Students may select internships with publishers, graphic design studios, computer art opportunities, art museums and other innovative career avenues. Otterbein has a strong art education program that emphasizes diverse teaching experiences. A campus visit to meet faculty and students is the ideal way to begin to learn about art at Otterbein. The review process usually includes an opportunity to visit studio classes and meet with students. The portfolio review also includes a conversation about your work with art faculty.
Quality is more important than quantity.
Depth in areas of interest may be one focus of the work. Consult with art teachers or other professionals and then make YOUR selection of work. Slides or photographs will be reviewed if you are unable to bring a portfolio of work. You will learn more specifics about the Talent Award review process after you have been accepted as an Otterbein art major. The Communication Abilities Award is designed to recognize outstanding student who intend to be majors in the Department of Communication.