Art
College of Arts and Sciences
Learn interdisciplinary approaches to the practice of art and the study of visual culture as you bring your own ideas to life.
Highlights
- Access to seasonal programming and the permanent collection of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at WSU, one of the top five museums in the Pacific Northwest, at WSU Pullman
- Forst Visiting Artist Endowment brings diverse artists to campus for interactive residencies each semester
- Facilities for metal and wood fabrication, ceramics, printmaking, black-and-white photography, and digital media
- Faculty are internationally recognized contemporary artists and scholars
- Internship and study abroad opportunities
Specializations
Art History focuses on the history of art from various cultures and historical time periods, art criticism, and contemporary theory.
Studio focuses on visual skills and knowledge of material practices, such as printmaking, ceramics, digital media, drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture
Career
With an Art degree, you can work in:
- Graphic design and multimedia art
- Studio art and photography
- Museum and gallery curation and appraisal
- Archives and conservation
- Public arts and nonprofit art programs
- Film, video, and sound production
- Education
Transfer Students
WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.
You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.
Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly.
Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.
Scholarships
Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.
Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid.
Internships, Jobs, and Work-study
Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major.
Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center.
Dig Deeper
Find out more about a degree in Art
Degree Options
Art
- Pullman
Fine Arts
- Pullman
- Tri-Cities
Master of Fine Arts
- Pullman
Art
- Pullman
- Tri-Cities
- Vancouver
Art History
- Pullman
Exhibition Studies
- Pullman
Business of Art
- Pullman
Eco-Arts and Public Engagement
- Pullman
Graphic Design
- Pullman
Contact
Contact your personal admission counselor