The art major is designed to meet a variety of student needs through courses in art history, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, drawing, photography and graphic design. Because of its flexibility and rich variety, students are encouraged to develop their skills and broaden their knowledge in courses which can lead to graduate school or a variety of careers in visual art and graphic design.
Graphic designers convert concepts into visual language.
This option provides students with a foundation in the theory and practice of graphic design. The same requirements apply to students transferring into the art major. By means of a portfolio evaluation, transfer students may request a waiver of some requirements on the basis of work accomplished at other institutions. Students who are enrolled in other majors at Keene State College must submit a portfolio based on work produced in at least one of the studio art courses taken at Keene State. The art faculty reserves the right to hold occasional pieces of student work for a period of up to two years for exhibitions and demonstrations.