Art
Bring Your Bold Vision
As an art student at the 花椒直播, you will explore your creative
problem-solving ability through 1-on-1 instruction and mentoring from accomplished
artists and faculty.
You can design a degree based on your interests with three key concentration areas.
- Art Therapy
- Graphic Design
- Studio Art
You will also benefit from nationally renowned guest artist presentations and exhibits, USM鈥檚 24-hour access to Xavier Studios (drawing/design, painting/printmaking studios, and a Mac computer lab) as well as access to the darkroom and ceramic studio.
Showcase Your Work
You'll have multiple opportunities to showcase your work in USM's student exhibitions. Before graduating, you'll also have a senior show in the USM Goppert Gallery.
What Can I Do with an Art Degree?
As an art major from the 花椒直播, we鈥檒l help you polish your artistic abilities so that you can succeed after graduation. Our program offers three key areas of focus based on your interest.
Make Your Mark
USM graduates excel in the Kansas City art scene and beyond.
They鈥檝e built impactful careers as graphic designers, art therapists, studio artists, educators, gallery assistants, photographers, and art administrators.Meet the Faculty
Tom Wallestad
Associate Professor of Art and Graphic Design
Thomas.Wallestad@stmary.edu
913-758-4306
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Academic Plans
Undergraduate Art Therapy Preparation for Pursuing a Masters Degree Studio Art Concentration plus 24 hours in Psychology.
A total of 54 semester hours, including 36 hours of the art core curriculum and 18 hours of art electives grouped to form a concentration.
Freshman Year
Fall
花椒直播 Experience
English Composition I
Math 125+
History
Drawing I
Spring
Sophomore Year
Fall
Painting I
Ceramics
SPA 111
Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence
Natural Science + lab
Spring
Printmaking
Digital Photography
SPA 211
Philosophy
Aging: Issues and Perspectives
Junior Year
Fall
Computer Graphics
Art History I
Abnormal Psychology
Drawing II
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Spring
Art History II
Advanced Studio
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Personality Theories
Theology (Upper Level)
Senior Year
Fall
Art Internship
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Research Methods: Design
Painting II
Spring
Senior Exhibit
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Research Methods: Design
Elective Course
A total of 54 semester hours, including 36 hours of the art core curriculum, and 18 hours of art electives grouped to form a graphic design concentration.
Freshman Year
Fall
花椒直播 Experience
English Composition I
Math 125+
History
Drawing I
Spring
Public Speaking
Theology (Lower Level)
Behavioral or Social Science
Basic Design
Sophomore Year
Fall
Painting I
Computer Graphics
SPA 111
Principles of Marketing
Natural Science + lab
Spring
Printmaking
Digital Photography
SPA 211
Philosophy
Graphic Design
Junior Year
Fall
Typography
Art History I
Theology (Upper Level)
Behavioral or Social Science
Elective Course
Spring
Art History II
Advanced Studio
Ceramics
Digital Page Layout
Elective Course
Senior Year
Fall
Art Internship
Elective Course
Elective Course
Elective Course
Elective Course
Spring
Senior Exhibit
Elective Course
Elective Course
Elective Course
Elective Course
A total of 54 semester hours, including 36 hours of the art core curriculum and 18 hours of art electives grouped to form a concentration. Possible concentrations include: Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, and Photography
Freshman Year
Fall
花椒直播 Experience
English Composition I
Math 125+
History
Drawing I
Spring
Public Speaking
Theology (Lower Level)
Behavioral or Social Science
Basic Design
Sophomore Year
Fall
Painting I
Ceramics
SPA 111
Behavioral Social Science
Natural Science + lab
Spring
Printmaking
Digital Photography
SPA 211
Philosophy
Elective Course
Junior Year
Fall
Computer Graphics
Art History I
Theology (Upper Level)
Drawing II
Elective Course
Spring
Art History II
Advanced Studio
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Elective Course
Senior Year
Fall
Art Internship
Painting II
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Elective Course
Spring
Senior Exhibit
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Elective Course in Studio Concentration
Elective Course
Elective Course
Alumni Spotlight
Meet Karen Anastos
Karen Anastos, 2022 graphic design graduate, was selected for the "I Am鈥�" Asian American Visual & Performing Arts Residency presented by the National Association of Asian American Professionals-Kansas City and ArtsKC. Anastos submitted three pieces to the competitive residency, and all were selected.Have Questions? Contact Us.
花椒直播
admiss@stmary.edu
913-682-5151
See the staff/faculty directory
Have Questions? Contact Us.
花椒直播
admiss@stmary.edu
913-682-5151
See the staff/faculty directory