Graphic Arts

At Saint Peter’s University, the Department of Arts is a vibrant, forward-thinking creative hub that prepares you to lead in today’s (and tomorrow’s) visual, digital, and performing arts landscape.

Located just minutes from Manhattan, we blend rigorous studio practice, cutting-edge digital innovation, and deep historical and cultural understanding with unparalleled access to the world’s greatest arts capital. Whether your passion is painting in a sunlit studio, designing the next breakthrough mobile app, shooting editorial photography, building immersive AR/VR experiences, branding global companies, curating exhibitions, performing with our University Chorale, or premiering original work on stage, you will find your place here.

Hands-on training across traditional and emerging media: drawing, painting, sculpture, darkroom/digital photography, typography, UX/UI, web & mobile design, augmented reality, 3D printing, animation, and more.
Small classes with one-on-one mentoring from active artists, designers, and scholars.
Metropolitan Seminars that make New York City your classroom: Broadway, MoMA, the Met, Whitney, Guggenheim, Lincoln Center, Chelsea galleries, film premieres, and exclusive industry experiences.
Short-term study-abroad courses to Italy, Japan, China, Turkey, Peru, Thailand, Vietnam, and beyond.
Paid and credit-bearing internships at top museums, design firms, ad agencies, publishers, theaters, and tech startups throughout the NYC metro area.
Performance opportunities in the University Chorale, theater productions, and live interdisciplinary events.
A close-knit, inclusive community that celebrates diverse voices and bold experimentation.
Your creativity has no boundaries here!