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.

Students are hard at work in Professor Swati Chopra’s Graphic Form class this week! ✏️💻Students have officially begun Ph...
09/03/2026

Students are hard at work in Professor Swati Chopra’s Graphic Form class this week! ✏️💻

Students have officially begun Phase One of their “Tool Projects,” transforming ordinary, everyday objects into illustrations using Adobe Illustrator. Throughout the project, students are challenged to explore key design principles such as unity, contrast, balance, tension, and economy.

Follow along for more updates as our students work through each phase of this project and many more exciting projects to come! ✨

The accolades keep coming for Swati Chopra.Congratulations to Prof. Swati Chopra on receiving the 2026 United States Sen...
09/03/2026

The accolades keep coming for Swati Chopra.

Congratulations to Prof. Swati Chopra on receiving the 2026 United States Senate Recognition for Faculty Excellence.

This honor celebrates her dedication to teaching, mentorship, creativity, and the impact she continues to make on her students.

One student shared, “She has helped me believe that I belong not only here at the Mount, but also in the professional world beyond it.”

Recent graduate Kylee Adams added, “She encourages us to grow while at the same time making sure that we feel seen, supported, and capable of success.”

Another well deserved recognition for Prof. Chopra and a proud moment for the Mount community.

Read the full article on MSJ News online.

Please join us TODAY for our closing reception of our student exhibition! Awards at 6:15!
09/02/2026

Please join us TODAY for our closing reception of our student exhibition! Awards at 6:15!

2D Design students in Dr. Kelley’s class explored classic artist iconography through painting, reimagining recognizable ...
08/30/2026

2D Design students in Dr. Kelley’s class explored classic artist iconography through painting, reimagining recognizable visual styles from art history. This piece offers a playful tribute to an iconic artist known for bold repetition, vibrant pattern, and an unmistakable visual language. VisualLanguage CreativeArts Painting EmergingArtists StudioArt MountStJosephUniversity MSJCreativeArts

Welcome Back MSJ students! We love when our students are creating, exploring, and learning.
08/25/2026

Welcome Back MSJ students! We love when our students are creating, exploring, and learning.

Shoutout to Swati Chopra, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, for being featured in Mount St. Joseph University’s AI ...
08/25/2026

Shoutout to Swati Chopra, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, for being featured in Mount St. Joseph University’s AI in Action series!
Swati is helping students explore how AI can expand creativity while keeping human thinking, ethics, and empathy at the center of the design process. She is also leading the new GRD 222: Design Thinking, AI, & the Future of Innovation, open to students across all majors.
As Swati shares, “AI is here to assist, support, and expand the creative process, but it absolutely cannot replace human thinking, creativity, empathy, or judgment.”
We’re proud to see our Graphic Design faculty preparing students to thoughtfully and creatively navigate the future of design and technology.
Read the full article on the MSJ News page.
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The Department of Creative Arts loves spending time with our Mount St. Joseph University community! Lionpalooza is just ...
08/23/2026

The Department of Creative Arts loves spending time with our Mount St. Joseph University community! Lionpalooza is just one of the many fun events that brings our campus together. We love being part of the energy, creativity, and community that make the Mount such a special place!

Shoutout to Isabella another recent 2026 art education grad!! We’re so proud of you!
08/22/2026

Shoutout to Isabella another recent 2026 art education grad!! We’re so proud of you!

Shoutout to our recent 2026 art education grad, Quinntin!! We’re so proud of you!
08/22/2026

Shoutout to our recent 2026 art education grad, Quinntin!! We’re so proud of you!

Another marvelous **Open Studio** took place at the Mount on Tuesday, August 18, bringing together artist alums particip...
08/21/2026

Another marvelous **Open Studio** took place at the Mount on Tuesday, August 18, bringing together artist alums participating in the upcoming **Common Threads Exhibition**!

Peggy Popejoy, Kate Ungrund, Martha Hill Carroll, Sherry Fuller, Susan Ruttle Lawrence, and Laura R. reconnected across graduating years through their shared memories of Dr. Sharon Kesterson Bollen’s fabric and fiber courses in Room 11. Stories of all-nighters, memorable critiques, and Dr. Bollen’s thoughtful red-pen feedback quickly filled the room!

The evening was full of conversation, inspiration, and sharing of concepts, techniques, and resources. Special thanks to Dr. Michaelann Kelley for joining the alums and helping provide refreshments.

Mark your calendars for the **Common Threads Exhibition Opening Reception at Studio San Giuseppe on Sunday, January 24, 2027!**

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