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School of Visual
& Performing Arts
Experience the dynamics of arts and design education
in a setting that inspires creativity and invigorates the
senses. Through a robust studio practice, coupled
with theory and research contextualized by art history,
Endicott College students learn to think creatively,
thoughtfully, and critically about the world as they
develop meaningful careers.

Welcome from the Dean
Mark Towner
State-of-the-art facilities on a picturesque
oceanfront campus; can you imagine a
better place to inspire creativity and kickstart
your career journey in the arts?
The synergy at Endicott creates inspiring
conditions for promoting and developing
careers in studio art, graphic design,
art therapy, photography, dance, music,
theater, architectural studies, and interior
architecture. Career development in
the arts and design at Endicott includes
advanced studio practice, leadership
skills, engagement with social and cultural
issues, and partnering with individuals
and organizations locally, nationally, and
internationally. Deeply woven into the fabric
of the arts at Endicott is the philosophy
that experiential learning, studio skills,
and history/theory are inseparable, and
that these components, combined, help
our students successfully compete in the
rapidly changing arts industry.
The School of Visual & Performing Arts
is committed to helping you realize your
full potential through studio programs
and classroom instruction that develop
proficiency in both the creative and
technical aspects of your field of interest.
From art education to theater or dance to
graphic design, you’ll be inspired by the
talent and creativity of your peers, and you
will benefit from the unwavering support of
faculty who are committed to helping you
succeed in the real world.
Accreditation by three independent
associations means Endicott exceeds
the standards of other institutions. The
College is accredited by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE),
the School of Visual & Performing Arts is
accredited by the National Association of
Schools of Art and Design (NASAD),
and the interior architecture programs
by the Council for Interior Design
Accreditation (CIDA).

Our Alumni Are Successful
—It’s in the Numbers
Create, perform,
innovate.
81% are employed
32% are enrolled in graduate programs
Percentages exceed 100 as graduates reported being employed
full-time or part-time as well as being enrolled in graduate study.
Graduate School Acceptance
Boston University, Hofstra, Indiana University
Bloomington, Lesley University, Lewis & Clark College,
Mass College of Art, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT), Ohio University, Pratt Institute,
San Francisco Art Institute, Savannah College of Art
+ Design, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and
University of Maine

Goethe famously called architecture ‘frozen
music.’ Once our students learn to see that
music, it will surround them for the rest of
their lives.”
—Andrew Brody,
Professor of Architectural & Design Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architectural Studies NEW!
Why Architectural Studies?
Explore the diverse field of architectural design and construction within a four-year
pre-professional curriculum. The unique blend of design innovation, research, emerging
technology, real-world internship experiences, and faculty-led international study tours provide
our graduates with an exceptional “theory to practice” global design perspective. With further
study, graduates can pursue licensure in architecture, landscape architecture, or urban planning.
Possible Career Tracks:
Architectural designer
Urban planner
Landscape designer
CAD designer (rendering/
technical drafting)
Internship Sites:
Perkins&Will Architects
Sasaki Associates
Elkus Manfredi Architects

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Therapy
Why Art Therapy?
Grounded in research, theory, and practice, the art therapy curriculum allows you to develop a
strong understanding of the field while cultivating a skilled studio practice. Develop creative
and imaginative expression by taking courses that utilize a variety of healing arts such as music
therapy, psychodrama, therapeutic writing, and dance therapy.
Possible Career Tracks:
Allied clinical therapist
Resident activities
coordinator
Expressive art therapist
in behavioral health
Art therapist
(after graduate work)
Past Internship Sites:
Dana Farber Cancer
Institute
Express Yourself, Inc.
National Institute
of Mental Health
Graduate Employment Sites:
Maui Preparatory Academy
South Bay Mental Health
Capital Ridge in Providence
Column Health
Falmouth High School
Playworks New England
I was able to get my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Therapy,
which prepared me to continue my education at one of
the top master’s programs for art therapy, the School of
the Art Institute of Chicago. At Endicott, I developed my
identity as an artist, gained fieldwork experience, and
made wonderful connections with faculty and peers.”
—Suzie Newman ’17

