52 Credits
The Graphic Design Major integrates studio art, design practice, and historical inquiry within a liberal arts framework. Students develop technical fluency across analog and digital media while grounding their work in art and design history, theory, and contemporary practice.
28 Credits
The Graphic Design Minor equips students with conceptual rigor, technical fluency, and professional readiness applicable to careers in graphic design, marketing, media production, and related creative fields.
18 Credits
The Arts Management Certificate prepares students for leadership and administrative roles across the cultural sector. Graduates pursue careers in museums, galleries, performing arts organizations, nonprofit institutions, community arts initiatives, and other creative enterprises.
Academic paths in Art at St. Norbert College
The Art program at St. Norbert College emphasizes both technical craft and engagement with contemporary art and design theory and practice. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, our students develop as thoughtful makers and critical thinkers whose creative work enriches and is enriched by their broader academic and intellectual experiences.
We are one of the few liberal arts colleges in the United States to offer a distinctive and comprehensive sequence in graphic design. Students pursuing this path earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. A graphic design minor is also available. In addition, students may complement their studies through our Arts Management Certificate Program, which provides valuable preparation for careers in the cultural and creative industries.
Art students may be recognized through several competitive awards, including the Donald P. Taylor Art Scholarship for majors demonstrating financial need and artistic excellence; the Bill Bohne’ Memorial Art Award for outstanding art majors or minors; the Daniel F. Dickhut Art Award, honoring the founder of the department and recognizing sustained achievement; and the Jeanne M. Godschalx Art Award, celebrating creative passion and commitment. In addition, students may earn distinction in the department’s annual Student Juried Exhibition, where an invited arts professional selects award recipients and provides external recognition of exemplary work.