Color. Form. Originality.
At Moraine Valley, you’ll create your big dreams in small classes that make it easy to collaborate with your fellow artists and get regular critiques from your instructors. You’ll take projects from concept to completion. You’ll get immersed in the studio experience as you work in well-lit, open spaces, and enrich your education in art appreciation and history courses. Begin building a professional portfolio to help you get into the bachelor’s degree program you want. Our faculty have valuable connections with four-year universities and professionals in the field to help you as you continue your journey.
Digital Art / Design Studio (F216)
Design Hardware
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Large & Small Format Printers
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Industry-level Design Software
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Studio Hardware
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Art Studios
To provide you with the best learning experience, Moraine Valley has several art studios with modern equipment that will let you be your most creative.
Ceramics Studio
The ceramics studio features pottery wheels, a glazing room, gas and electric kilns, and an outdoor ceramics area. The studio’s numerous windows provide ideal natural light. 3-D Design Studio The three-dimensional design studio houses a range of sculpture tools and construction equipment, allowing you to create three-dimensional work in a variety of media. 2-D Design Studio The two-dimensional design studio accommodates a variety of art classes and features an expansive art display wall and 12 Macintosh computers. |
Printmaking Studio
Our green printmaking studio is fully equipped with everything students need for litho, etching, engraving, and screenprinting. Painting Studio The painting studio accommodates students working in a variety of media. Natural light flows through the studio’s all-glass western wall, overlooking the center’s courtyard. Photo Studio The digital and darkroom processing studios are for creative photography and are available for students to develop, print, and duplicate photographs. |
Art Galleries
Robert F. DiCaprio & Student Art Gallery
You’ll have a chance to exhibit your art in the Student Art Gallery; compete in regional, statewide and international art competitions, as well as our annual juried student art exhibition. Meet professional artists at gallery openings in our Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, and spend time with fellow art students in the Art Club.
Photos of the Robert F. DiCaprio Art Gallery
Student Exhibits
We offer opportunities for students to showcase their work including Skyway, League for Innovation, Juried Student Art Exhibit, and Salon de Refusé.
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Explore a virtual gallery exhibition at Moraine Valley Community College's Fine and Performing Arts Center, Robert F. DeCaprio Gallery. This exhibition, which runs from May 17 to Sept. 1, 2021, highlights student work from the college's emerging art and design talents. The exhibition features work from across many media, including ceramics, design, digital art, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
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