Art & Design
Undergraduate Major & Minor College of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts
About:
At PLU, Art & Design is all about creativity, hands-on learning, and finding your voice as an artist. You can choose to major in Studio Art, Art History, or a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design. You’ll work in dedicated spaces for each medium — including full ceramics studios, a darkroom for photography, and our unique collections of letterpress type, ornaments, and printing presses. In our Animation and Design classes, you’ll use pro-level software to create cutting-edge
digital work.
No matter which path you take, you’ll build the skills to create meaningful work and a future in the visual arts or design fields.
Skills you'll gain from this program:
- Creative Thinking & Visual Expression — You'll build a personal creative voice and learn how to make work that connects with others.
- Hands-On Studio Practice — Work in dedicated spaces for ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, and more
- Digital & Design Tools — Use professional design software and 3D modeling tools to bring your ideas to life. You'll also get to work with unique materials like letterpress type and ornament.
- Portfolio & Career Prep — You'll graduate with a strong portfolio and real skills that set you up for jobs, freelance work, or grad school in the visual arts.
- Cross-Disciplinary Exploration — With options across studio art, art history, and design, you can mix and match media, methods, and ideas.
Concentrations:
- Art History
- Studio Arts
- Animation
- Ceramics
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs
- Designer, Adorablush
- Freelance Graphic Designer, n2y-Designs
- Ceramics Teacher, Open Art Studio
- Small Business Owner, Aalgaard Art and Alterations
- Assistant Editor of Monthly Newsletter, International Space Elevator Consortium
- Production Artist, Rainier Display
- Floral Designer, Bloom San Juan
- Kindergarten Teacher, Franklin Pierce School District
Graduates from the last last 5 years: Their graduate programs
- Master of Arts in Education, Pacific Lutheran University
- Master of Fine Arts, Central Washington University
- Master of Business Administration, Louisiana State University
- Master of Fine Arts in Photography, Parsons School of Design
- Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, University of Phoenix
It’s FREE to apply to PLU
When you're ready, we're here. Apply now and fulfill your potential!
Get StartedArt & Design Achievement Scholarships range up to $7,500 per year and are in addition to academic scholarships.
University Gallery
PLU’s University Gallery hosts six exhibitions each year, featuring many prominent local artists, with shows vary from printmaking, painting and ceramics to installation projects. The gallery also features two shows a year dedicated to work by PLU student artists, so you can showcase your work.
Study Art. See the world.
As an Art & Design major, you can grow your studio skills and earn credit through study abroad in places like France, China, England, and more!
100% of 2024 Art & Design graduates reported employment or acceptance into graduate school within 6 months of graduating
