Art + Design

Art + Design (A+D) is dedicated to comprehensive, multi-disciplinary learning experiences to evoke student freedom of expression and discovery of innovative solutions. The program focuses on investigation of complex ideas, experimentation with contemporary technologies, analog design, craftsmanship, and portfolio development. Art + Design promotes the exploration of diverse media and the development of a personal art practice – both essential to lifelong engagement in the arts, artistic growth, and career success. Students graduate as inspired, empathetic, visionary artists ready to contribute to their chosen professional path.

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Program Specializations

Students are required to choose a specialization within the major: Art Education, Graphic Design, or Studio Art. After students complete a unified foundation experience, they complete specialized-specific requirements to ensure preparedness for a competitive job market.

Art Education

Specializing prepares you for K-12 Art Teacher Licensure when paired with Carroll’s Secondary Education major.

Graphic Design

Employ foundational principles and effectively use emerging software technologies.

Studio Art

Grow your artistic skills and critical thinking through hands-on studio and seminar courses.

“I was able to get hands on experience of what my graphic design major has been teaching me.”

— Dom Emme '26

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About the Art + Design Major

The Art + Design program is a unified and exploratory approach to teaching and learning in Studio Art, Art Education, and Graphic Design. The major is distinguished by multi-disciplinary teaching methods in both analog and digital media across all visual specialiations, and by a common set of foundation courses that build a strong student community. Concept development and creative risk-taking are introduced early in the curriculum. The immersive and experiential learning experiences throughout the curriculum equip graduates for a career of their choice in the arts.

Students will also engage in collaborative and experiential projects such as gallery installations, senior exhibitions, and client-based design challenges. Students will achieve either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree depending on their specialiaztion.

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What Can You Do with an Art + Design Major?

Carroll’s Art + Design majors are prepared for success in a variety of visual art fields within their chosen specialized area of study. The Art Education Specialization prepares students to teach K-12 art in public and private schools. The Studio Art Specialization can lead to careers in art therapy, arts management, museum/gallery work, and fine or commercial artist. The Graphic Design Specialization prepares students to be graphic designers in a variety of settings in both motion and print graphics

Internships

We help you build real world experience, explore careers and network with professionals through internship opportunities.

Recent placements include the following companies:

Donna Lexa Art Centers
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
Hoffman York
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Majic Productions
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Bucks
MIlwaukee Opera THeatre
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum
Avalon Senior Living Facility
Otto’s Art Academy

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Latest Program News

Endowed Scholarship Video 2021: Jane Hamilton '74 shares story of giving back

10/7/2021

Jane Hamilton '74 witnessed the impact of scholarships while a student at Carroll by seeing how it helped a friend fund her education. Those memories later motivated Jane to give back to current students by establishing the Hamilton Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship for students in the arts.