Cool Facts

Did you know that art and illustration majors get to:

  • Go on to work in advertising, newspapers, software publishing, specialized design services and other studio work.
  • Have the opportunity to go on a European Art Tour to expand their skills and gain experience.
  • Have a student gallery dedicated to displaying student work (located in the Windgate Visual Arts East).
  • Many departments at JBU host special events and ask art students to do design work to promote events. This is a great opportunity to build an art resume while in school!
  • The Visual Arts Department at JBU is the fastest growing department.
  • Art students have two buildings (Windgate Visual Arts East; Windgate Visual Arts West) at their disposal.
  • Work with local companies to design logos, brochures and other print material.
  • Display personal artwork in the student gallery.
  • Prepare and display work for the student art show.
  • Hear lectures, receive demonstrations and learn new techniques from guest artists.
  • Gain work experience by interning with University Communications and producing print materials for customers.
  • Submit work for local and national art competitions.
  • Join CAUSE ministries on campus to serve local people and organizations.
  • Design logos, brochures, posters and more for on campus groups
  • More information about internships requirements