Art - Cottey College

Art from Cottey College is a Campus Associate Study of Art degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Art involves the study and application of various means of expressing human interests, attitudes, emotions, and ideas. Students develop skills in problem-solving and in the understanding of the visual arts as a vital part of their liberal arts education. Art majors usually begin with an introductory design course and then choose a medium for focused study, such as ceramics, photography, graphic design, or sculpture. Cottey's art courses are open to students with an interest in exploring art and those who plan to major in art. Career Opportunities Art majors learn to create images, objects, and environments using a variety of techniques and media. As art students work on structured assignments and independent studio projects, they sharpen their visual understanding and enhance their critical thinking skills. Art majors find career opportunities in industry, advertising, architecture, art scholarship, art education, art history, illustration, interior design, fashion design, graphic design, photography, and the studio arts . A master's degree is generally required for employment in museums and galleries, and for studio teaching positions. A Ph.D. may be required to work as a museum curator or director. Employment in art restoration and conservation requires specialized training and knowledge of chemistry. Specialized interests may focus study and employment towards ceramics, pottery, textile design, fashion design, weaving, jewelry design, interior decorating, and metalsmithing. Commercial art specialization includes design, illustration, film, videography, and the production of murals, posters, and cards. Due to excellent creative skills, art undergraduate majors also succeed in advertising, public relations, directing, journalism, and broadcasting. View more details on Cottey College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Study of Art courses.