Visual Arts Major

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

Small class sizes, individual attention and faculty mentoring are at the core of BW's visual arts program.

Experiential learning bridges classroom study with real-world opportunities. You can enhance your studies through internships, student organizations and more.

Internships & Field Experiences

BW's close proximity to Cleveland provides easy access to opportunities at numerous cultural facilities, including the world-renowned Cleveland Museum of Art. Most students have multiple internships prior to graduation. Educational trips plus field experiences at private art galleries, artists’ studios, auction houses and museums make learning relevant to your future career.

Independent Study

Independent study offers students enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom for individualized and advanced study. Students work one-on-one with a faculty member.

Fawick Gallery

The Fawick Gallery holds six exhibitions each year that feature work from BW students and Ohio artists.

Student Organizations

Personally and professionally rewarding, student organizations and activities foster skills in leadership and teamwork.

Visual Arts Club

The club provides opportunities for students to learn about visual arts and art history to help prepare them for careers in the visual arts or for further study. Members participate in on-campus activities and field trips to regional art institutions.

Arts Management Association (AMA)

The AMA provides service to area arts organizations and the BW community. It also sponsors professional development opportunities for its members, including all the arts (art, dance, music and theatre) as well as those that focus on not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. The association has partnerships with various organizations, including The Cleveland Orchestra, and assists in the promotion and operation of University-sponsored arts events and festivals. Member activities have included networking trips to New York City, Chicago and Toronto; Arts Advocacy Day Conference in Washington, D.C.; and grant writing workshops with panelists from leading organizations.

Clay Club

Clay Club is open to any BW student, regardless of major, who is interested in working with clay. Meetings in the ceramics studio provide the opportunity to create both functional and decorative clay pieces, from conception, to glazing and firing. Clay Club holds on-campus exhibitions and sales of members’ work.

Study Abroad Expands Career Opportunities

The opportunity to experience another culture and gain an international perspective is invaluable to your personal and professional development as well as expand your experience for future career options. Benefits include:

• Understanding art from an international perspective.
• Expanding cross-cultural communication and problem-solving skills.
• Acquiring proficiency in culturally specific techniques.
• Preparing for an increasingly diverse and international workplace.
• Broadening academic horizons.
• Improving language skills.
• Experiencing a different culture.
• Building an international network of contacts.

Graduate Studies

Students who have applied to graduate school have been accepted to some of the most prestigious programs, including Virginia Commonwealth University California Institute of the Arts, Chicago Art Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute, New York University, Ohio State University, Kent State University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, Tyler School of Art at Temple University and Loyola University.