Bachelor of Arts Degree

The Art curriculum at McKendree immerses students in the analysis and interpretation of visual arts in relation to society, culture, and tradition. McKendree Art faculty encourage students to make art that is honest, defines or redefines beauty, celebrates individuality, and engages the community. Our studio art majors prepare for graduate studies or for careers in areas such as Arts Administration, Design, Photography and Illustration.

With a Bachelor of Arts degree, you’ll stretch your creative potential through courses in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. This engaging degree program will immerse you in the analysis of visual arts as it relates to society, culture, and tradition, and will prepare you for future graduate studies or careers in areas like design, photography, and illustration.

The mission of the College of Arts & Sciences at McKendree University is to provide an interdisciplinary educational experience that promotes creativity, artistic expression, research, and critical thought. We encourage pedagogical innovations and collaborative scholarship among our diverse faculty and students in the Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, and Computer, Natural, and Social Sciences and to foster life-long learning.

The College offers a challenging curriculum to prepare our students to enter a dynamic global environment as responsible citizens, productive professionals, and leaders.