Visual Arts at a Glance
DEGREES OFFERED
Visual Arts B.A.
Visual Arts Minor
RELATED PROGRAMS
Film Studies Program
Mass Comm Program
Music Program
Theatre Arts Program
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
Dillard University Visual Arts Program
Welcome to the place where creativity and passion come to life! Immerse yourself in the world of art history, culture, humanities, and sciences, and unlock your full potential as a visual artist.
Dillard Visual Arts offers an array of exciting opportunities for students who have a deep interest in the realm of fine arts, photography, sculpture, and visual storytelling. Our program is designed to nurture your artistic talent, expand your creative horizons, and develop your technical skills.
As a student in our program, you’ll have the chance to explore various mediums, techniques, and artistic styles. Our experienced faculty members, who are accomplished artists themselves, will guide and mentor you, helping you refine your craft and discover your unique artistic voice.
Start your visual arts journey at Dillard University, the oldest HBCU degree-granting theatre program in the country!
Program Contact
School of Humanities
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
Ph. (504) 283 – 8822
admissions@dillard.edu
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visual Arts Degrees and Programs
Learn more about earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Visual Arts or a Visual Arts Minor from Dillard University. Visit the Dillard University School of Humanities.
Prepare for a rewarding career in the visual arts!
At Dillard University, we believe in the power of art to transcend boundaries, provoke thought, and inspire change. Our Visual Arts program provides a supportive and vibrant community, where you’ll collaborate with fellow artists, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and exhibit your work in our campus gallery.
Our program offers individualized studio arts training for aspiring studio artists, curators, designers, photographers, art historians, and educators, while also paving the way for graduate studies in studio art, art history, museum studies, or art therapy.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in major aspects, techniques and directions in chosen medium or media.
- Analyze works of art perceptively and valuate them critically by using a comprehensive knowledge of the history of art.
- Achieve highest level of technical ability in chosen media and its expressive possibilities.
- Exhibit and promote evidence of development of studio-art practices within the facilities of the art gallery and to have their artwork critiqued and discussed.
Join Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana and become part of our community of leaders, thinkers, and artists.
Learn more about the admissions process and get started today.
