Art & Design
Overview
Artists are central to a healthy and flourishing civilization. Since the dawn of humanity, artists encoded literary, philosophical, and theological beliefs in their designs and monuments. Here, at Benedictine College, we have a dedicated Art and Design faculty who are masters of each of their fields. They strive to teach students the highest standards of artisanship and quality. Rooted in tradition, and open to current technology, our students’ talents are guided to reach their full potential.
Our studio courses develop students’ abilities in various media: painting, graphic design, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, and ceramics. Our art history courses serve as a bridge between the Fine Arts and Catholic liberal arts tradition. Each class strengthens creativity, problem-solving, and visual communication skills. Our art exhibitions celebrate achievement and community.
Each student is recognized as unique with his or her own individual style. So our courses treat every student as a whole person, having physical, intellectual, and spiritual aspects—and these are manifested in their artworks. As such, Catholic concepts of aesthetics and transcendent experience are emphasized—the true (verum), the good (bonum), and the beautiful (pulchrum), as well as the seven virtues.
Basic information for all majors and minors in the department:
Each major and minor has a program designed to advance them in their career path. This is especially important for students with future plans for studying at the graduate level and those who plan to be practicing artists and/or designers.
A “C–” or better must be earned in each required course to count toward completion of the degree. The student must earn a minimum of 2.0 in the courses required in the major to graduate.
Transfer students pursuing a major or minor in the Department of Art & Design must take a minimum of 60% of the coursework required for the major or minor at Benedictine College.