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South Dakota State University. College of Arts and Sciences. Department of Visual Arts
th Dakota State University. Dept. of Visual Arts; South Dakota State University. Visual Arts Department
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Art instruction has been a part of South Dakota State University’s curriculum since its earliest years. Initial courses required women students to take drawing and painting, while drawing was included in all programs of study for men. Over time, the curriculum expanded to include courses in art education, fine arts, and visual arts, administered through the Department of Art.
The Department of Visual Arts offers studio and lecture-based courses designed for all students, regardless of major. For those pursuing careers as artists, art educators, or designers, the department provides foundational training for professional practice or graduate study. Degree options include a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts with concentrations in art education, graphic design, fine arts, and general art.
On July 1, 2015, South Dakota State University established the School of Design, uniting programs in art, design, and architecture that were previously housed across several colleges, including Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Sciences, and Agriculture and Biological Sciences.