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Art is more than making objects
Explore ideas, solve problems, and develop critical skills through hands-on studio experience. You work across media, refine your artistic voice, and develop practices that support meaningful artistic growth.
Make Work Across Multiple Media
Students explore design, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics in spacious, fully equipped studios.
Exhibit Your Art on Campus
The Michael and Noémi Neidorff Art Gallery gives students opportunities to show their work and gain hands-on experience in gallery practices.
Experience Art at First Hand
Students learn from seeing original works of art in exhibitions and collections on view in San Antonio's museums and galleries as well as on campus.
It’s a good fit for you if you:
- Want serious studio training in a liberal arts environment.
- Are interested in both making art and thinking critically about visual culture.
- Want close mentorship from practicing artists.
- Are looking for a program that connects studio work with exhibitions, internships, research, and the arts community beyond campus.
What You'll Study
The Art major introduces students to multiple ways of making, seeing, and evaluating art. Students develop technical fluency, conceptual range, and creative discipline through coursework that spans foundational design and a wide range of studio media.
In Demand-Skills:
Build visual analysis, technical studio, and creative problem-solving skills valued across the arts and creative professions.
- Visual analysis and composition
- Technical studio practice in 2-D and 3-D forms
- Critical thinking and artistic evaluation
Comprehensive Curriculum
Students complete 40 credit hours, including the core major requirements, the Pathways Curriculum, and coursework across studio areas such as design, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
View program requirements in the course catalog
Detailed course requirements, sequencing, and policies are outlined in the official Courses of Study Bulletin.
Program Highlights
Step inside the spaces where ideas become finished work. Explore the studios, galleries, and creative environments where Art students experiment, refine their craft, and build professional portfolios.
Recent Graduate Careers
An Art degree from Trinity opens doors to creative professions, graduate study, and arts leadership. Graduates leave with the portfolio, critical thinking, and communication skills to build careers across creative and cultural industries.
Studio Practice and Fine Arts
Graduates pursue careers as professional artists, photographers, illustrators, and makers, building on strong studio practice, creative discipline, and a polished portfolio.
Design and Creative Industries
Art graduates apply visual problem-solving and design thinking in careers spanning graphic design, digital media, creative direction, marketing, and user experience.
Museums, Galleries, and Arts Administration
Students gain firsthand exposure to exhibitions, collections, and arts organizations through the Neidorff Art Gallery, preparing for careers in museums, galleries, nonprofits, and cultural institutions.
Education, Research, and Graduate Study
Students interested in advanced scholarship or teaching build strong foundations through research, faculty mentorship, and community engagement, preparing for graduate study and careers in education.
Get Your Questions Answered
Students interested in the Art major should:
Meet with an academic adviser to see how the major fits your academic plan, explore introductory studio courses across media, review degree requirements in the course catalog, and contact the Department of Art and Art History with any advising questions.