The department at? offers three majors covering studio arts and digital media and one minor covering studio arts.?

These programs provide a strong arts education and are flexible enough to allow students to double-major if they choose. Other Valpo programs, including secondary education and psychology, combine well with an art degree and allow students to further develop their career and academic interests.

Careers

The study of art opens many opportunities, professionally and personally.

With a major in art, Valpo graduates can work in large or small organizations; for businesses, governments, or nonprofits; or independently as studio artists and entrepreneurs. A major in art can also be combined with expertise in psychology, public relations, education, business, or literature ? students can double-major or pursue a minor to broaden their skills.

Career Paths

The bachelor?s degree, coupled with artistic talent and creative ability, is usually sufficient to enter this field. A portfolio of work samples is an asset. Most graduates enter this field on a trainee level and work their way up as their talents become evident.

• Animator

• Antiques dealer

• Artist?s agent

• Cartoonist

• Cinematographer

• Designer

• Display artist

• Filmmaker