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<p>Graduates earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a concentration in either Art History or Studio Art. Minors are available in both concentrations. In the Studio Concentration, students focus on Ceramics, Fibers, Painting, Printmaking, or Sculpture. Art History students study the visual culture of people around the world. Courses in Archaeology and opportunities in exhibition design and conservation are also offered. All students are encouraged to engage in a wide variety of study abroad experiences. All students must complete a capstone of either a group student exhibition of original art in on-campus galleries, or a public presentation of student-driven art historical research.</p>
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Berea College art - Doris Ulmann Galleries

Art and Art History

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Graduates earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a concentration in either Art History or Studio Art. Minors are available in both concentrations. In the <a href="https://berea.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/catalog/departments-of-study/art/art-studio-b-a/">Studio Concentration</a>, students focus on Ceramics, Fibers, Painting, Printmaking, or Sculpture. <a href="https://berea.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/catalog/departments-of-study/art/art-art-history-b-a/">Art History</a> students study the visual culture of people around the world. Courses in Archaeology and opportunities in exhibition design and conservation are also offered. All students are encouraged to engage in a wide variety of study abroad experiences. All students must complete a capstone of either a group student exhibition of original art in on-campus galleries, or a public presentation of student-driven art historical research.

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The average class size is 10-20 students with plenty of opportunities for students to engage in personalized faculty feedback and growth. A variety of field trips, student-designed summer projects, and conferences are available for off-campus art experiences.

We house about 14,000 objects, and exhibit the work of 6-10 contemporary artists from across the country each year in the <a href="https://dulmanngalleries.berea.edu/">Doris Ulmann Galleries</a> on campus. Artists and other scholars are regularly invited to campus to give presentations and workshops. There are a wide variety of art related work positions available including: faculty and studio Teaching Assistants (TAs), faculty research assistant, gallery and exhibitions assistant, Ceramic Apprenticeship Program (CAP), gallery security, and on-campus art store sales assistant.

For more information about labor opportunities in the Art Department, please contact <a href="mailto:larky_crawford@berea.edu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Larky Crawford</a>.

Graduates are able to communicate about art effectively and are well-versed in the complex interactions between art and its contexts, as well as a broad range of materials and technical skills. The Art graduate is equipped in detailed observation, strong writing and research skills, public presentation, time management, and teamwork. Graduates may consider graduate school or seek employment in a variety of fields including as artists, art handlers, conservators, designers, editors, educators, librarians, art and cultural property law professionals, gallery and museum professionals, publishers, and arts organizations.

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