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Why a B.F.A. in Photography?
Develop technical strength, creative finesse, and business acumen, while learning best practices in
studio lighting, digital workflows, documentary storytelling, and digital filmmaking. Explore fine art
photography and experimental media while creating independent projects and portfolios through
advanced coursework. Three optional study tracks include fine art photography, photojournalism
and documentary studies, and commercial photography.
Possible Career Tracks:
Documentary photographer/
photojournalist
Digital technician
Studio/portrait photographer
Past Internship Sites:
The Photographic
Resource Center
Boston magazine
GrooveBoston
Graduate Employment Sites:
Angela Klempner
Photography
Harvard University
TD Garden
Bachelor of Science in Photography NEW!
Why a B.S. in Photography?
Develop an understanding of the skills, technologies, methods, and industry best practices that
are applicable to most types of photographic work. The curriculum provides students with a
broad base of industry standard, digital imaging competencies in still, multimedia, and video
imaging within a framework of business, marketing, media analysis, financial acumen, public
relations, and entrepreneurship.
Possible Career Tracks:
Commercial/industrial
photographer
Social event and wedding
photographer
Editorial photographer
Internship Sites:
Vero Amore Weddings
Northeastern University
Sadie Dayton Photography

We were required to take a portfolio class
where we had to make a portfolio book, as
well as an online gallery. This gave me an
edge, because when I applied for jobs, I
wasn’t just sending JPEG attachments of my
work, I had a fully-functioning website that I
was able to alter and update on my own.”
—Ruby Wallace-Ewing ’15

The graphic design program
is designed to be extremely
interactive, making each day a new
and exciting opportunity. Whether it be
a hands-on demo, one-on-one feedback with
your professor, or a group critique, the faculty push
you to discover the talent within you while becoming
confident enough to speak thoughtfully about your work.”
—Olivia Crane ’17
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Why Graphic Design?
Become well-versed in the design process from concept to finished product, developing
knowledge and expertise in research, conceptualization, composition and layout, typography,
and image creation. Work in traditional print media, plus animation, video, web, and multimedia,
developing both digital and traditional hand skills. Two optional study tracks include advertising/
brand development and web design/development.
Possible Career Tracks:
User experience (UX) designer
Web designer
Art director
Creative director
Graphic designer
Past Internship Sites:
Massachusetts Institute
of Technology
Peabody Essex Museum
PUMA
Graduate Employment Sites:
Hasbro International
IBM
EBSCO
Tank Design
AFAR magazine

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture
Why Interior Architecture?
Develop the skills of a professional designer, while combining your creativity and eye for design
with keen problem-solving skills. Interior architecture is a multifaceted field, and this program
combines aesthetics with pragmatic solutions to support the construction of appealing, highfunctioning
interior environments.
Possible Career Tracks:
Interior designer
Lighting designer
Systems furniture designer
Past Internship Sites:
Gensler
MIT Media Lab
Winter Street Architects
Bergmeyer design firm
Graduate Employment Sites:
Perkins&Will
The Walt Disney Company
IA Interior Architects
Michael Kors (retail design)
The rigid deadlines, especially in my studio classes, prepared
me for the real world. While I was working through one stage
of design, I was thinking about the next. This is a skill that has
helped me tackle frequent deliverables and manage my time
in my career.”
—Sarah Narburgh ’16

