From canvas to the web, arts abound at UW-Whitewater.
Pursue your passion for the arts — and a creative, fulfilling career. We offer high-quality degree programs specializing in graphic design, multimedia arts, education, art history and, of course, the studio arts medium that interests you most.
Here are a few highlights of our high-quality, engaging Art and Design program:
Shows and exhibits
Students participate in various shows and exhibits throughout their time at UW-Whitewater, including junior and senior reviews and the annual juried student show.
Schuh Visiting Artists Program
A highlight of our Art and Design offerings, this program brings a premier visual artist to campus. Students interact with this special guest through attending lectures and participating in workshops.
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Internships
Many art students, especially those with a graphic design major emphasis, choose to participate in a field internship that can take them to galleries, centers, schools, advertising agencies and other related organizations.
Travel study and study abroad
Art and Design students, specifically art history majors, can benefit from an international experience. UW-Whitewater students have the option to take a short-term travel study or spend a semester abroad.
Student arts organizations
Join an art-related club (or start your own):
UW-Whitewater is home to some of the most impressive art facilities in the state, including a multi-million dollar print studio and one of only three sculpture foundries in Wisconsin universities.
We have fully equipped studios for:
Crossman Gallery in Greenhill Center of the Arts
Crossman Gallery serves not just as a place for the public to view and enjoy regional, national and international exhibits of all kinds, but the venue also serves as a learning lab for students. For example, art history majors frequently visit to learn about curation of artwork. Learn more about Crossman Gallery.
Here are just a few roles our Art and Design students have accepted since graduation:
Many art and design majors also pursue MFA (Master of Fine Arts) programs after graduation.
UW-Whitewater’s Art and Design faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized artists from across the disciplines.
Want to learn more about earning an Art and Design degree?
262-472-1324 | artanddesign@uww.edu |
UW-Whitewater offers the following Art and Design degree options below. Studio Art choices are Ceramics, Drawing, Metals and Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture.
Minors:
Licensure:
In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, Art and Design students require a set of core courses that vary depending upon major or emphasis.
To apply, you’ll complete the UW-Whitewater application for admission and indicate your interest in Art and Design.