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

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  • 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

    View the Studio Art program

Educator preparation

Teaching art

If you're interested in becoming an art teacher, Wayne State offers the following education programs in the field of art.

Art Education at Wayne State

Get in touch

Department of Art and Design
Peterson Fine Arts Building, Room 109
Phone: 402-375-7359

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Clubs for Art majors

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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.

Our NASAD accreditation

NASAD-accredited 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.

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Best College of Distinction, 2024-25

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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A 2025 Top Public College/University in the Midwes