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
Why Studio Art?
Explore the creative processes in the visual arts while honing your technical, perceptual, and
critical thinking skills. Through a multi-disciplined curriculum, small classes, and personal
attention, students are given a framework on which to build their academic and artistic career.
Studio Art 2D Concentration
Practice traditional and contemporary approaches in painting, drawing, illustration, and
printmaking, while incorporating current practices in new media and technologies.
Studio Art 3D Concentration
Develop your skills in ceramics, fused glass, sculpture, and installation. Practice using a 3D laser
cutter and 3D printer in the College’s state-of-the-art Makerspace.
Intermedia, Digital, & Mixed Media Concentration
The program fosters inquiry and experimentation into different media, such as painting,
installation, video art, earthworks, assemblage/mixed media, digital printmaking, experimental
processes in photography, and digital painting.
Possible Career Tracks:
Arts educator or technician
Community art center
administrator
Exhibiting artist
Museum, gallery, or auction
house art handler
Illustrator
Past Internship Sites:
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Walt Disney Company
Whitechapel Gallery, London
Graduate Employment Sites:
Mass Cultural Council
Saks Fifth Avenue
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
Joseph Reed Gallery
Apple
LEGO Group

For my
semester-long
internship, I worked
at Newburyport High
School as an art intern. When
I entered graduate school at Ohio
University, I was given a teaching
assistantship. My internship allowed me
to gain hands-on experience where I was able
to create my own assignments and become familiar
with the classroom environment, which helped me
when I began to teach college courses.”
—Paige Greeley ’18

Even since I shifted
to a corporate job at a
digital marketing agency
after dancing professionally
in Boston and Chicago, I still use
the skills I learned while dancing. My
work ethic, commitment, application of
feedback, positive attitude, and ability to
collaborate with others are all products
of my experience at Endicott.”
—Alie Romano ’15

Performing Arts Programs & Opportunities
Why Performing Arts?
Hone your creative skills, perform, learn theory and history, and undertake collaborative practical
applications through performances and internships. Students of any major can participate in
performing arts opportunities as minors or as extracurricular activities. Through the Liberal
Studies Individually Designed Major program, students have the ability to create a major in
performing arts.
Possible Career Tracks:
Performer
Recording or stage technician
Director or choreographer
Educator or advocate
Past Internship Sites:
Boston Ballet
Firehouse Center for the Arts
MTV
Premiere Studios NYC
Stage 284
The Walt Disney Company
Graduate Employment Sites:
Boston Celtics (dance)
New England Patriots (dance)
Firehouse Center for the Arts
Recording artists
(entrepreneurs)
The Walt Disney Company
Available Minors in Visual & Performing Arts
Art History
Arts Administration
Ceramics
Creative Arts Therapy
Dance
Graphic Design
Music
Photography
Studio Art

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—Nicole Noonan ’17 M.A.,
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It’s More Than Academics
The learning that takes place in the classroom is only part of your
education here at Endicott. We believe that students’ learning
happens throughout their time on campus and beyond.
Expand your portfolio outside of the classroom.
All students are encouraged to nurture their inner artist by
getting involved in one of many activities or clubs on campus.
Create, perform, publish, exhibit, and enjoy.
Visual & Performing Arts Clubs, Ensembles, & Organizations:
Stagecraft & Studio Recording
Bassline (chorus)
Chamber Ensemble (orchestra)
Constellation Interfaith Ensemble
Creative Mindfulness and Meditation
ECBE: Endicott College Built
Environment Student Organization
Endicott Singers (chorus)
Ensight magazine: Graphic Design
Graphic Novel Collective
Harmonelle (chorus)
Improv Theater Ensemble
Jazz/Rock Ensemble
Mainstage Theater
Modern Band Project
Pep Band
Percussion Ensemble
Repertory Dance Ensemble
Student-directed Clubs:
Art Club
CAT Club: Creative Art Therapy
Spotlight
ECHO A Cappella (Endicott College Harmonic Overtones)
EDGE (Endicott Dance Group for Everyone)
Ensight (Graphic Design)
Photography Club

GET CONNECTED
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@endicottcollege
SVPA Specific:
@ArtsEndicott
@artsendicott
We’re Here to Help
Contact us with your questions:
Mark Towner
Dean, School of Visual & Performing Arts
978-232-2166
mtowner@endicott.edu
#ThisIsEndicott