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North Dakota State University's visual arts program features diverse degree options, including specializations in graphic design, painting, printmaking, ceramics, drawing, sculpture, photography, and Art Education. The curriculum encompasses numerous courses grounded in the belief that cultivating creative strategy, digital proficiency, design skills, analytical reasoning, and art/design history knowledge equips students for contemporary artistic and design careers. The Visual Arts Department attracts students from across the University through its dynamic major and minor offerings. Whether pursued as a primary career path or complementary to another discipline, art and design represent one of the most adaptable fields of study. Located in one of the region's premier art and design facilities, the department boasts eight professional artist-educators who personally instruct all courses. As an exclusively undergraduate program, we prioritize personalized attention, maintain small class sizes, and deliver exceptional academic guidance to our students.