MSJ Art and Design

MSJ Art and Design The Department of Art & Design provides degrees in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Art Education and Art The Departments of Art and Design. Art majors at Mount St.

Joseph University discover a wealth of opportunities to explore and develop their artistic abilities. Students who successfully complete the art, art education or fine arts majors:

Engage in the creative art making process, using imagery, structures and media, to express and communicate ideas, feelings and experiences. Identify the formal, technical and expressive aspects in visual artworks. Unde

rstand and appreciate the historical, social and cultural contexts of the art and artists in past and present societies. Students work in our facilities, including the newly renovated Dorothy Meyer Ziv Art and Design Building, and the Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery. We offer art scholarships to freshmen based on the artistic potential demonstrated in their portfolios. We offer majors in art, art education, art history and fine arts. We offer minors in art, art history, and photography. Graphic design majors combine form and content to communicate ideas to a variety of audiences. Graphic Design majors at the College of Mount St. Joseph can explore new techniques and develop the ability to communicate ideas into images in a highly artistic environment. This career-oriented program familiarizes students with the field of graphic design and its application to visual communication. The program also offers opportunities to study new technologies in the field. Words and images are organized using a unique blend of traditional methods and new technologies. Students can explore cooperative education options in their concentrations. All Graphic Design majors are eligible to study abroad through our partnership with Richmond University in London, England.

Celebrating the incredible career of Ulli Brinksmeier, Associate Professor in MSJ’s Department of Creative Arts, as she ...
05/11/2026

Celebrating the incredible career of Ulli Brinksmeier, Associate Professor in MSJ’s Department of Creative Arts, as she retires after nearly three decades at the Mount.
A master harpist, dedicated educator, generous colleague, and lifelong learner, Ulli’s legacy is one of artistry, curiosity, service, and deep care for students. From Juilliard to the Mount, from the classroom to the concert stage, and even to the iconic harp moment in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, her journey has been nothing short of inspiring.
We are so grateful for the beauty, wisdom, and grace she has shared with our community. Her influence will continue to resonate through the students, colleagues, and musicians she has touched.
Congratulations, Ulli! You will always be part of the Mount’s creative heartbeat.

Students in Darkroom Photography had their final Critique last night!
05/06/2026

Students in Darkroom Photography had their final Critique last night!

As one of their final projects, the Advanced Drawing students completed large scale charcoal drawings exploring the huma...
05/06/2026

As one of their final projects, the Advanced Drawing students completed large scale charcoal drawings exploring the human figure and perspective. It took lots of time, creativity, and organization to make these happen, and our students prevailed.

Two of these mural-sized drawings can be seen this summer in the student show at the San Giuseppe Gallery.

Prof. Chopra’s Web: UI/UX class wrapped up the semester with fantastic final presentations!Our esteemed guest critique p...
05/06/2026

Prof. Chopra’s Web: UI/UX class wrapped up the semester with fantastic final presentations!
Our esteemed guest critique panel included our fabulous professors Kurt Grannan, Emily Wiethorn, Carolyn Althoff, and our Chief Mission Officer, Joe Shadle. A bit shout out to Eva and Brie for their support as well! Students showcased the full process behind the applications they designed, from concept development and research to final working prototypes.
The panel was thrilled with the creativity, problem-solving, and thoughtful user experiences presented. Great reviews all around and a wonderful way to celebrate a semester of hard work!

Our Design Type 1 class, taught by Prof. Swati Chopra, wrapped up final presentations with our wonderful guest critics, ...
05/05/2026

Our Design Type 1 class, taught by Prof. Swati Chopra, wrapped up final presentations with our wonderful guest critics, Provost Steve Almquist and Prof. Grannan.
Students showcased the details of type design, typesetting, and the powerful play of typographic color studies they explored throughout the semester. It was a great way to celebrate their hard work, creativity, and growth, and we had a blast!

Feeling sentimental 🥹Tonight the graphic design seniors had their final meeting over chips and salsa and more! There has...
05/05/2026

Feeling sentimental 🥹

Tonight the graphic design seniors had their final meeting over chips and salsa and more! There has never been a dull moment throughout the four years they shared together at The Mount.

Good luck to all of our art and design seniors as you jump into the next chapters of your lives 💛 This is never goodbye, only see you later!

Seniors share your favorite moment on campus or quote from your favorite mount people! 🎓

Our Hand to Pixel class, taught by Prof. Swati Chopra, had a fantastic final presentation!Students shared the full range...
05/04/2026

Our Hand to Pixel class, taught by Prof. Swati Chopra, had a fantastic final presentation!
Students shared the full range of projects they developed throughout the semester, including typeface design, movie posters, branding and packaging, and book cover designs.
A special thank you to our guest critics, Dean Mike Sontag, Prof. Grannan, and graduating senior Sadie Haverbusch, for joining us and offering thoughtful feedback. They were truly impressed by the creativity, skill, and growth on display.
What a great way to wrap up the semester!

The last class with our Graphic Design seniors was the perfect kind of bittersweet. We sat out in the quad, enjoyed the ...
05/01/2026

The last class with our Graphic Design seniors was the perfect kind of bittersweet. We sat out in the quad, enjoyed the beautiful weather, shared bites, laughed a lot, told stories, and soaked in all the memories from this fabulous final year at the Mount.
There were thank-yous, sweet friendship moments, a little bit of nostalgia, and yes… even some very accurate Swati impressions. Clearly, they have been listening closely.
What a perfect wrap to a year full of creativity, growth, hard work, big dreams, and so much love. So proud of these seniors and all they have become. The Mount will always be part of your story.
CreativeArts ProudProfessor TheMount GraphicDesign ClassOf2026

The seniors took on a financial workshop this Wednesday on hacks for saving money and building wealth 💵 Learning how to ...
04/23/2026

The seniors took on a financial workshop this Wednesday on hacks for saving money and building wealth 💵 Learning how to build wealth now so future them can relax later!

Special thanks to for holding this workshop for the students! 💛

Our Advanced Drawing students visited the Taft Museum this past weekend for a private tour of the Rembrandt Print Exhibi...
04/23/2026

Our Advanced Drawing students visited the Taft Museum this past weekend for a private tour of the Rembrandt Print Exhibition. The students were able to see Rembrandt’s artwork up close and learn about his process and biography.

Big thanks to the Taft Museum for hosting us and our docent, Dale, who shared some incredible insights into the work.

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