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
We are one of the few liberal arts colleges in the United States to offer a distinctive and comprehensive graphic design sequence. 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.
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.
Art students have access to a range of competitive awards and professional development opportunities that recognize achievement while helping prepare them for careers in the arts and creative industries. Awards include the Donald P. Taylor Art Scholarship, supporting majors who demonstrate financial need and artistic excellence; the Bill Bohne’ Memorial Art Award, recognizing outstanding art majors and minors; the Daniel F. Dickhut Art Award, honoring sustained achievement and commitment to the department; and the Jeanne M. Godschalx Art Award, celebrating creative passion and dedication. Students may also earn distinction through the department’s Annual Student Juried Exhibition, where an invited arts professional evaluates student work and selects award recipients, providing valuable external recognition and professional feedback. In addition, students have numerous opportunities to gain professional experience through on-campus work-study positions and internships with regional businesses, cultural organizations, and other creative partners, allowing them to build their portfolios, professional networks, and career experience while completing their degree.
