The Arts & Visual Culture major – Studio Arts concentration and Studio Arts minor offer students strong fundamental training in a nurturing environment where they will be exposed to a rich array of conceptual and formal approaches to artmaking.
The Studio Arts concentration and minor are built around small classes that promote mentoring, peer review and personal development.
Our studio arts students are challenged to find their unique outlook and are encouraged to cultivate the tools needed to express their individual points of view. These tools include fundamental art and design skills, critical thinking skills, and an awareness of the historical and contemporary context in which they operate.
A signature program, Arts Outreach, has been serving Brockton-area youth for 11 years and continues to grow in scope and effectiveness. This year, West Middle School students met for three hours per week with their college mentors to learn visual arts (comprised of both 2-D and 3-D studio practice) and photography.
The Arts & Visual Culture major with a concentration in Studio Arts requires the completion of five core courses, six studio art courses, two semesters of Studio Critique, Practicum, and a capstone course.
The Studio Arts minor requires the completion of seven classes.
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
After assessing U.S. colleges and universities based on 17 measures of academic quality and graduate outcomes, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stonehill No. 73 in the Best Value category out of 1,500 colleges, while also moving up to No. 83 among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development.
Money’s 2024 Best U.S. Colleges research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.
The Stonehill Career Development team offers extensive assistance to students seeking employment, pursuing advanced studies or participating in postgraduate service opportunities. By completing internships and utilizing mentors, students are empowered to build lifelong career management skills.
“It’s a design-your-own experience. The willingness of the teachers, and the department as a whole, to tailor the experience to meet a student’s goals is what sets us apart.”
Places where visual and performing arts students have recently interned include:
The Arts Outreach program pairs under-served children from the nearby city of Brockton with Stonehill mentors. Because most of the Stonehill students who participate have little experience in art, the projects they undertake – ranging from photography and videography to painting and sometimes dance – provide an opportunity for the mentors and mentees to learn and do something new together.
