Iowa Art Schools and Colleges

In Iowa, there is no shortage of art and culture activities for art students. Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, and Sioux City have museums, festivals, symphonies, theaters, and more. Rural counties host fairs, festivals, and more fun year-round.

In 2004, Art, Design, Entertainment, and Media jobs in Iowa paid an average annual salary of $30,330. Some of the highest paying jobs were art directors, designers of all types, writers, and editors.

The Art Institutes

More Than 30 Schools Across North America
US


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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Advertising (B), Animation (C,A,B,M), Apparel Design (A,B), CAD (A), Computer Design (C), Design, Design Management (B), Desktop Publishing (C), Digital Design (C,B), Drafting (A), Fashion Design (C,A,B), Fashion Merchandising (C,A), Film/Video (C,A,B,M), Game Design (C,A,B), Graphic Design (C,A,B,M), Industrial Design (A,B), Interior Design (C,A,B), Media Arts (B), Multimedia (C,A,B), Painting (B), Photography (C,A,B), Visual Communication (B), Web Site Design (C,A)

Introduction: The Art Institutes offer real-world education programs in design, media, fashion, and the culinary arts. Here, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest! Our more than 30 schools across North America are creative communities of people like you. Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Burnaby, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minnesota, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Orange County - CA, San Diego, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Tampa, Vancouver, Washington, and York - PA. Or Click Here to Learn About our Online Degree Programs.

The Art Institute Online

Distance/Online Education - Available Everywhere,
(877) 872-8869

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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Advertising (B), Design (B), Digital Design (C), Game Design (B), Graphic Design (A,B), Interactive Media (A,B), Interior Design (B), Web Site Design (C)

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Vatterott College – Des Moines Campus

6100 Thornton Ave., Ste 290
Des Moines, IA 50321, US
(515) 309-9000    Fax: (515) 309-0366

www.Education.org/Vatterott-College/

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: CAD (C,A)

Introduction: If you’re ready to make a positive change in your career and in your life, Vatterott College is for you! We offer innovative courses in some of today’s hottest fields, from Computer Programming and Electrical Technology to Medical Assisting and Heating/Air Conditioning. Many more fields are available, too! We specialize in career-based training that allows you to quickly gain the entry-level or advanced-level employment you seek. Financial aid is available through federal (not commercial) loan programs, not subject to credit history or income requirements in most cases. Grants and scholarships are also available for those who qualify. Career Placement services are available, too. And our flexible scheduling allows you to work while going to school if you like. Over the past thirty-plus years, Vatterott College has grown to 19 campuses in the Midwest. Vatterott College is accredited through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and we offer Diploma, Associates, and Bachelors degrees.

Briar Cliff College, Department of Art

3303 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51104, US
(800) 662-3303 or (712) 279-5452    Fax: (712) 279-1698

www.briarcliff.edu/art/info.htm | weluw@briarcliff.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Ceramics, Crafts, Drawing, Painting

Buena Vista University, School of Communication and Art

610 W 4th St.
Storm Lake, IA 50588, US
(712) 749-2235

www.bvu.edu/academics/commarts/ | webmaster@www.bvu.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History, Art-General, Communication Design, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting

Central College, Department of Art

812 University
Pella, IA 50219, US
(641) 628-5122 or (877) 462-3687

www.central.edu/academics/departments.html | frerichst@central.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History, Design, Drawing, Metals, Painting, PrintMaking

Clarke College, Department of Art and History

1550 Clarke Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001, US
(800) 383-2345 or (563) 588-6300

www.clarke.edu/academics/departments/art&arthistory/index.htm | admissions@clarke.edu.

