Concordia University - Nebraska (Undergraduate programs)

Department of Art

Concordia's Department of Art is a community of visual artists and designers committed to an innovative program, a rigorous work ethic and an attitude of artistic integrity. Together they form the premier Christian visual arts learning community in the Midwest.

The art department is a fertile place for students to realize their potential. The study of art at Concordia is enriched by the Marxhausen Gallery, CONCORDesign, the Center for Liturgical Art and a faculty made up of active artists with a heart for teaching.



Programs of study

The Department of Art currently offers three areas of study, each focusing on a particular aspect of creative practice: studio art, art education and graphic design.


Studio art program
The studio art program challenges you to become a self-motivated artist. Ground in the tradition of drawing and design, you will encounter new approaches to the creative process, a broad spectrum of aesthetic theory and exposure to a variety of materials as you establish an individual approach to your work. The Senior Honors Art Exhibition is a presentation of your personal direction of related work and is the culmination of your fin art studies at Concordia. Our studio artists have gone on to pursue graduate studies which prepare them for a career in fine art or in a related field such as museum studies or postsecondary teaching.


Art education program
Confidence in teaching and excellence in art - these two ideals define our art education program. Equipped with new ideas, technologies and methods for teaching visual arts education in both elementary and secondary classrooms, you will have a variety of in-depth studio experiences to nurture your skills as a practicing artist. Concordia has a rich tradition of creative graduates who are not only certified to teach art in both Lutheran and public school classrooms but who also go on to become influential leaders in the congregation and community.


Graphic design program
The graphic design program prepares you for entry level graphic design positions in illustration, computer graphics, three-dimensional animation and Web-based design. Our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment establish a professional environment where you solve communication problems using a wide range of skills. Our students develop portfolios for professional interviews as an initial step for securing a job. Graduates from the program have gone into a variety of commercial design fields such as art direction, graphic communications planning, freelance illustration and Web-based digital design.


Bachelor of Fine Arts Program
Concordia University offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio art, in K-12 education, and in graphic design or illustration.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is the preferred undergraduate degree for those intending to enter professions in art and design. Its emphasis is on the development of skills, concepts and sensibilities essential to professional artists and designers. Whether as creators, scholars or teachers, they must have technical competence, knowledge of art history, an understanding of artistic style, and insight into the role of art and design in peoples’ lives. Evidence of these characteristics and potential for their continuing development are implicit in the awarding of the bachelor of fine arts degree.

In order to enter the BFA program in art education or studio art, a student must complete the foundations sequence of the art curriculum with a minimum grade-point average of 2.67 and must pass a portfolio review. Students who desire the Lutheran Teacher Diploma must also include the required coursework for that endorsement.



Department of Music

With about 50 music majors and 20 minors, Concordia has the largest undergraduate music program of any of the ten schools in the Concordia University System. All of our music programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Students who are not music majors also contribute to Concordia’s musical life. Ensembles and private lessons are open to all students regardless of major, and any prospective student accepted to Concordia may apply for a music scholarship.



Department English, communication and theatre arts

At Concordia, we believe the starting point for all studies in English, communication and theatre is the development of the individual student’s voice. Both in and out of the classroom, you will find space to examine who you are, what you believe and how you can impact others.

Together, we learn to exercise our voices in prose and poetry, drama and debate, and research and relationships. Although we discuss challenging ideas and explore diverse viewpoints, we maintain a focus on individual students learning in a supportive atmosphere.

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