The Department of Art at Bradley offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in studio art and art history. The department also coordinates cultural programs, exhibitions and lectures. Facilities are located in the Heuser Art Center and the Caterpillar Global Communications Center. Heuser Art Center is a 33,000 sq. ft. facility with fully-equipped studios for ceramics, painting, printmaking and photography and sculpture..

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The Caterpillar Global Communications Center houses multiple computer labs, video conference facilities, and the David Horowitz Auditorium, giving students access to the latest technology for creating and learning.

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Take a tour of the Art Department at Bradley University. See what makes Bradley one of the best education bargains in the nation and the Art Department at Bradley one of the best places to develop creatively. Call 309-677-2967 to schedule a tour of our facilities or to talk to someone in our department.

QUICK FACTS about the Art Department at Bradley University

Enrollment:
Bradley University Enrollment (fall 2006)
undergraduate students 5300
graduate students: 812

Art Majors: 156
Art Minors: 72

Portfolio
No Portfolio is required for freshman admission to the Art Department for BA/BS degree programs

A portfolio is required for transfer admisson from another 2-year or 4-year institution, or for transfer to the art degree program from another department in the univeristy

A porfolio is required for admission to the BFA degree program.

Typical Freshman shedule of classes

Fall 15 hrs
Art 101 – Drawing
Art 105 – Two Dimensional Design
Art 140 – Survey of Art History
University General Education Requirement
University General Education Requirement

Spring 15 hrs
Art 102 – Drawing II
Art 106 – Three-Dimensional Design
Art 142 – Survey of Art
MM 113 – Introduction to Multimedia
University General Education Requirement

Computer Recommendations

Many students find it useful to have personal computers. The majors in graphic design, photography and multimedia will find them especially useful. Laptops are popular since all buildings in the college of fine arts are equipped with wi-fi internet service. The college has many well-equipped labs and classrooms, many available 24/7 to students via a secure swipe-card access. Since most work in the freshman classes will not involve a great deal of computer use, you should not feel it necessary to come with a new, fully-loaded computer. In fact, waiting until your second year to invest in a higher end machine could a substantially more-serviceable machine by the time you get to your senior year. 

Linked below is are our currrenly recommended laptop models for students.
http://slane.bradley.edu:16080/cfa/laptops/