Amplify Your Creative Expression
Prepare for a creative career through our online art and design degree programs that help you develop your interdisciplinary approach to your creative and artistic development. Benefit from a customized art and design degree format and multiple opportunities for collaboration with design major peers and faculty. Discover the potential for creative and professional fulfillment through art and design courses online that let you explore creativity, methodology, master of technique, craftsmanship, problem-solving, project development, and teamwork — all of which pave the way for success in a diverse range of career opportunities.
Discover the potential for creative and professional fulfillment through art and design courses online that let you explore creativity, methodology, master of technique, craftsmanship, problem-solving, project development, and teamwork — all of which pave the way for success in a diverse range of career opportunities.
Customizable Online Art & Design Degrees
Diversify your skillset and prepare for a career in one of today’s art and design fields. Our online degrees in art and design explore creativity, master of technique, craftsmanship, problem-solving, project development, and teamwork.
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Online Art & Design, BA/BFA
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Online Bachelor’s in Art History & Visual Culture, BA
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Online Bachelor’s in Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship, BS
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Online Bachelor’s in Pre-Art Therapy, BA
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4 Degree OptionsArt & Design Minors
Your creativity is what propels you. At Lindenwood University, we believe your creativity can propel your future. From designing cutting-edge gaming concepts to capturing the world through a camera lens to bringing your imagination to life as a studio artist, we offer art minors to reflect paths across the creative spectrum. As an art minor, you can commit your future entirely to your creativity or artistic practice, or you can enhance your education or career through a creative focus.
This art history minor examines the impact of art across history, as well as that of visual culture on society. The minor in art history is an 18-credit program that explores pivotal periods from art history, along with art theory and criticism. Various styles of artistic expression, such as Baroque, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, among others are studied.
This digital photography minor offers a well-rounded examination of digital photography – from techniques to technology. The minor in photography is an 18-credit program that explores foundational web design elements and principles, essential camera and composition skills, and digital photography software options. Students can prepare for their Adobe Certification in Photoshop testing as part of this photography minor.
This game design minor examines the lifecycle of game design, including game programming, 3d modeling, 3D and 2D game development. The minor in game design is an 18-credit program that explores critical theory and history within game development, along with primary game genres. The game design minor offers the opportunity to learn how to rapidly prototype games through the use of popular game engines.
This graphic design minor covers the essentials of graphic design, including principles of design, color theory, perception, and problem solving within 2D design. The minor in graphic design is a 21-credit program that explores drawing, typography, print design and production, and imaging and illustration. The graphic design minor prepares students to test for their Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator certifications.
This minor in studio art examines the essentials of studio art expression and production, including two- and three-dimensional design, color theory, drawing, figure drawing, and graphic design. The studio art minor is a 21-credit program that lets students pursue a specialized path in areas such as sculpture, ceramics, painting, and digital photography. Through the studio arts minor, students can prepare to test for their Adobe Photoshop certification credential.
I only have great things to say about the Art History and Visual Culture program at Lindenwood. There is such a close connection to my teachers and classmates that it does not feel like I am doing distance education. I am so thankful I found this school and graduate program. My experience has been absolutely rewarding and I have enjoyed the learning process. I am confident I am in the right place.
Halim Marrujo • Master of Arts in Art History and Visual Culture • ‘23 Alumnus
Art & Design Faculty
Kathi Vosevich
Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Kathi Vosevich serves as the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, where she is committed to ensuring academic excellence through relevant programs that help graduates thrive in their careers.
Joseph Weber
Associate Professor, Art and Design
Professor Weber teaches Art & Design Seminar, as well as courses in 3D design and sculpture.
Erica Blum
Associate Professor, Art and Design
Professor Blum teaches a variety of Adobe certification courses in Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as design with Illustrator and desktop publishing.
Chajuana Trawick
Associate Professor, Fashion Design
Professor
Trawick teaches courses in fashion business design, history of costume, and oversees the fashion business design practicum.
James Hutson
Professor, Art History
Professor Hutson teaches courses in ancient art, Renaissance art, and generative AI image production. He also oversees internships, directed projects, and graduated seminar coursework.
Denny Schmickle
Associate Professor, Art and Design
Professor Schmickle teaches courses in typography, printmaking, visual branding, and oversees the Art & Design Capstone.
Michael Wartgow
Assistant Professor, Art and Design (9 Month)
Professor Wartgow teaches courses in painting, drawing, and figure drawing.
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Online Lindenwood Admissions requirements vary from program to program. If you have questions about requirements for your particular degree program, you can connect with one of our enrollment counselors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Art and design are complementary disciplines, and these disciplines often intersect in areas such as graphic design where artistic expression many times overlaps with creative design concepts.
There are seven core principles of design, including emphasis, balance and alignment, contrast, repetition, proportion, movement, and white space are the cornerstones of the principle of design.
There are a number of degrees in art and design that can bridge your creative passion with a rewarding career path where you can share your creativity with the world. At Lindenwood University, you can choose from a number of art and design online degree programs that can help you enter or advance in your field of interest within many art and design industries.
Why Choose Lindenwood University Online?
Since 1827, Lindenwood University has served students worldwide with affordable, high-quality academic programs providing real experience and real success. After nearly 200 years of academic excellence, Lindenwood is committed to a set of core values, including integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and community.
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Throughout each step of your online degree program, you will receive support. From enrollment and tuition planning to staying on the right track, your support team is there to ensure your success.