The Department of Art is the most comprehensive visual arts program in the Rocky Mountain West, and is one of the largest academic departments at Colorado State University. We are committed to providing exceptional educational programs for the B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in Studio Art, the B.A. degree in Art History and the B.A. degree in Art Education. Full studio programs are offered in Drawing, Fibers, Graphic Design, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Pottery, Printmaking and Sculpture. Study programs are built on basic, sound artistic values, and fluctuating popular trends are examined against that background.
Sophomores sample introductory concentration courses.
Juniors and seniors focus on advanced courses in their chosen concentration. Exhibitions and lecture series present world-famous, academically relevant art programs that complement course work. An established study abroad program is offered in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy. Art faculty are acclaimed educators, academicians and artists. They are committed to teaching and advising students, as well as maintaining distinguished careers as practicing artists and scholars.