It takes time and dedication to become an artist. That’s why UW provides drawing students with an advanced curriculum, state-of-the-art drawing studios and active student organizations.
Tuition and Fees
Program Requirements
Drawing is the foundation of all visual arts. That’s why our students learn foundational painting and illustration techniques alongside an advanced drawing curriculum.
Outside of their regular classes, students are encouraged to attend Croquis, free weekly extracurricular life drawing sessions from the nude model, sponsored by the Department's student organization, the Student Art League.
Students pursuing a B.A. in Art History may minor in a studio discipline. However, students pursuing a B.A. or B.F.A. in Studio Art or a B.A. in Art Education cannot minor in a specific studio discipline, such as drawing.
Students should plan on a minimum of five semesters to complete a drawing minor due to upper-division course prerequisites.
Please note that all courses require a minimum grade of C to earn a minor.
Drawing Careers
Students who graduate with a drawing degree are prepared for various drawing and visual arts careers, including:
Recent drawing graduates have also been accepted to prestigious graduate programs, including:
UW’s drawing minor sets students up for a successful career in the arts. How? With talented faculty, state-of-the-art studios and advanced coursework. Here are a few things you can look forward to as part of the program.
Notable Faculty
The University of Wyoming’s drawing program is led by practicing visual artists, including:
Student Art League
Drawing students may join UW’s Student Art League, an inclusive student-led service organization that meets weekly and supports student research and travel.
Studio Space
UW’s Visual Arts Building is the home to state-of-the-art facilities for all areas of visual arts, including two specialized drawing studios for students to use.
Life Drawing Sessions
Drawing students have the opportunity to participate in Croquis, free weekly extracurricular drawing sessions from the nude model.
- Shelby Shadwell, Associate Professor, Drawing
Department of Visual Arts
Visual Arts Building, Room 110
Department 3138, 1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-3269
Email: visualarts@uwyo.edu
