Majors

Undergraduate

The visual arts are our oldest form of artistic expression. Yet today, the newest digital technologies have transformed and expanded artistic practice, production and dissemination. More than ever, the ability to understand and use visual language is an essential part of the contemporary world. The Department of Art + Design is committed to teaching visual literacy and effective communication in many forms within the context of a broad liberal arts education. Excellent faculty and facilities make for a supportive and active place to study art and design.

The Department of Art + Design offers these degree programs:

BFA in Digital Art Major
BFA in Graphic Design Major
BA in Art Major
BFA in Studio Art Major

Dual Major in Multimedia Studies
Minors in Art, Art History, Digital Art and Graphic Design

For detailed information on the Department of Art + Design curriculum, please see the NU Undergraduate Catalog for 2008-2009

For application information on NU and NU/Boston's School of the Museum of Fine Arts undergraduate programs, please contact Northeastern�s Admissions Office at 617-373-2200.

The Dual major in Multimedia Studies is jointly offered with the Music Department and the College of Computer and Information Studies. For more information about admission procedures, please visit the Multimedia Studies website.

For additional information on the Department of Art + Design curriculum, please see the catalog website maintained by the university registrar. New and perspective students should choose the most recent catalog. Current students can check their progress by doing a degree audit at the undergraduate student portal.

Graduate

Graduate students wishing to major in graduate program (Studio Art in collaboration with the Boston's School of the Museum of Fine Arts) are encouraged to visit the University�s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Admissions website for application information.

The Department of Art + Design offers the following graduate program:

MFA in Studio Art