Program Overview
Bachelor of Arts In Art & Creative Technology
The University of New Haven's Art & Creative Technology program offers professional art training within the context of a top-tier university, enriched by the resources of a liberal arts education. The department places a particular emphasis on the history and context of art and design, weaving contemporary visual culture together with the world around us.
Program Description
Art is about experimenting with media, ideas, and experiences to produce new ways of reflecting upon the world around us. Our mission is to support the development of your practice by encouraging critical visual thinking as we help you gain proficiency in technical skills through creative research and process.
Program Objectives
- Develop the skills to become a professional artist
- Learn from accomplished artists
- Draw inspiration from your surroundings
Faculty
Our faculty is accomplished, exhibiting and in collections both locally and internationally. With a broad expertise that includes drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and 3D animation, each instructor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the studio.
Facilities
New Haven offers a great selection of art galleries and museums as well as close proximity to New York and Boston, a context that allows further experiential education opportunities. Here on campus, the department's facilities are geared toward the 21st century, including computer labs and 3D printers, in addition to traditional workspaces for drawing, painting, and sculpture.
Career Opportunities
The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade.
- Video Animator: $65K, 16% Growth
- Art Director: $89K, 10% Growth
- Curator: $53K, 12% Growth
Selected Courses and Programs
- Visual Thinking: Arts and Design Foundation
- Basic Drawing
- Sculpture
- Digital Photography and Imaging
Full List of Courses and Learning Outcomes
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Art & Creative Technology, check out the Academic Catalog:
- Art & Creative Technology, B.A.
- Art Minor
- Illustration Minor
- Museum Studies Minor
- Photography Minor
Accreditation
The University of New Haven has achieved the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) accreditation. This mark of excellence designates the University's B.A. in Art & Creative Technology and B.F.A. programs in Graphic and Digital Design, and Interior Design as nationally accredited programs.
Admission Requirements
Whether you're still in high school or are transferring from another college, we offer full- and part-time opportunities for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad. The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.
Financial Aid Opportunities
We offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.