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The mission of the Division of Art & Design
is to provide substantive educational programs in a diverse range
of art and design disciplines and to affirm the importance of
the visual arts in all cultures. Implementation of this mission
requires a thorough investigation of all aspects of art and design,
including historical studies, critical theory, aesthetic issues,
and artistic processes and techniques. Programs within the Division
of Art & Design are designed to prepare students for a future
in the arts in Indiana and the world.
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Purdue's Art & Design division offers students
a wide variety of creative experiences designed for personal enrichment
and career development. Art & Design is one of four divisions
comprising the Department
of Visual and Performing Arts within the School of Liberal
Arts. Art & Design offers programs in Fine
Arts, Visual
Communications Design, Industrial
Design, Interior
Design, Photography,
Art
Education, and Art
History. Comprehensive and vigorous, these programs are based
on a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of art and an in-depth
understanding of topics within each area of specialization. Each
division program is designed to encourage individual expression
and personal growth.
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The Art & Design division is currently housed
in six buildings on campus including a complex of four buildings
located at the northeast corner of campus. We are scheduled to
move into a new building currently under construction in the spring
of 2003.
In addition to the many instructional computer labs on campus, Art & Design students have access to four fully-equipped dedicated computer laboratories located within the division. Purdue's undergraduate and humanities libraries house an extensive collection of art and design books, periodicals, professional journals, films, slides, and videotapes and the division maintains a collection of 130,000 slides in its own slide library. Lastly, the Purdue Gallery program offers an exhibition program as an important part of the learning experience. Art & Design students at Purdue have the advantage of extensive campus resources and may participate in a wide variety of educational, cultural, and social events. Faculty members are practicing artists, designers, and scholars with established reputations in their fields. In addition to the museums and galleries available in the Greater Lafayette area, Purdue provides convenient access to the fine arts resources of two major cities: Chicago, 123 miles to the north, and Indianapolis, 60 miles to the south. Division graduates often go on to a master of fine arts program at other universities. From there, many obtain teaching jobs at the college level. Other graduates find careers as exhibiting artists, designers, and in art-related fields such as curating and arts administration. |
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Art & Design students have the opportunity to participate in events, which recognize outstanding work. These opportunities include among others:
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There are opportunities for Art & Design
students to gain insight into their chosen profession and become
familiar with actual career experiences For example, art education
students are placed in community schools as student teachers.
Qualified undergraduates may find career related employment on
campus as gallery assistants, slide library assistants, photography
lab monitors, or shop assistants. We also offer summer internship
and coop programs for qualified students.
Purdue supplements class work through extensive field trips to galleries, museums, design exhibitions, and professional conferences. Workshops, demonstrations, and lectures by visiting artists, designers, and scholars occur frequently throughout the year. |
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Purdue has over 500 special interest clubs and student organizations. Among those of special interest to Art and Design students are:
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Acceptance to Purdue is based on high school coursework, class rank, grade point average, SAT-I or ACT scores, and information provided by your high school counselor. Application may be made after your junior year in high school. See your high school guidance counselor for an application form or write to: Office
of Admissions For more information about Art & Design programs, contact
us by mail at: Or contact us by phone, fax or email at: A year's study at Purdue costs about $9,400 for Indiana residents and $16,400 for out-of-state students. Purdue manages a comprehensive financial aid program of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. In addition to the special student awards available through the Art & Design program, the School of Liberal Arts offers Freshman Scholarships to qualifying first-year students. Learn more electronically about Purdue: for campus visits, access admissions@adms.purdue.edu or for the latest news, try Purdue's web site. |
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