Interdisciplinary Arts, Visual Art, BA
Unleash your creative potential with an Interdisciplinary Visual Arts degree from Seattle U. Explore endless possibilities and Seattle's rich arts culture.
About this Program
Explore More Creative Interests with an Interdisciplinary Visual Arts Degree
The Department of Visual Art offers an exciting and unique opportunity for interdisciplinary study in the arts.
While the emphasis track is specific to studio art, this program requires students to take courses outside their chosen field as well. Students are encouraged to explore the endless possibilities that exist between studio art and other art forms.
Individual programs are designed in consultation with a faculty adviser.
Immerse Yourself in Seattle’s Rich and Diverse Arts Culture
Seattle University is part of the thriving Capitol Hill Arts District, the first arts district named by the City of Seattle and the densest arts neighborhood in the State of Washington!
Art museums abound in Seattle, including the nearby Frye Art Museum, Seattle Art Museum with locations downtown and on Capitol Hill. Jump on the streetcar for the First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square.
Explore new connections and inspiration for expanding your art practice at Photographic Center Northwest, 12th Ave Arts, Neumos, Velocity Dance Center, Northwest Film Forum, and Hugo House. Just short bus rides away are Seattle Center, home to many arts organizations, including the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), and Northwest African American Museum (NAAM).
Prepared for Success
Studios and Galleries
The Department of Visual Art includes several studios and galleries that digital design students can benefit from. Explore the creative spaces that are dedicated to developing design students and showcasing student work.
Internships in Seattle’s World-Class Arts Community
Take your art practice to the next level with interdisciplinary connections to the rich and vibrant art scene. Your faculty will help you find an internship that provides real world experience and engagement in the wider Seattle arts community, including theatre, dance, music, and more.
Creative Spaces for Artists
The Billodue Makerspace at Seattle University, located in the Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation (Sinegal Center), provides creative spaces for artistic exploration. You will be able to participate in a variety of maker-related activities including sewing, fiber arts, 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, vinyl cutting, and glass work.
Pathways to Professional Formation
The College of Arts & Sciences is committed to helping you through your lifetime journey of professional formation and discernment. We offer opportunities to deepen and broaden your understanding of your professional identity.
Hear From Our Alumni
Emily Wert
"Through my involvement with the art department at SU, I have been able to grow as an artist by having access to instruction in, and materials for, different techniques and mediums. I have been able to take engaging classes and develop interests in areas of art I did not know about before."
Visual Arts with Departmental Honors, ‘19
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Contact Us
Aly Bedford, BFA
Academic Program Coordinator, Performing Arts & Arts Leadership
Academic Program Coordinator, Art, Art History & Design
Trung Pham, SJ, MFA
Chair, Art, Art History and Design
Associate Professor, Fine Arts