South Dakota State University - School of Design - Studio Art

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Basic Information

Address: School of Design Grove Hall 101, Box 2802 Brookings, SD 57007
Phone Number: 605-688-4103
President: Barry H. Dunn, Ph.D.
Admissions Director: Shawn Helmbolt

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South Dakota State University - School of Design - Studio Art
South Dakota State University - School of Design - Studio Art
South Dakota State University - School of Design - Studio Art
South Dakota State University - School of Design - Studio Art

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Additional Information

School Type: State University
Public/Private: Public
Gender Preference: Coed
Historical Black College/University: No
Hispanic Serving Institute: No
School Setting:

South Dakota State University is a land grant, public research university located in Brookings, South Dakota. Founded in 1881, it is the state's largest and most comprehensive university and the oldest continually-operating university in South Dakota. SDSU is also home to The South Dakota Art Museum which contains the largest public collection of artworks in the state.

School Size: 12,000
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1
Housing Availability:

Yes

Type of Housing: Dormitory
Diversity: South Dakota State University faculty and students represent all 50 states and 80 countries.
Financial Aid:

Yes

Disability Services:

Yes

Greek Life: Yes
Activities:

Join one of the nearly 250 student organizations, including art-focused groups like the Art Club, AIGA, and Advertising Club.

Sports: Yes
Degree Programs: South Dakota State University offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degrees in Studio Art with specilizations in: Art Education, Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Associated Minors in Graphic Design, Animation, and Musuem Studies.

Our students develop their art and understanding of its role in a contemporary and historical landscape, as well as transferable skills vital to careers in the arts and many other fields.  

• Real-world experiences through professional curriculum
• Specialized and multipurpose studios
• In-depth studio experiences and art history courses
• On-campus opportunities to interact with visiting artists
• Access to the South Dakota Art Museum galleries and events

Computer Capabilities:

Mac computer lab with Wacom Cintiqs tablets. The university also has an Imaging Center offering color printing, large format printing, graphtic printing with plotted cutting, 3D printing, and laser cutting.

Admissions Requirements: https://www.sdstate.edu/admissions