
For Art majors interested in a career in Graphic Design or Commercial Art, the graphic design courses provide an emphasis in computer-generated graphics, as well as an opportunity to study various art forms.
Portfolio Review:
If you've requested admission to the Art Major on your application form, applicants must successfully pass a portfolio review by the Art Department’s faculty.
Requirements
Learning Outcomes
- Developed capacity for critical, creative, investigative, and conceptual thinking.
- Ability to identify and solve visual and conceptual problems.
- Ability to present and communicate effectively, creatively, and critically across a range of form and media
- Generate a personal focus and contribute an independent voice to the world
- Be ready to work as professionals in art education; art history; design; fine arts; illustration and animation
- Refer to the fullest range of historical and contemporary art and design sources from across cultures and time
- Apply a wide range of research methods and technologies in gathering and analyzing information
- Engage effectively in individual and/or collaborative approaches to work

Related Clubs & Organizations
Art Club
The purpose of this club is to enrich the educational experience of all students interested in art by providing trips to art museums.
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Graphic Design Club
The Graphic Design Club provides members with a better understanding of graphic design and graphic arts in visual communication.
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OTAKU Club
The primary purpose of the Westfield State Otaku Club is to provide members of the club with information pertaining to Japanese animation.