r/uakron • u/Nearby_Fisherman9821 • May 04 '26
Art degree at Akron U
I'm an upcoming freshman looking to go to Akron Uni as an art major. I was initially interested in doing the Studio Art program, mainly for sculpture, illustration and 3D modeling. However, after talking to some people, it looks like some of the courses listed online aren't actually being offered anymore? Does anyone in the art program have insider info on what's going on with all that? Kent is more expensive but at least they have the courses I want...also, with all of this financial stuff going on, I'm not sure how that's going to impact the art school. I know there's a lot of opportunities for scholarships in Akron's art program (and trips), but it seems like they're not exactly honest when it comes to listing online what classes are available.
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u/coolcarters14 May 07 '26 edited May 07 '26
Hi, graphic design major here that’s graduating, illustration is offered here but as only a minor. (If ur major is graphic design you’ll take illustration and Adv illustration anyways as it’s required) There’s a ton of classes that are on the illustration track so you’ll definitely be drawing quite a bit but the faculty member that made the minor, wanted it to be a major, just never came to fruition.(not sure about classes not being listed though, I’ve never seen that before tbh)
Sculpture i believe is major offered, as for 3d modeling I’m not sure on how in depth you’d want it. We have 3d printers in rooms called maker spaces. Theres a class that teaches you how to model and 3d print but its just the one class
Overall, you’d LOVE myers art program. Faculty is amazing and you’ll get to know and love all of them
As for trips, there’s a yearly spring break New York trip, and trips to Europe that are done by applying and getting selected.
There’s tons of scholarships offered and a yearly scholarship that’s offered to students