COURSE CURRICULUM

The Art, Media, and Design programs at DePaul University offer a dynamic and hands-on curriculum that blends traditional art techniques with modern digital practices. Coursework includes Digital Tools for Visual Thinkers, which introduces essential digital skills, and Thinking Photography, helping students understand visual storytelling and composition. Studio-based classes such as Drawing: Figure Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Printmaking: Screen-printing build strong foundational and technical skills across different artistic mediums.Students also explore contemporary and experimental forms through courses like Experimental Video Art and Web Art and Design, allowing them to engage with digital and multimedia art. Color Theory and Application strengthens their understanding of visual composition, while Art and Artists in Contemporary Culture provides critical insights into modern art practices. Text in the Visual Arts further expands creative expression by combining language and imagery.The program offers flexible concentrations so students can specialize based on their interests. In Graphic Art, students can focus on areas like photography, drawing/painting and printmaking, sculpture, or intermedia (video and web art). The Photography and Media Art track allows specialization in photography, graphic art, intermedia, or digital photography. The Studio Art concentration provides options in drawing/painting and printmaking, graphic art, sculpture, or digital imaging. This flexibility ensures students can tailor their education while developing a strong portfolio for careers in art, design, and media industries.