Bachelor's in Digital and Studio Art

Hamline University is a distinguished institution that blends tradition with innovation in higher education. Hamline is the oldest university in Minnesota and maintains a rich history of academic excellence. The university is committed to providing a transformative education, fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Hamline University distinguishes itself through a student-centric approach, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. The faculty, known for their expertise and dedication, are deeply involved in mentoring students, ensuring a personalized and engaging learning experience. The campus is characterized by a vibrant community where diversity is celebrated, and students are encouraged to explore their passions. With a commitment to experiential learning, Hamline equips students with practical skills and knowledge, preparing them not just for academic success but for impactful contributions to their communities and the world beyond.

You'll unleash your creativity in countless media with the digital and studio art major. This major focuses on the development of creative, technical, formal and critical skills in digital, traditional, and hybridized art forms, with three concentrations which guide students toward building high level skills in a specific medium. Your coursework is grounded in hands-on learning experiences, creative challenges, and abundant peer and faculty feedback. As you study, you'll build the broad critical skills central to the liberal arts and become familiar with a wide range of artists and designers as you develop your ability to frame their works in historical and critical contexts. Whether you intend to establish a career as a professional artist, with the studio arts concentration, find a career on the cutting edge of technology and art with the graphic and interactive design concentration, or become an expert in the tools for photography and audiovisual production with the media arts concentration, the digital and studio art major is your first step to making your goals a reality.