Resources for Students

The Center for the Arts building reopened its doors in August of 2005 after an extensive renovation and expansion. All Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education students students have access to computer labs, a digital print center and wireless internet connection. Each major has the equipment necessary to assure that students reach their potential. The facilities available to undergraduate and graduate students are extensive. They are designed to encourage and fully support the creative endeavors of students.

Towson is conveniently located near to many art galleries, museums and resources in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area, as well as Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York.

The Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education offers several scholarships and awards to students. Work study positions are regularly available to qualified students.

Student Run Galleries

The fourth floor Storage Space Gallery exhibits about 10 art majors solo or group undergraduate shows each semester. A call for entries is sent to all declared Art, Art History and Art Education majors just prior to the start of each semester. Art + Design BFA Painting, Drawing and Printmaking majors exhibit their thesis work in the Storage Space Gallery during their final semester. Contact Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking area coordinator, Professor Nora Sturges for further information.

Student Laptops

Each area of study has slightly different hardware needs when it comes to laptops. Students should contact their specific area of interest for guidance on recommended devices.

The Department maintains advanced labs to accommodate needs beyond the foundations level. However, laptop ownership is very helpful throughout your time at Towson; a laptop need not be your primary computer to do work on (particularly past your first or second year).

Recommended Software

For up-to-date information on available and recommended software, please check out OTS's Software Hub.