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Art

The Art Program at Felician University produces artists with the skills, knowledge, and critical sensibility to effectively communicate ideas through individual forms of expression. Offering a variety of courses in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography and New Media, the Department’s objective is to emphasize the teaching of technique in concert with the critical study of different historical forms of art production, providing a life-long reference of cultural understanding.

The Department of Art offers a four-year Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with concentrations in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, and Photography & New Media, as well as 18-credit minors and certificate programs. All studio classes are kept small, so that instructors can provide personalized attention to their students, working with them on a level appropriate for their abilities

As an Art major, you will have access to fully equipped art studios, a traditional black-and-white darkroom, and a comprehensive graphics lab, as well as opportunities to show your work in our dedicated gallery space. There is also a unique Study Abroad program, which begins with preparatory classes on campus in the spring and concludes abroad in the summer.

Felician’s proximity to New York City provides access to world-renowned museums and galleries, and numerous opportunities in the Arts. Graduates may pursue careers in studio art and illustration, graphic design, web design, photography, and art education; they may also consider pursuing a graduate degree.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Felician Art Department is to produce graduates with the skills, knowledge, and critical sensibility to effectively communicate ideas through individual forms of expression. Offering a variety of courses in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, New Media, and Art History, the Art program supports the University community by promoting the personal, social, and spiritual development of our students through creative exploration and problem-solving.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Art Program will be able to:

  • Implement a variety of creative skills and techniques.
  • Critique artworks based on a survey knowledge of diverse historical and contemporary examples.
  • Produce a body of work encompassing a range of forms and styles.
  • Synthesize ideas and techniques into strategies for creative problem-solving.
  • Create and present work suitable for exhibition and publication.