Studio art, Pre-Art Therapy, B.s.
The Studio Art Pre-Art Therapy program at Chowan University is designed to provide students with foundations in psychology and foundations in visual arts practices. Majors gain an understanding of psychological and aesthetic principles as they gain technical proficiency in a spectrum of studio media. Majors take courses in drawing, basic design, painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. Students also learn to critically analyze works of art from different historical and cultural time periods and regions through the study of art history.
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Studio Art Pre-Art Therapy majors build a body of work that is submitted annually for assessment as a part of the portfolio review process. Graduating seniors prepare and install an exhibition of their artwork in our newly renovated, state-of-the-art gallery.
Learn by Doing
Internships are offered to majors through the gallery in Green Hall and by local art centers and museums. Interns work with the gallery director and learn gallery procedures through installing, maintaining, and uninstalling exhibits.
What can I do with my degree?
Graduates of the Studio Art – Pre-Art Therapy program pursue their Master’s degrees in post-graduate studies to become certified, licensed therapists and counselors.
