One of the strengths of the curriculum for the visual arts degree programs is the ability to incorporate the timeless principles of design with the changes in technology and the new career possibilities. This is made possible by adhering to the philosophy and understanding that education precedes design. This is important and helps the Division of Art  prepare students for the jobs of today and the jobs of tomorrow. We believe that creativity is an important component that helps students adapt and adjust to a rapidly changing field.

Internships

Another strength of the WLU Art program is accessibility to internships. As part of the required practicum in their upper level Graphic Design III course all students work with real world clients. Recent clients include:

• Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network
• 4-H Foundation of Hancock County
• YOUTH SERVICES SYSTEM, INC. – Wheeling
• WLU Protestant Campus Ministry
• Wetzel County Museum
• YWCA Wheeling
• WV Arts and Crafts Guild Biennial  Website
• Grand Vue Park and Recreation Center
• The John Fowles Society –identity system, website, posters, etc.
• ANXIETY AND PANIC DISORDERS PROGRAM – Wheeling Hospital
• Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Wheeling
• The Ohio Valley Museum Consortium
• The Strand Theatre Preservation Society
• St. Vincent de Paul Parish – Wheeling
• WLU Division of Music website
• Echo International
• Pittsburgh Chapter of the AIGA

Internships are not required but are strongly encouraged and easily coordinated by the Graphic Design faculty. Some of these internships include:

• Design and Image Studio
• Center for Educational Technologies
• Challenger Space Center
• Wheeling Nailers
• Oglebay Institute
• Action Images Photography Studio
• WLU Office for Institutional Advancement
• Lamar Advertising