The art major at St. Mary's College of Maryland provides a balanced course of study that includes art history, art theory, and art studio.
Art history investigates the historical context for art works, artists, and styles of art.
Art theory reviews the ideas, theories, and philosophical ideals that have shaped the creation of art in the past and in the present. Studio art explores the many possibilities of creative expression in the visual arts and the methods, materials, and ideas inherent in making art works. Studying art and art history at a small liberal arts college creates unique opportunities for students and faculty alike. The number of students in most art studio and art history classes is limited, so that the atmosphere is intimate and intense. Faculty and students enjoy a great deal of interchange of ideas in and out of the classroom.