Santa Clara University's Department of Art and Art History, located in Santa Clara, California, provides a comprehensive education in studio art, art history, and visual culture. Situated in Silicon Valley, the department offers a strong foundation that integrates creative practice with critical analysis. Students learn from dedicated faculty in small classes, utilizing hands-on methods within the state-of-the-art Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building, which consolidates modern studios and academic facilities. The program cultivates creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills, preparing graduates for a variety of careers by emphasizing visual literacy and problem-solving abilities. The de Saisset Museum on campus serves as a valuable resource.
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Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. The university's campus surrounds the historic Mission Santa Clara de Ass which traces its founding to 1777. The campus mirrors the Mission's architectural style and is one of the finest groupings of Mission Revival architecture and other Spanish Colonial Revival styles. The university is classified as a "Doctoral/Professional" university.