Appalachian State University (The Art Department at Appalachian State University)

The Art Department at Appalachian State University is committed to providing the finest art education available in an atmosphere that encourages you to discover and develop your own unique talent. Our NASAD accredited curriculum, expert faculty, great facilities, and extensive resources help give you the insights and education you need to become a successful arts professional or fine artist. No matter how you choose to use your talent, we can help you prepare for an exciting life in the arts.




Degree Programs
If you are looking for a stimulating visual arts program with a variety of options, designed to meet your personal career objectives, then the Department of Art at Appalachian State University will appeal to you. The art curriculum is designed to promote an understanding and perception of the traditional and contemporary significance of art. It is intended to develop and enrich the intellectual, cultural, and technical background of the student.

As visual art and design play an ever increasing role in our rapidly changing technological environment, our art department offers the very best professional and liberal arts education and training. There are six degree programs offered:

* Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
* Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio
* Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio: Photography Concentration
* Bachelor of Science in Art Education (K-12)
* Bachelor of Science in Arts Management
* BACHELOR OF ARTS, Art HistorY CONCENTRATION
* Bachelor of Arts, STUDIO CONCENTRATION

Art Department faculty are committed to their advising responsibilities and to assisting students in developing careers in studio art, art education, graphic design and other student interest areas. Small classes allow faculty to encourage students to resolve aesthetic, intellectual, and technical problems through experimentation, informed sensitivity and awareness as well as to develop a professional attitude with regard to their creative solutions and goals.

Making friends and getting involved is easy at Appalachian. Student organizations include the Student Art League, AIGA|ASU (American Institute of Graphic Art) Student Chapter, and the NAEA (National Association of Art Educators) Student Chapter.




Gallery
The Art Department at Appalachian State University offers an intimate educational experience in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina while also exposing students to a broad view of the art world. The Art Department's own gallery, The CATHERINE J. SMITH GALLERY , and the university’s TURCHIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, a progressive art venue in the region, bring art to the campus and provide opportunities for students to view and participate in exhibitions.

The Catherine Smith Gallery program offers annual exhibitions of senior student work and showings of artists from many studio arts areas, which afford first hand exposure to quality, professional artwork. Other exhibition opportunities include the university's Looking Glass Gallery, a public gallery in the Student Union that welcomes student exhibits.

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