Studio Art Major

Develop your ideas by working alongside practicing artists.

A studio art major goes beyond learning how to create art. You'll also discover important skills that will prepare you for a career in the arts or another industry.

Why study studio art at the College of Charleston?

Our program combines artistic training with a liberal arts education. You'll grow creatively and academically. You'll join an active learning environment with hands-on training. You will train in the making and study of art. Create your own program of study by choosing to focus on drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography or painting.

What will I learn?

Develop your artistic skills. Learn how to shape materials. Explore traditional and contemporary ideas. In addition, you'll gain problem-solving skills. You'll develop skills in research, communication and critical thinking. You'll hone your creativity.

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Program Highlights

You will study the technical, conceptual and historical tools used for art. You'll learn to create in a variety of media. You'll gain experience by working with other artists.

Hands-On Learning

Take a mix of traditional classes and studio courses. Your classes will be active learning environments. You'll get hands-on experience creating projects you're passionate about. Most studio courses meet for approximately four contact hours per week. You'll also have class discussions. You'll get individual attention from our talented faculty.
Location

The College of Charleston is located in the center of the city's art district. You'll be a part of a strong artistic community on and off campus. We offer a wide array of facilities and state-of-the-art equipment for students to use. You may take part in the Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto Festivals.

Careers & Outcomes

You'll be ready to be a working artist when you graduate. A studio art major prepares you for a range of fields.

Art conservation
Museum curator
Education
Arts administration
Art therapy
Gallery owner
Web page designer
Community arts programming
Advertising
Filmmaking
Auction houses

Our recent Studio Art alumni have gone on to diverse art careers.

Directors and curators of art galleries, museums and organizations
Art writers for magazines and newspapers
Directors of arts and film festivals
Web, interior and publication designers
Graduate students in top MFA programs
Graduates of curatorial masters programs
College art professors
Commercial photographers
Art handlers
K-12 art teachers
Successful professional artists

Artistically Speaking

Difficult conversations are easy to ignore. Three college seniors are discovering how art can help start a dialogue. They're using their art to raise awareness about food insecurity.

About the Minor

A minor in studio art is perfect for any student interested in art. It's also a good fit for students who want to gain technical and practical skills. You'll gain critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.

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Contact

Susan Klein, Department Chair

Simons Center for the Arts
54 Saint Philip St.
Room 364

kleins1@cofc.edu

843.953.8454