Art

You should begin taking Art Foundations courses as soon as you think you might want to major in art. No matter which degree you choose, you’ll need the following:

• ART 201 |  Image and Technology = explore learning the elements and principles of design with digital art
• ART 202 | Techniques and Materials = explore making art with a range of physical media

You’ll probably also take some General Education courses while taking your Art Foundations. During this time, you should work closely with a CAAR advisor to plan your degree program. Once you have declared a BFA Art or Art Education you will also work with a faculty advisor in Art.

Keep in mind, while taking general education credits, the Art Program has multiple General Education courses that can count towards your program. If you are not an art major, you can still take these classes! (some require ENG 201, so take that as early as possible!).

• ART 213: The Visual Art Experience (BACR Humanities)
• ART 312: The Body in Art, (GE Diversity)
• ART 340: Native North American Art ( GE Diversity).
• ART 331 Contemporary Art (GE Global Studies)

For the BFA (Bachelor of Fine Art) in Art you do not have to apply. Declare your major here!

For Spokane Falls Community College AFA graduates, a new articulation agreement now outlines a smooth transfer to our BFA program. Reach out to our Program Director for more information.

Yes, the Art Program offers two art minors:

1. Studio Art
2. Visual Culture

An art minor is a great credential to add to many other degrees. It shows an exposure to creative thinking and problem solving: things important to fields such as business, design, or even law!

YES! EWU Art alumni have been accepted into a variety of top-notch universities across the USA. Our BFA students alone have been placed in over 300 universities across the country, including:

• University of Texas – Austin
• Cranbrook
• San Francisco Art Institute
• Pratt Institute
• Claremont
• California Institute of Arts and Crafts
• Mills College
• University of California – San Diego
• Alfred University
• University of Idaho

… and more!

For our program learning objectives, please see our individual degree pages:

• Art (BFA)
• Art Education K-12 (BFA)

Overall, we understand that art represents people, cultures, values and perspectives on being human. Studying art gives students the tools to interpret the world in which they live by cultivating creativity and stretching perceptions. Hand’s on learning provides important development in creative problem solving, collaboration, and project management = highly sought skills in the workforce.

If you are a transfer student and you have a question about art coursework you have completed at other institutions, it is best to consult with the Art Program Director  upon being admitted to EWU. Though many transfers happen automatically, some don’t. We want to prevent you from taking duplicate art courses!