Bachelor's in Art

St. Edward's University is a distinguished private, Catholic university located in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1877 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, sciences, business, education, and more. Known for its commitment to personalized education and social justice, the university provides students with a transformative learning experience that fosters critical thinking, ethical leadership, and global citizenship. With a close-knit campus community, dedicated faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities, St. Edward's offers a supportive and inclusive environment for intellectual growth and personal development. The university's emphasis on community engagement, service learning, and experiential opportunities further enriches the educational experience, preparing graduates to make a positive impact in their professions and society as a whole.

As an Art major at St. Edward’s University, you’ll learn to shift your perspective and push yourself to the edge of your comfort zone. You’ll develop a core knowledge of design, drawing and art history and explore mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. And the lessons you learn will extend far beyond the subjects you explore. In the Drawing Methods course, for example, you’ll stretch your mind and gain confidence in your artistic abilities by completing perspective-shifting projects — 20 themed drawings in 20 hours; drawing the same object 10 times, filling the whole sheet each time and turning the paper 90 degrees every four minutes — that challenge you to refine your artistic process. And as you work through the projects, you’ll start to trust the process and embrace mistakes, an approach that extends far beyond the art world. As you advance through the program, you’ll discover your own style and learn to critique your own work. You’ll create interactive installations, ask questions of professional artists who visit campus and study at museums across Texas. The Fine Arts Gallery on campus will become your lab, where you’ll learn exhibition design and installation and have an opportunity to show your own work.