Feed your creative mind, master new techniques and tools, hone your craft and develop
confidence to imagine, visualize and communicate.
Art
Art has the capacity to enrich each person by providing an outlet for expression that
can be explored and developed for a lifetime. Whether making a model out of clay,
designing a website, carving plaster or making a series of sketches, the study and
creation of art has many benefits. Art enhances your spatial skills, hand-eye coordination,
problem-solving skills and visual thinking abilities.
Pursue an Associate in Arts or Associate in Fine Arts degree
Create a portfolio to apply for a job or gallery representation
Build your portfolio to transfer to a four-year institution
Study art for personal enjoyment and growth
Program Details
We’re your first step in preparing for transfer into a BA or BFA program.
Some potential career paths include advertising director, app developer artist, art
historian, audio/visual designer, commercial or fashion photographer, graphic designer,
illustrator, museum curator, sculptor or video game artist.
2D studio for drawing, printmaking, figure drawing, painting and 2D design classes.
3D studio for metalsmithing, jewelry and ceramics.
Photography lab and darkroom for black & white photo processing.
Mac computer lab equipped with Adobe Creative Suite, film and sound editing software,
Wacom digital drawing tablets, scanners, and photo quality printers that supports
graphic design, digital fabrication, digital illustration, digital imaging and photography.
Art gallery exhibiting work by professional artists and juried art exhibitions.
Secure storage for student materials and work.
Glass enclosed display cases for exhibiting 2D and 3D student projects.
Library of over 1600 art books and 20 art and design periodicals.
Transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in art, art history,
art education or a related field.
Visiting artists and workshops happen throughout the year.
Special exhibitions of student and professional artists occur regularly in the Kishwaukee
College Art Gallery.
Possible publication in Kish's award-winning literary & arts journal, Kamelian.
Field trips to art expos, fairs and regional art museums.
Student clubs in the arts,
Art scholarships are available.
Early planning for an art degree can make a difference.
Students thinking about completing an art certificate or degree are encouraged to
speak with their academic advisor as early as possible.
The Kishwaukee College Continuing Education department is offering an online sparkling wine appreciation class from 6-7 pm on Monday, Dec. 20. The class will provide an overview of sparkling wines, their grapes and regions.
Kishwaukee College will host the Fall 2021 Juried Student Art Exhibition from Dec. 7 to Jan. 27 in the Art Gallery, C1260, on campus. Artists are invited to submit their original works for display.