BA in Interdisciplinary Arts with a Specialization in Photography

The interdisciplinary arts major builds on the cross-disciplinary nature of the Seattle University arts departments by allowing students to choose a specialization within the arts while they also integrate courses from other art forms. One student interested in musical performance might choose to bridge theatre and music, while another student might combine music and visual art courses to round out a specialization in production theatre. Individual programs are designed in consultation with a faculty advisor. The Art and Art History programs connect the rich heritage of a Jesuit liberal arts education with the vibrant cultural and artistic resources of Seattle. Our interdisciplinary learning environment encourages collaboration as part of a diverse community of students and faculty. Our programs in visual art, photography, digital design, and art history are grounded in the creative and critical study of foundational works, histories and methods. Our focus on contemporary works and our active engagement with the arts community offer our students experiential training that is both professionally and personally rewarding. The Art and Art History programs provide opportunities to: study with professional artists and art historians; study photography through an affiliation with the Photographic Center Northwest; design and exhibit in the Seattle University galleries; develop and pursue the writing of mentored research papers, and present scholarly work on and off campus; explore Seattle’s rich arts community off campus; work with contemporary Seattle artists, curators, and museum professionals through residencies, guest lectures and gallery programing; realize a senior honors project and graduate with departmental honors; intern with a variety of Seattle arts organizations; study art abroad