Bachelor of Arts in Art

Lehigh University

Lehigh’s undergraduate major in art introduces students to the basic media of art such as drawing, sculpture, painting and photography. A major in art may focus on museum studies or graphic design, or it can be combined with psychology for those who seek a career in art therapy with theater for those interested in costume design or with architecture and theater for those interested in set design. A major in art and minor in education is available for students interested in becoming public school art teachers.A major in art introduces the student to the basic media of art such as drawing, sculpture, painting, and photography. For those interested in becoming creative artists, intensive study at Lehigh as well as the other Lehigh Valley colleges is recommended such students can expect to take more than the required number of credits for the major. A major in art may also focus on museum studies or graphic design. A major in art can also be combined with psychology for those who seek a career in art therapy. It may also be combined with theater for those interested in costume design or with architecture and theater for those interested in set design. A major in art and minor in education is available for students interested in becoming public school art teachers. The resources of the Lehigh University art collection and the Zoellner Art Center are made available to many students taking classes in art.

College of Arts and Sciences