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Department of Art
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Art at MSU Denver
"The goal of my work is knowledge. I do not see life and art as separate.”
Howardena Pindell
The Department of Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver is a vibrant, diverse environment full of options for students interested in pursuing a degree in a creative field. Whether you are interested in being a professional artist, designer, educator or researcher, you will learn traditional methods of art production and research as well as innovative approaches to art and design. Read more...
CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION
WORKING TOGETHER IN CREATIVE WAYS
MSU Denver Communication Design students gave the Department of Nursing a dose of artistic inspiration, in the form of a mural designed to capture Nursing’s importance and contributions of superior education for students. Read more about the recent collaboration and design contest in the Early Bird.
CAREER PROSPECTS
HERE'S WHERE AN ART DEGREE FROM MSU DENVER MIGHT TAKE YOU
- Commercial Design and Graphics
- Environmental Design and Architecture
- Education
- Business
- Crafts
- Entrepreneurship
Fine arts offer an array of possibilities for art graduates. Graphic designer, museum curator, art teacher, jewelry designer, photographer, illustrator, and many more.
DATA AND INSIGHTS
ARTS GRADUATES ACROSS DISCIPLINES
The idea of working across disciplines is far from new, but evidence suggests that such crossover is becoming an increasingly important part of artistic careers. This DataBrief detailing the under-acknowledged prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of multi-disciplinary arts practice, from the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP), provides arts educators and arts policymakers with highlights of SNAAP data and insights into the value of arts-school education: Arts Graduates 'Oscillate Wildly' Across Disciplines (SNAAP DataBrief)
HIGHLIGHTS
OUR PROGRAM OPTIONS
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How to Reach the Department of Art
Our main office is now open limited hours, Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm and Fridays 9am - 1pm, with most office staff still working remotely. If you need assistance, please email us at artdepartment@msudenver.edu.
You can also reach us at 303-615-0300 during office hours.
Please note that all the campus protocols concerning PPE and social distancing apply when visiting the office. Thank you!
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Email:
Phone:
303-615-0300
Office Location:
Arts Building, Suite 187
Auraria Campus
Accreditation
The Department of Art at MSU Denver is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design.