. Join us for this spectacular experience and meet your art history or general education core crossing cultures requirements.
Service Learning:
- Belize
- Swaziland
- Haiti
- Croatia, Austria & Hungary
- Spain, Portugal & France
- Greater Columbus Area
- Orlando
- San Francisco
- New Orleans
- Washington, D.C.
- Guyana
- Guatemala
Scholarships
Need a little help with finances? We’ve got you covered. Explore scholarships, grants, and other resources to help you pay for your education.
Art Careers
More than 90 percent of MVNU Art graduates who apply for graduate MFA programs are accepted. Multiple MVNU alumni have been accepted into the Art Institute of Chicago’s Masters of Fine Arts programs — one of the most prestigious and selective programs in the nation.
PROFESSIONAL ARTISTRY
Become a full time artist in your chosen medium and build a body of revenue-generating work.
EDUCATION
Become an art educator or start a private studio with lessons and share your passion with future generations.
DESIGN
Put your talents to work as a graphic designer or web designer and bridge the gap between form and function.
BUSINESS
Jump into sales, marketing, or other aspects of business–or bring much-needed business elements to a creative environment.
CREATIVE SERVICES
Lead designers, writers, and other creative professionals as a creative services director.
FILM
Lead designers, writers, and other creative professionals as a creative services director.
Break into the film world with a creative background that would serve you well as a director, producer, filmographer, and more.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Become a professional photographer for an organization or media outlet or start a photography business.
Meet the Faculty
MVNU’s art faculty are professional artists trained from some of the top MFA programs in the nation. They regularly exhibit at the national and international level.
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