The department of art at Hanover College offers the possibility for both a major and a minor in the areas of studio art and art history. Couples with the liberal arts background, the art department is uniquely structured for the student wishing to receive a broad academic education alongside studio art and art history courses. Such courses are intended to foster deeper understanding of the arts through a variety of classes suited for both the major and non-major alike. Studio art courses begin at the foundation level.
Successive courses introduce the major or minor to increased levels of rigor and critique.
The culmination of the studio art program is the showing of a major's work in an on-campus gallery showing. Art history majors begin with general survey classes, which will lead to further in-depth investigations into various artistic styles and periods spanning eastern and western traditions. Art history majors are strongly encouraged to participate in off-campus internships. Internships Students choosing an art history major within the art department are strongly encouraged to work during one summer or semester in an art museum or gallery. For more information about internships, visit the Career Center Web Site.