Gonzaga's Art Department allows students to investigate a variety of visual experiences through a study of both the studio arts and art history and offers a Bachelor of Arts in Art. Studio courses allow the student to explore the creative processes involved in the production of original works. Art appreciation, art survey and art history coursework emphasizes the role of the artist in society as well as developing a greater sense of historical context.
The department is located in the Jundt Art Center and Museum. The heart of the center is a beautiful studio complex for ceramics, design, drawing, painting and printmaking. A theatre-style lecture hall provides space for art history, visiting artist lectures, and video/film presentations. The Jundt Art Museum provides collection, storage and exhibit areas for Gonzaga University’s permanent art collection and the ability to not only provide exhibit space for student and faculty art, but changing exhibits of local, regional, national, and international artwork. The most important museum show is the annual Senior Art Exhibit in May which features the work of our talented senior artists. The museum also maintains a print study room for student, faculty and community use and provides a lounge overlooking the Spokane River for art receptions and related activities.
Further instruction is offered at the Gonzaga University program in Florence, Italy. In Florence, students may work in one or more studio areas of drawing, design, sculpture and painting and have access to additional classes in art history.
The department reserves the right to retain selected art work done by its students in fulfillment of course requirements.
B.A. Major in Art: 39 Credits
Lower Division Courses
VART 101 Drawing I 3 credits
VART 112 Design 3 credits
VART 141 Ceramics I 3 credits
VART 190 Art Survey 3 credits
VART 191 Art Survey 3 credits
VART 201 Drawing II 3 credits
VART 221 Painting I 3 credits
Upper Division Courses
VART 350 or 351(one course) 3 credits
VART 385 Figure Drawing I 3 credits
VART 394, 395 or 396 6 credits
VART Electives 3 credits
VART 499 Senior Exhibit 3
credits
Minor in Art: 24 credits
Lower Division Courses
VART 101 Drawing I 3 credits
VART 112 Design 3 credits
VART Elective
3 credits
Upper Division Courses
VART 394, 395 or 396 (one course) 3 credits
VART Elective 12 credits
