College of Arts & Sciences

Art

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ABOUT ART

Art enriches our lives and challenges our understanding of the world around us. The study of art encompasses all forms of visual creative production, including 2D and 3D design, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation.

GREAT THINGS HAPPENING IN ART

Finding a voice
WSU Tri-Cities art students are encouraged to explore a variety of art disciplines and make an informed choice about their direction in art.

Conceptual creativity
WSU Tri-Cities art professor Dustin Regul teaches students technical art skills as well as the conceptual side of creativity with its societal applications.

Showcasing hard work
Students studying art exhibit their work in art shows and galleries along with DTC students across the Tri-Cities, including the WSU Tri-Cities Art Center on campus.

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COURSES:

You will take courses that cover a wide range of subjects in art, which could include:

  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Design
  • Photography
  • Art history
  • Digital media
  • Sculpture

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

(Talk with an advisor about art minor requirements.)

UNIQUE BENEFITS OF STUDYING AT WSU TRI-CITIES:

In the art program, you will work with faculty who are practicing artists at the local and international scale.

RELATED FIELDS:

  • Film studies
  • Sculpture
  • Ceramics
  • Graphic design
  • Photography

CAREERS:

Career outcomes in art
Art students at WSU Tri-Cities build a strong portfolio of work that can be used start their career or apply to graduate school.

WSU Tri-Cities and Pullman alumni from the past 10 years who work in Washington State have the following occupations and salary:

$48,130

Estimated salary of art alumni

Jobs held by WSU art graduates:
Graphic Designer  | Landscape Architect | Teacher | Artist | News Analyst | Editor

*Data provided by Lightcast.