Art

OBU has labs in three different buildings.

• Art Building Mac Lab
• Ford Hall Lab (specifically for students to work; classes are not held there)
• Sarkeys (two Mac Labs)

All labs are equipped with iMacs and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Students are not required to own their own laptops, but some may choose to for convenience.

You will have the opportunity to participate in internships for class credit. Even though an internship is not required for the degree, it is highly encouraged. Students have done internships with churches and local non-profits, as well as with larger companies such as Legacy Bank and the OKC Thunder. Faculty assist students seeking internships with portfolio and resume preparation.

We regularly host trips and events for art students—past events have included trips to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, movie nights, and paint nights on campus.

From our degrees, students go on to work for churches, marketing and advertising firms, as well as for galleries and museums. Some become teachers at the high school or college level, while others work in private studios. Our students and alumni have won numerous awards from the American Advertising Federation, in both the student and professional categories.

As Christians, we believe we are made in the image of God. For the artist, as a created being, we are called also to create. As such, the pursuit of creativity and the formation of beautiful works of art is integral to the practice of our faith as Christians and as artists. We encourage our students to pursue their God-given talent and continue to refine their skills. The stewardship of talent is an act of worship to our Creator.

As an art student, you will have the opportunity to participate in our biennial trip to New York City for a study tour. While there, we visit museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. We also visit with practicing artists and designers. These experiences give you a broader vision and understanding of the art world.