The Bachelor of Arts in Art + Design develops skills in three concentrations: Design,
Fine Art and Art History.
Selected courses in design, studio art and art history develop competencies for graduate
school or careers in arts administration, marketing, art therapy, or education.
Core courses common to both programs lay a strong foundation for upper level work
in both BFA and BA degree programs and provides the opportunity for students to easily
move from the BA into the BFA program within the first two years to timely graduation.
As an additional opportunity, the New Mind Design Student Design Agency gives Art
+ Design majors the opportunity to work in a design agency under the guidance of faculty
mentors. Statistics show that most designers and artists will freelance at some point
in their careers, so this experiential learning experience will develop entrepreneurship
and professionalism.
Core courses common to both programs lay a strong foundation for upper level work
in both BFA and BA degree programs and provides the opportunity for students to easily
move from the BA into the BFA program within the first two years to timely graduation.
As an additional opportunity, the New Mind Design Student Design Agency gives Art
+ Design majors the opportunity to work in a design agency under the guidance of faculty
mentors. Statistics show that most designers and artists will freelance at some point
in their careers, so this experiential learning experience will develop entrepreneurship
and professionalism.
Students learn to create designs and illustrations for real world opportunities. Here
is a poster that an Art + Design major created.
Learn how to use various equipment, software and other emerging technology that will
further expand their skill set. This photo showcases a 3D scanned and 3d printed replica
of the artist.
Painting instruction will expand creative abilities. This painting was created by
Amber Dougherty.
Choose from three Art and Design concentrations.
The B.A. in Art + Design offers concentrations in Fine Art, Design and Art History.
Design
Design is a creative process that integrates art and technology to communicate ideas
and information. You will create dynamic solutions in graphic design, illustration, 3D modeling, rendering, 3D printing, product design and other fabrication processes. Up to date industry professional design software
will prepare you for careers in the design field. Project based assignments and required
internships make sure you will be ready to meet the challenge of the 21st century
marketplace. Art directors in graphic, product, and visual communications design studios stress the importance of a strong art background for success in these fields.
Fine Art is at the heart of creative expression. Fine artists have historically been
pioneers for innovations in the fields of design, entertainment, even STEM areas.
You will acquire skills in traditional fine art techniques like drawing, painting,
clay, traditional and new media. A required thesis project and portfolio will prepare
you for the next step to further your career for graduate programs in art therapy, art education, and art administration.
Art History develops your aesthetic literacy through study of cultural history. You
can explore American and world cultures through the study of their art, architecture
and design. It is interdisciplinary: incorporating the fields of philosophy, history,
political science, literature, and sociology. You will not only learn about the art
and architecture of the past, but consider the art of today within its cultural context
— your life and the art and design that surrounds you. The B.A. in art history will
prepare you for gallery entrepreneur careers, educators and consultants. Students
can further pursue graduate school in Art History and licensed programs that specialize in conservation
or consultant.
ESU Art + Design majors have earned positions including:
Marketing and Graphic Design Specialist at Aria Systems
Graphic Designer at SDI TDI Erdi
Graphic Designer at Internet Inspirations
Senior Designer at Fathom Creative
Senior Graphic Desiger at Stream Companies
Graphic Desinger at Event Strategy Group
Screen Print Operator at Stitch Graphics, Inc
Marketing Director at Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson
Designer & Illustrator at AppSumo
Graphic Design Professor at the University of Utah
Art Supervisor at Fishawack Health
Co-Founder at Revcarto
Senior Experience Designer at Think Company
Lead Designer at The Graphix Spot
Hands-on Learning
Art + Design courses give students a variety of hands-on service learning opportunities.
Every 200+ level course in the Graphic Design program contains at least one service-learning
element. To name a few, students have worked with the Lehigh Valley Health Network,
Downtown East Stroudsburg, Tick Research Lab of PA, Future Defense Software Enterprises,
Drone Surgeon, and Street2Feet.
In course ART 487 a student designed and produced over 300 sustainable lanyards for
the International Environmental Communications conference that was located in Vancouver
Canada.
Innovative Faculty
The highly qualified and accomplished Art + Media + Design faculty are committed to
student success.
For more information about the Art + Media + Design department, please contact the
department chair, Darlene Farris-Labar (570) 422-3813 or dfarris@esu.edu.
Design is a creative process that integrates art and technology to communicate ideas
and information. You will create dynamic solutions in graphic design, illustration, 3D modeling, rendering, 3D printing, product design and other fabrication processes. Up to date industry professional design software
will prepare you for careers in the design field. Project based assignments and required
internships make sure you will be ready to meet the challenge of the 21st century
marketplace. Art directors in graphic, product, and visual communications design studios stress the importance of a strong art background for success in these fields.
