Department of Art

About Us The Art Department at ODU empowers students to become critical visual thinkers through creative practice and professional preparation in a diverse and collaborative environment. The Art Department: - encourages community engagement - facilitates professional experience - provides state of the art facilities - inspires creative excellence Students Who Attend the Art Department are: - open to new ideas - passionate about learning - creative and inquisitive - resilient and motivated to achieve their individual, artistic and career goals The department sustains a diverse and distinguished faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative activity in their respective fields of expertise, which include art history, art education, graphic design and studio disciplines such as drawing, painting, printmaking, photography and 3D media. The low student to faculty ratio enables more individualized and collaborative instruction. We also offer a consistent and active program of events which enrich our classes, including visiting artists, speakers, workshops, exhibitions, and study abroad programs.