What is Visual Art?
In art history courses, students learn about the history of art and visual culture and think about how art is used in the present.
In the studio, students develop their own technical skills and learn how to analyze and communicate visually.
Visual Art at Augustana
Visual art students benefit from a hands-on approach to art that combines the study of history, theory, and practice. Students can choose to take courses in studio art or art history. Students are encouraged to integrate their historical and theoretical knowledge with their work in the studio.
Program Information
Visual Art at Augustana is available as a:
- Subject Specialization in the Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies: Creativity and Culture Major
Academic Innovations
All programs at Augustana include a wide-ranging liberal arts Core, taught within our unique “3-11” calendar
Careers
Our world is consuming art like never before! Meet the high demand with an undergraduate degree from Augustana in careers such as:
- Architect
- Graphic Designer
- Museum or Gallery Curator
- Photographer
- and many more!
Visual Art AlumnA
Randi Martin
Counsellor
Counsellor
During her degree, Randi worked on a research project on learning with images in the 19th century, helped run Augustana’s annual art show, and served as the fine arts representative on faculty council. After graduation, she pursued an art therapy program.
Courses
100 - Art History and Visual Culture
This course introduces students to the study of art and visual culture. Students will learn how to analyze images and works of art while engaging with select examples of both historical and contemporary art and visual culture.
223 - Canadian Art
Survey of the visual arts in Canada, from the indigenous beginnings to the present, with emphasis on the twentieth century.
231 Drawing
An introductory course focused exclusively on the practice of drawing. Historical and contemporary techniques are used to explore a balance of directly observed, and photography-based subject matter.
281 - Sex, Gender, and Art
Why should we care about gender and sexuality when we look at art and other visual images? In this course, students will answer this question by studying feminist art history, as well as scholarship addressing LGBTQI identities and intersections between gender, sexuality and race.
371 - Contemporary Ideas in Painting
Senior painting course that further develops techniques and concepts with a focus on contemporary practices leading to self- initiated projects.
Related Information
Julian Forrest, MFA
Julian Forrest teaches studio courses in foundation, drawing and painting. His painting practice largely focuses on the figure, as represented in popular culture.
Visit their website
Andrea Korda, PhD
Andrea Korda teaches courses in the history and theory of art and visual culture. Her research focuses on 19th-century art and visual culture with an emphasis on new media.
Visit their website