About the Department
Welcome to the Department of Art and Design at Lamar University.
We prepare students for professional careers in their chosen discipline by enhancing technical skills and refining aesthetic judgment through in-depth study in the studio, along with participation in diverse community outreach and pre-professional opportunities.
Specific areas of study include:
- Painting
- Animation
- Art history
- Sculpture
- Drawing
- Printmaking
- Video Editing
- Digital fine art photography
- 3d printing
- Ceramics
- Etching
- Graphic design
- Electronic media
- Cast Metal
- Surface design
- Photography
- Illustration
- Computer graphics
- Lithography
- Web design
Images and visual communication continue to increase in cultural importance globally. Likewise, the ability to create, assess and effectively employ visual art and design skills becomes more and more essential for success in a variety of fields.
Lamar University Department of Art and Design graduates enjoy careers in studio art, education, museums, galleries, publishing, graphic design, advertising, computer graphics, arts administration and more.
Accreditation
Lamar University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
The Department of Art and Design, its studio practices, safety protocols and curriculum meets national standards for teaching art and design.
Mission
The Department of Art and Design seeks to nurture and empower the individual artistic practice, academic development, and personal growth of its diverse student body through innovative curricula in design, studio art, art history, art theory, and art education.
Nationally recognized, the Department of Art and Design impacts and transforms the local community and beyond through community engagement activity, innovative academic programs, the creative and scholarly achievements of its faculty, and the educational and professional accomplishments of its students and alumni.
Locally committed and globally engaged, the Department of Art and Design prepares its students for professional careers.