Studio Art
The studio art program enables students to gain a deeper understanding of their own ideas and how they relate to larger historical contexts.
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The studio art program enables students to gain a deeper understanding of their own ideas and how they relate to larger historical contexts.
With a focus on developing individual expression, the photographic program at Oregon State University embraces a forward-thinking and collaborative approach to photography.
The art history program offers a comprehensive overview of the history of art, with special emphasis on contemporary and Asian art.
Core Studio is the common entry for majors in the departments of Art and Art History and Graphic Design at Oregon State University.
Faculty Focus
They say that practice makes perfect, and while nobody is perfect, being passionate about and dedicated to her daily art practice probably makes OSU Art Instructor Anna Fidler a better artist and a better teacher. As a single Mom, a university instructor and a successful working artist with an in-home studio not far from campus, the boundaries of Fidler’s personal and professional life may be muddled, but her quietly calm and happy demeanor gives a sense that she’s found a balance. So what’s her secret?
Faculty Focus
There’s a quote in “The Things They Carried,” Tim O’Brien’s classic novel about the Vietnam War, that Evan Baden likes very much, in part because it says something important about Baden’s photography.
Here’s the quote: "Fiction is the lie that helps us understand the truth."
The arts programs at Oregon State University provide undergraduates with the technical skill and cultural awareness essential to the careers of professional artists, scholars, teachers, and creative thinkers in all fields. Through research, our students learn about themselves and learn how to become responsible members of the larger communities to which they are connected. Coursework includes practice and discussion with faculty, peers, and guests of our exceptional Visiting Artists and Scholars program. Students are provided close mentoring from the faculty, a diverse group of award-winning artists and scholars.
And we're here to help you. Our graduates go on to successful careers in music, art, media, design and more. Your path is wide open. The College of Liberal Arts is the only college at Oregon State that guarantees you can graduate in four years.
That means if you meet all of your 4-Year Guarantee obligations and still have unfulfilled requirements at the end of four years, we'll cover in-state tuition for the courses you need to graduate.
The School of Visual, Performing, and Design Arts is the academic home for students interested in the fields of Art, Graphic Design, Music, and Theatre Arts.
The SVPDA advising team provides academic advising assistance that supports students’ educational and career goals. Advising is a collaborative relationship between the student and their advisor. The advisor for each area will work with students to help clarify goals and assist students in evaluating degree progress. Ultimately, students are responsible for making decisions, setting individual goals, and meeting identified requirements for their degree.
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