An understanding of artistic creativity through making art in a studio setting;

A responsive eye and a sense of visual literacy;

An understanding of the relationship between art and society;

An understanding of modern art concepts and contemporary trends as well as the major artistic epochs of the past.

Students will benefit from the experience of study in England, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain, and should consult the study abroad programs in this catalog. The visual arts major recommends that students majoring in visual arts (studio art or art history) go abroad before their senior year. The senior thesis must be accomplished on campus during both fall and spring semesters of the senior year.

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CONCENTRATIONS

A student will choose one of the following two concentrations.

A. ART HISTORY
It is recommended that a student who intends to choose art history as her or his concentration should complete the required art history courses in the major, and should take two courses from history and/or religion. A student should consult with her or his advisor regarding the program by the end of the sophomore year. Students who plan to pursue graduate study should gain a reading knowledge of French and German.

B. STUDIO ART
Produce your own work and receive individualized instruction in 
painting, drawing, two and three-dimensional design, sculpture, photography, 
ceramics and any other area you choose. Display your art in an exhibition in the 
college gallery in culmination of your academic work.

Internships and Study Abroad
Delve further into your creative goals or examine practical applications for your 
artistic knowledge and appreciation through an internship. Wells alumnae who 
are established leaders in their fields often provide internships opportunities for 
current students. The following is a sample of internships in the Visual Arts area 
held by Wells students in recent years:

• Everson Museum, Syracuse, NY
• Testfabrics, Inc., West Pittstown. PA
• Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, NY
• Bill Stone Photography, New York City, NY
• National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
• National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.

Impress your friends when you visit the Louvre in Paris and can talk about all the 
paintings. Paint from a rooftop in Florence as you study Renaissance art at its 
roots. Wells makes it possible. Visual Arts majors can pursue programs around 
the world. Check out our study abroad opportunities! 

Co-Curricular Activities
Visual Arts majors can enhace their work in the studio and classroom by 
participatin in student life—especially cultural activities.
Check out:

Student Art Shows
Morgan Colloquium (art history and 
history lectures and discussions)
String Room Gallery Shows
The Onyx (student newspaper)
The Cardinal (yearbook)
The Chronicle (literary magazine)