Program Overview
The arts programs at Peru State College are meticulously designed to equip students with comprehensive skills and knowledge in the Visual Arts & Communication fields. These programs emphasize developing fluency in visual language, enabling students to use the elements and principles of design to effectively communicate specific messages to targeted audiences. Through a blend of theoretical and practical learning experiences, students learn to craft cohesive bodies of work that resonate with their intended markets. The curriculum fosters the ability to interpret subjects in self-expressive ways and master a broad range of media and technologies, preparing students for competitive marketability in various artistic careers.
Why Apply?
Choosing to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art at Peru State College is a decision that can profoundly shape a student's future. This comprehensive program is designed not only to enhance technical skills and creativity through a diverse curriculum—including courses like Drawing, 3D Foundations, and Graphic Design—but also to immerse students in cutting-edge technology and exceptional studio facilities. Students gain invaluable insights from small class sizes, which ensure personalized instruction and foster meaningful connections with peers and instructors. These relationships are crucial for building a professional network and exploring opportunities in internships and specialized studies.
Program Type: Major
Program Level: Undergraduate
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
School: School of Arts & Sciences
Program Location: On-Campus
Program Study Mode: Full-time, Part-time
Program Duration: 4 Years
What makes the program unique?
- Professional faculty who are leaders in their creative fields
- Three major tracks including: studio art, graphic design and art education
- Small class sizes provide one-on-one mentorship by art faculty
- Spacious studio spaces provide ample room for creative exploration
- Studio art and graphic design tracks provide for a broad range of traditional and digital skills in the visual arts including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, print and web design, animation and illustration
- It’s only an hour’s drive to wonderful museums, galleries and a wide variety of cultural events in Omaha and Lincoln. Kansas City is just two hours south of campus
What our Faculty and Facilities apart from other colleges?
- The faculty are experienced and actively engaged in their creative fields
- Professors and Deans work closely with students to provide individual advising guidance throughout their college career, later serving as career references
- Design lab including: 20 iMacs, Adobe Creative Cloud software suite and a large format printer
- Ceramics lab featuring wheels, pug mill and kilns
- Sculpture studio featuring full wood and metal shop
- Spacious painting studio with excellent lighting
Art Careers
Fine Arts
- Artist
- Art Teacher
- Art Director
- Photography
Graphic Design
- Graphic Designer
- Brand Identity Designer
- User Experience Designe
- User Interface Designer
3-D Art
- 3-D Modeler
- Animator
- Visual Effects Artist
- Product Designer
- Architectual Visualizer
2-D Art
- Illustrator
- Concept Artist
- 2-D Animator
- Children's Book Illustrator
Art Scholarship Application
The School of Arts and Sciences awards a selection of scholarships and tuition waivers annually. Students of creative excellence and academic distinction within the disciplines of art endorsement (K-12), graphic design, and fine art are eligible for our scholarship or tuition waiver.
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A digital portfolio of 10 - 12 examples of your strongest artwork. If you have drawings and/or paintings
from life (still life / figure drawing) include: 2 - 4 of those as part of the 10 – 12 examples. Images
include, but not limited to: painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, graphic design.
A one-page essay describing: financial need, academic distinction, academic goals, degree major.
Art Faculty
Susan Moore, MFA Associate Professor of Art smoore@peru.edu
Kenneth Curtis, MFA Assistant Professor of Art kcurtis@peru.edu