Otterbein College (Otterbein College Department of Art)

The mission of the Department of Art is to offer studio and art history programs linked to the College's liberal arts foundation, preparing graduates for a variety of professional options. Additionally, the department is committed to offering visual arts courses that complement the liberal education of all students at Otterbein.
At Otterbein, art students create in an environment of inquiry. Faculty seek to introduce students to an understanding of the artistic process and encourage them to commit themselves to the creation of meaningful works of art. Courses in art history provide an understanding of the historical and theoretical framework of the visual arts.
The Art Department offers a major in Art with concentrations in ceramics, computer art, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and visual communication. Students may also pursue licensure in Art Education.


Majors and Minors
Otterbein offers a B.A. degree with a major in art and concentrations in ceramics, computer art, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and visual communication.
Minors in Studio Art, Art History and Arts Administration are also offered.
With careful advising and academic planning, many Art Majors have also completed a second major. Art has been combined in double majors with disciplines such as English, Communications, and Philosophy.


Arts Administration Minor
The Arts Administration minor provides an opportunity to explore career opportunities with arts organizations. Arts administrators manage museums, arts councils, theatres, and other arts organizations. The Arts Administration courses and a series of business courses provide the structure for the minor and arts administrators from Columbus teach some courses. Students may supplement the minor by enrolling in internships that provide real-world experiences in this exciting field.


Art Education Licensure
Art Education students may complete the coursework required for K-12 teacher licensure. Art Educators at Otterbein meet Art Major requirements in studio and art history, and present a senior exhibition of their work. Visits to a variety of schools in the greater Columbus area provide a thorough preparation for a career in art education.
Space is dedicated to art education classes enabling students to use materials to create prototypes of lessons they might teach. This space is equipped with a wide range of materials typically found in primary and secondary school classrooms.
Internships

Otterbein College is conveniently located in the greater Columbus, Ohio region. The capital of the state, Columbus is also home to many corporate headquarters, significant cultural institutions, and a rich commercial community. The city offers a variety of opportunities for students seeking real-world arts experience while in college. The internship program enables students to create their own practical experiences in diverse settings.

Examples of recent internship sites include:

* The Columbus Museum of Art
* Mills James Video Production Company
* The Wexner Center for the Art
* COSI
* Global Gallery
* RMD Advertising
* Core Communications
* Raspberry Press
* McGraw Hill Press
* The Contemporary Art Institute, Chicago
* Institute of Contemporary Art, London
* Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C.
* West Camp Press
* Internships relating to spending a semester at the Philadelphia Center


Concentrations

Students in the Studio Art program eventually choose one or more concentrations in the following areas:

* Ceramics
* Computer art
* Drawing
* Painting
* Photography
* Printmaking
* Sculpture
* Visual Communication

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