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Studio Art

Make creativity part of your degree through drawing, design foundations and upper-level studio electives. EIU's flexible 18-hour Studio Art minor lets you explore painting, printmaking, digital imaging, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and metalsmithing while building visual thinking skills.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Drama,, Postsecondary, Teachers, Artists
Studio Art students at EIU

Why Study Studio Art at EIU?

  • Add sustained creative practice to another major in only 18 credit hours
  • Build foundations in drawing and design before advancing to upper-level studio work
  • Choose from both 2D and 3D media or focus your electives in one creative direction
  • Learn in small studio classes with personal faculty feedback
  • Use specialized studios and participate in EIU's wider community of artists, exhibitions and museum programs
"EIU is close to home and has lots of opportunities in the art department that have given me experience in a variety of studio classes, and has engaging classes for my chosen major. I have grown so much here in my three years. EIU has provided me access to amazing peers and professors who influence my education every day."
Maya Walter
Studio Art | Class of 2025
Maya Walter, Studio Art at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Create original work through drawing, painting, printmaking, digital imaging, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry or metalsmithing courses
  • Present projects in critiques and submit work to juried or on-campus exhibitions
  • Sell original work through student art sales and practice engaging a public audience
  • Learn from visiting artists, the Tarble Museum of Art and trips to museums, galleries and studio
  • Join Art Association, contribute to creative student projects or pursue a Student Collaboration Grant
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Hands-On Experience, Studio Art students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Studio Art minor gives students from any major a structured way to develop creative practice, craftsmanship and visual problem-solving. The 18-hour program includes Drawing I, two- or three-dimensional design foundations, and a selection of studio electives.

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$80,190
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Art, Drama, & Music Teachers,…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Craft Artists
  • Fine Artists, Including Painters,…
  • Photographers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Medium (3/5)
Personality Fit Social

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Chris Kahler
Chair, Art + Design | Interim Director, Tarble Museum of Art
cbkahler@eiu.edu
2670 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-581-3410
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Samantha Tableriou
Associate Professor - Graphic Design + Typography
stableriou@eiu.edu
2822
217-549-2160
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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