Art and Design

Purpose 

The program serves over 60 students, offering degrees in art education, graphic design and studio art, as well as minors in art and graphic design. The school provides student use of facilities for painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and digital graphic design. Students receive a combination of tried-and-true techniques with contemporary digital technology to earn an educational experience unique to ORU.

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Epilogue: Spring Senior Show April 11-30

Reception: April 29 from 3-5 pmThe culminating creative research projects for graduating seniors. This semesters Participating Students include Dexter Burnom, Siyana Chekanov, Taylor Graham, Chris Hampton, Mary Kleinhans, and Charis Schneider. For more information, please contact Professor Jiwon Kim at jkim@oru.edu.

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Library Foyer Gallery

Located in the Library foyer on the third floor of the Learning Resources Center (LRC), The Library Gallery is used for periodic exhibitions of student work.

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Art Education Major

The art education major at ORU is offered in cooperation with the ORU College of Education. In the ARTE program students participate in both art and education courses that provide the preparation for entry into the education profession at the K-12 level. Instruction includes artistic, educational and design skills demanded by contemporary society and technology, while maintaining a respect for the value of tradition. Additionally, a large network of successful alumni provides an opportunity to enhance education through experiences gained in the professional environment. Upon completion of the ARTE program students are eligible to receive their license to teach in the state of Oklahoma.

Graphic Design Major

The philosophy of the design program is to create leaders in the design community who can originate, develop and produce a wide range of messages in any media. The program strives to create functional, usable and aesthetically appropriate solutions to the increasingly complex design problems encountered in society. While production skills are essential, especially for entry-level designers, the ability to manage and continually improve skill sets regardless of the technological future will allow individuals the best opportunity for advancement in the profession. 

Studio Art Major

The Art Department at ORU recognizes art is an expression of an individual's beliefs and endeavors to nurture each student's creativity, ability and call to be a Christian artist. Students receive a firm foundation blending creative experiences with a critical knowledge of art past and present. Students selecting the studio arts program study under a faculty composed of professional working artists with numerous works of art on exhibit nationwide. The studio art major offers training in four disciplines—painting, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking. Students may adapt the major to help prepare them for an alternative teaching certification.

ART and Graphic Design Minor

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  • ART AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT

    Art Education (ARTE), Graphic Design (GRD) and Studio Art (STA) majors have a Design Technology Requirement, applicable prior to beginning ART 107 Digital Fundamentals. The requirement for Graphic Design majors is necessary for all remaining and mandatory design courses. For more information, please review the specifications.

  • SCHOLARSHIPS

    ORU Art Programs Talent Award Scholarships are renewable for up to four years in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 per year. New and Transfer students are eligible to receive this award and recipients must remain an art education, graphic design or studio art major and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Please visit Financial Assistance  site for more information. A scholarship of particular interest to art majors is the Gloria B. Scholarship Fund.

  • AWARDS

    In recognition of scholarship, artistic ability, leadership, and ORU lifestyle commitment, the art program annually honors outstanding students by the presentation of awards for Outstanding Graduating Senior Art Student of the Year given in the following areas: art education, graphic design, and studio art.

  • STUDENT INFORMATION

    Every student will find a time more knowledge is the goal of the day. Make the most of earning an art and design degree by exploring beyond the norm with our collection of informative links, area policies and directives.  For more information, please review the additional documentation.