About the Department

The Department of Art offers four comprehensive undergraduate degree programs and opportunities designed to prepare students for professional involvement in a 21st century environment. In addition to traditional studio programs such as Drawing, Painting, Ceramics and Sculpture, the Department also offers instruction in Photography (traditional & digital), Art Education, Interior Design, Art History, and electronic media such as Animation, Graphic Design and Web Design.
More information - BFA & BA degrees >

To all potential students, I extend a warm welcome, and invite you to visit the department and campus. On behalf of the VSU faculty, staff and university community, we look forward to seeing you here.

Hollis Barnett
Interim Head of the Department of Art

• Mission Statement
• History
• Emeritus and Retired Faculty
• VSU Fine Arts Gallery
• Visitor and Parking Information

Special Initiatives

• VSU Art - Study Abroad
• Kappa Pi - Art Honorary Fraternity
• Draw Project
• Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts

Degrees and Programs

• Degrees in Art: BA Art, BFA Art, BFA ID, BFA Art Education, Art Minor

• Programs of Study & Art Facilities

VSU Art Studio Program-Areas Include:

• Foundations - Two-Dimensional & Three-Dimensional Design
• Art Education
• Drawing & Figure Drawing
• Ceramics
• Graphic Design, Illustration & Web Design
• Animation
• Painting
• Interior Design
• Jewelry & Metalsmithing
• Photography: Traditional & Digital 
• Printmaking
• Sculpture