Other travel opportunities include Art Department sponsored programs in Europe and the annual Susan Coker Watson Scholarship for travel abroad which has provided grants for senior art majors to study in England, France, and Italy and Africa. Studio or Fine Arts students develop a broad appreciation for a variety of artistic styles and techniques while focusing on a particular area of interest. It prepares students for careers in the arts and art related fields through the development of a professional portfolio. Fine Arts majors may also continue their studies on an advanced level in graduate school. Graphic Design students develop skills in a wide range of areas related to graphic design, from typographical design, page layout, package design, and illustration to web design and web animation.
Students also learn the technical aspects of preparing art for printing.
A major in Graphic Design prepares students for careers in studio graphic design, advertising, illustration, publishing, and television as well as preparation for advanced study in graduate school. Photography combines a selection of courses in the studio arts with a concentration in the art and techniques of photography. The Photo major prepares students for careers as commercial or studio photographers as well as for further growth and study in graduate school. Art Education offers a rich assortment of studio courses in addition to teaching methods courses to prepare students to fill the current demand for high quality art teachers in grades 1-12. Coker College's Art Education Program is accredited by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.