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Advertising, Airbrush, Art Education, Art History (A,B), Art-General (A,B), Book Arts, Calligraphy, Ceramic Design, Ceramics (A), Commercial Art, Communication Design, Computer Art/Design (B), Computer Design, Design, Digital Design, Drawing (A,B), Fine Arts (A,B), Graphic Design (A,B), Lettering, Liberal Arts (A,B), Marbling, Metals, Multimedia, Painting (A,B), Paper Making, Photography, PrintMaking (A,B), Sculpture (A,B), Silkscreen, Studio Art (A,B), Typography, Web Site Design

Coe College, Department of Art

1220 1st Ave N E
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, US
(319) 399-8500 or (877) CALL-COE

www.public.coe.edu/departments/Art/ | jbeckelm@coe.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education (C), Art History, Ceramics, Digital Design, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture

Des Moines Area Community College - Carroll

2006 South Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50021-3993, US
(515) 964-6200 or (800) 362-2127

www.dmacc.edu/ | webmaster@dmacc.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Airbrush (C), Architecture, Art Education, Art-General (A), Ceramics, Commercial Art (A), Communication Design, Computer Design, Drawing, Graphic Design (C,A), Illustration, Lettering, Painting, Product Design, Typography

Des Moines Art Center, Classes and Workshops

4700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312, US
(515) 277-4405    Fax: (515) 271-0357

www.desmoinesartcenter.org/classes_workshops.html | ddarge@desmoinesartcenter.org

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Art-General, Calligraphy, Cartooning, Ceramics, Drawing, Metals, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Stained Glass

Dordt College, Department of Art

498 Fourth Avenue Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250, US
(800) 343-6738 or (712) 722-6000

www.dordt.edu/academics/departments/art/ | admissions@dordt.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History, Art-General (A,B), Ceramics, Design, Drawing, Fiber/Textile Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art

Drake University, Department of Art

2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311, US
(515) 271-2863 or (800) 44-DRAKE    Fax: (515) 271-2831

www.drake.edu/artsci/art/art.html | admitinfo@acad.drake.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History (B), Art-General (B), Design, Digital Design, Drawing, Fine Arts (B), Graphic Design (B), Multimedia, Painting, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art (B)

Graceland University, Fine Arts Division

1 University Way
Lamoni, IA 50140, US
(800) 346-9208    Fax: (515) 784-5480

www.graceland.edu/show.cfm?durki=480 | admissions@graceland.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design (B), Architecture, Art Administration (B), Art Criticism, Art Direction (B), Art Education (B), Art History, Art-General (B), CAD, Ceramics (B), Commercial Art (B), Computer Art/Design (B), Crafts, Design (B), Desktop Publishing, Drawing (B), Film/Video, Fine Arts (B), Graphic Design (B), Illustration, Interactive Media, Layout and Production, Liberal Arts (B), Media Arts, Multimedia, Painting (B), Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture (B), Studio Art (B), Web Site Design (B)

Grand View College, Department of Art

1200 Grandview Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316, US
(800) 444-6083    Fax: (515) 263-2974

www.gvc.edu | admissions@gvc.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Art Education (B), Art History, Art Therapy (C), Drawing, Graphic Design (B), Painting

Grinnell College, Department of Art

1213 Sixth Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112, US
(641) 269-3064    Fax: (641) 269-4420

www.grinnell.edu/academic/art/ | crowleyt@grinnell.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History (B), Ceramics, Drawing, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art (B)

Iowa Central Community College - Eagle Grove, Department of Art

316 N W Third
Eagle Grove, IA 50533, US
(515) 448-4723

www.iccc.cc.ia.us/iccc/academic/art.htm | farrington@triton.iccc.cc.ia.us

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History, Art-General (B), Design, Drawing, Sculpture

Iowa Lakes Community College - Esthervle, Department of Art

300 South 18th St
Estherville, IA 51334, US
(712) 362-2604

www.ilcc.cc.ia.us/registrar/catalog/AR_art.htm

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Advertising, Art History, Art-General, Ceramics, Design, Desktop Publishing, Digital Design, Drawing, Painting, Studio Art, Web Site Design

