Explore our Art programs
Pursuing an Art degree at Wayne State offers benefits that extend far beyond the studio. An Art degree fosters creativity, allowing you to develop a unique perspective and innovative problem-solving skills applicable across various fields.
Our curriculum spans a wide range of mediums and disciplines, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, digital media, and graphic design, ensuring a well-rounded education. You'll combine design and drawing fundamentals with a broad range of studio experiences, art history, exhibitions, and visiting artists, while acquiring the skills, self-awareness, and growth necessary to pursue careers or advanced study in your field.
Our experienced faculty provide personalized instruction and mentorship, guiding you through diverse artistic techniques and concepts. Beyond academics, our active campus community and numerous student clubs also offer many opportunities for collaboration, growth, and leadership within the arts to help you make your mark in the creative world.
Art concentrations
Eye-catching design makes a difference in advertising, marketing, and branding. Our Graphic Design program gives you training on the latest design software as a production tool, focusing on techniques, procedures, and methods.
Degree offered: B.A. in Art/Graphic Design
Program credit hours: 60
In the Studio Art program, you’ll build your skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics, and learn about historical art events to discover various art disciplines and grow as an artist.
Degree offered: B.A. in Art/Studio Art
Program credit hours: 57
Teaching art
If you're interested in becoming an art teacher, Wayne State offers the following education programs in the field of art.

Art and Design Department faculty

Carolyn Albracht, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Carolyn Albracht is an art professor at Wayne State College. Her academic interests include art integration, particularly the experiences of preservice elementary teachers, and place-based education.

Francine Fox, MFA
Associate Professor
Francine Fox is an art professor and teaches painting and drawing courses at Wayne State College.

Andy Haslit, Ph.D.
Professor
Dr. Andy Haslit is an art professor at Wayne State College. He is also the director of the Nordstrand Art Gallery and the contact for the Campus Art Collection.

Sarah Lemmon, MFA
Professor
Sarah Lemmon is an art professor and the chair of the Art and Design Department at Wayne State College. She teaches design foundations and all levels of sculpture.

Joshua Piersanti, MFA
Professor
Joshua Piersanti is an art professor and teaches graphic, web, and interaction design at Wayne State College.

Beatriz Rodriguez, MFA
Assistant Professor
Beatriz Rodriguez is an art professor, teaching printmaking and drawing at Wayne State College.
Get in touch
Department of Art and Design
Peterson Fine Arts Building, Room 109
Phone: 402-375-7359
Clubs for Art majors
Art Club - A community of artists who aim to increase the visual arts presence on campus
Art Education Club - A professional organization for students in the art education program

Rankings and accolades
Recognized for excellence
Accredited by NASAD
WSC’s art programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which recognizes high quality art and design programs.

A Best College of Distinction
Wayne State was recognized as a Best College of Distinction for our excellence in student engagement, teaching, community, and successful graduate outcomes.

A Top Public College in the Midwest
WSC was identified as one of the top public universities in the Midwest for 2025 by U.S. News & World’s Best Colleges ranking report.

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