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Department of Visual Arts

The Department of Visual Arts at Southeastern Louisiana University provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates artistic study within a liberal arts education. At the heart of the program are goals of creative, intellectual, and technical development achieved through the integration of practices of thinking and art making.

The Department of Visual Arts offers a well-rounded course of study that provides students with the skills necessary to pursue a professional career in the arts, including creative problem solving, visual literacy and communication, and critical thinking. Southeastern graduates in the Visual Arts have pursued successful careers as exhibiting artists, museum and gallery professionals, and graphic designers. For students who wish to pursue a graduate education in the visual arts or in art history, an art degree at Southeastern provides a solid foundation for advanced degrees. Most importantly, with the skills and knowledge obtained in the Visual Arts Department, the Southeastern graduate can successfully compete for employment opportunities in their chosen profession.