About the Art Department

About
The Department of Art at American University encompasses the creative activities of the fine arts, painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and multimedia; the artistic applications of design; and theoretical and historical concerns of art history. We offer degree programs in Art History (see ARTifacts, the art history program newsletter), Graphic Design, and Studio Art, as well as a joint program in Multimedia Design and Development with the School of Communication and an array of elective courses.

Art at AU Mission
We provide students with the tools to understand the historical and contemporary criteria for the making of art works; foster rigorous and unique investigation; promote an environment of enthusiasm, dedication, and intensive effort; and prepare students for careers in the arts.

Announcements
Join us for the Art Department’s Fall 2007 Critical Inquiry Colloquia “Feminism(s),”  a series of informal conversations about art, gender, and power on Tuesdays from noon to 1:15 throughout the fall.