College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
Bachelor of Arts in Art and Graphic Design

Betty Friedman, Chair, Department of Art
(650) 508-3631, bfriedman@ndnu.edu

The Department of Art at NDNU is known for its rigorous studio practice and the Madison Art Center, which includes the Wiegand Gallery. The quality of the NDNU Department of Art is made up of a combination of the working artists who are the faculty and our small class sizes. This allows for significant faculty individual interaction with students. The Department seeks the aesthetic, intellectual, and spiritual fulfillment of its students through the development of creative intuition, technical competence, and cultural sensitivity.

Students working toward a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art will follow a studio art program which includes the study of Art History. The BFA is tailored for those who wish to pursue a career in art, and is the preferred, and sometimes required, degree for entrance into an MFA program. All students will develop a professional portfolio upon completion of their degree.

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Graphic Design have the unique experience of career-oriented instruction in graphic design studio practice with added fundamentals in fine art. A dedicated Macintosh lab is located in Madison Art Center for students to develop and hone their skills.

Minors in Art and Art and Graphic design are also available, as well as an interdisciplinary minor in Web Design.

See the NDNU General Catalog for the program requirements and course descriptions.

Emerging Artist Talent Scholarship

NDNU offers this scholarship to all students who wish to become Art majors. It is worth up to $9500 each year for four years. To apply, send a portfolio of 15 pieces (can be slides, CD, photographs or actual work) in any media plus a short statement about your work. Send your portfolio to the Art Dept. Chair, NDNU, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont CA. 94002 by February 1. Your portfolio will be returned if you include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Art Therapy Psychology Articulated Program

The Art Department offers a special articulated program with NDNU's graduate program in Art Therapy Psychology. This program allows qualified students in their last year of undergraduate work to begin study for the master's degree, while completing the bachelor's degree. They are allowed to enroll in up to six units of selected graduate coursework in Art Therapy that fulfills part of the undergraduate general elective requirement, while also counting those graduate units toward the master's degree. Undergraduate Art majors who are interested in NDNU's Art Therapy Psychology graduate program are encouraged to also minor in Psychology.

Admission Process

NDNU admits students throughout the year for fall, spring and summer semesters. Please review the NDNU General Catalog for complete admission requirements.

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