About the Department
Find the creative inspiration — and build a practical foundation — for life in the arts. Options in art education, art history, and visual arts specializations in fine art and lens-based art, develop conceptual and technical ability, allowing you to realize your potential for creative projects, artistic expression, and scholarly research. Under the close guidance of renowned faculty mentors, master your craft while grounding your work in theory and analysis of visual culture. Challenge yourself as a practicing artist in public projects — exhibitions and performances, scholarly papers and community workshops — that also prepare you for an arts career.
First Year Foundation
Choose a visual arts major for strong core courses taught by renowned artist-teachers.
Great Spaces
Create, contemplate, and curate art. Great spaces—like our expansive AIMM Building—spark great work.
Global Perspectives
Cultivate a worldview with travel-study, an international faculty, and the NYC and Philly art scenes.
Opportunities
You'll have various opportunities to grow professionally, including internships at galleries, museums, and design firms, as well as freelance and commission work. You can showcase your art in student exhibitions, the annual senior show, and external competitions. Networking opportunities include visiting artist lectures, workshops, and career center resources. These experiences will help you build a strong portfolio and career path in the arts.
Contact
Art and Art Education
Art and Interactive Multimedia Building (AIMM)
The College of New Jersey
P.O. Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628