Iowa State University, College of Design

Ames, IA 50011-3091, US
(515) 294-7427

www.public.iastate.edu/~design/ART/AD/Art/a&d.html | markc@iastate.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Art Education, Art History, Art-General (B,M), Ceramics, Computer Art/Design, Computer Design, Crafts, Design (B), Drawing, Fiber/Textile Design, Fibers/Textiles/Weaving, Fine Arts (B), Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Jewelry, Metals, Painting, Performing Arts, Photography, Studio Art, Wood

Iowa State University, Department of Architecture

156 College of Design
Ames, IA 50011, US
(515) 294-2557    Fax: (515) 294-1440

www.arch.iastate.edu/ | arch@iastate.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Architecture

Iowa Wesleyan College, Division of Fine Arts

601 North Main Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641, US
(800) 582-2383

www.iwc.edu/pro_stu/majors/art.htm | aklingen@iwc.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Animation, Art Education, Art History, Art-General, Ceramics, Commercial Art, Design, Digital Design, Drawing, Film/Video, Graphic Design, Illustration, Multimedia, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Studio Art

Loras College, Department of Art

P.O Box 178
Dubuque, IA 52004, US
(800) 245-6727 or (563) 588-7100

depts.loras.edu/art/ | admissions@loras.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education, Art History, Drawing, Painting, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art

Luther College, Department of Art

700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101, US
(563) 387-2000 or )800) 2 LUTHER    Fax: (563) 387-2158

www.luther.edu/learning/dept/art.html | martinka@luther.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education, Art History, Art-General (B), Ceramics, Computer Design, Drawing, Fibers/Textiles/Weaving, Fine Arts, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture

Maharishi University of Management - Human Computer Interface Design Co-Op Program

Fairfield, IA 52557, US
(800) 369-6480

www.mum.edu/hcid/prgintro.html | admissions@mum.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General (B), Fine Arts (B), Interface Design, Visual Communication

Maharishi University of Management, School of the Arts

Office of Admissions
Fairfield, Jefferson, IA 52557, US
(641) 472-1110    Fax: 641-472-1179

mum.edu/arts/ | admissions@mum.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Animation, Art Criticism, Art History, Ceramics (B), Commercial Art, Computer Art/Design (B), Design, Drawing, Environmental Design, Film/Video (B), Fine Arts (B), Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Media Arts (B), Painting (B), Photography (B), Sculpture (B), Studio Art (B), Web Site Design, Wood

Marshalltown Community College, Associate in Arts Degree

3700 S Center Box 430
Marshalltown, IA 50158, US
(515) 752-7106

www.iavalley.cc.ia.us/mcc | ivinfo@iavalley.cc.ia.us

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History (C), Art-General, Ceramic Design, Ceramics, Computer Design, Digital Design, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture

Morningside College, Art Programs

1501 Morningside Ave.
Sioux City, IA 51106, US
(712) 274-5000

www.morningside.edu/subcatpage.asp?ID=107&catID=3&storyID=118 | bowtiz@morningside.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education, Art-General (B), Graphic Design, Photography, Studio Art

Mount Mercy College, Art Program

1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, US
(800) 248-4504

www2.mtmercy.edu/academicsdir/Art/arthome.html

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education, Art History, Art-General (B), Ceramics, Design, Drawing, Fibers/Textiles/Weaving, Graphic Design, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture

Northwestern College, Iowa Department of Art

101 7th St SW
Orange City, IA 51041, US
(712) 737-7000

www.nwciowa.edu/view/overview/art.asp | johnk@nwciowa.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education (B), Art Therapy (B), Art-General (B)

Octagon Center for the Arts, Classes and Education

427 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010, US
(515) 232-5331    Fax: (515) 232-5088

www.octagonarts.org/classes/

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Ceramics, Drawing, Fibers/Textiles/Weaving, Painting, Photography, Sculpture

Simpson College, Department of Art

Indianola, IA US
(515) 961-1561

www.simpson.edu/academics/department.jsp?SectionId=8 | heinicke@simpson.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General (B), Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography