Grant Thompson Archer

Interdisciplinary Arts

The Interdisciplinary Arts concentration is designed for the artist who refuses to be defined by a single medium. This program empowers you to bridge multiple departments, allowing you to curate a personalized curriculum that reflects your unique creative vision.

Design Your Own Artistic Path

At Montserrat, we provide the framework, but you choose the tools. This concentration allows you to:

  • Mix Media: Combine courses from departments like Animation, Painting, Sculpture, and Graphic Design.
  • Define Your Voice: Develop a coherent aesthetic that addresses your specific form of expression.
  • Deepen Your Inquiry: Transition from broad exploration to intensive, independent research as you progress.

How It Works

Students in this program select a variety of studio courses that ultimately contribute to a thematic body of work. Whether you are combining digital fabrication with traditional textiles or video art with illustration, your journey is guided by:

  • Thematic Consistency: Every elective you choose contributes to a focused, senior-level portfolio.
  • Faculty Guidance: Work closely with mentors to ensure your diverse interests form a professional, marketable skill set.
  • Independent Discovery: Move toward a self-directed practice that prepares you for the complexities of the modern art world.

Explore the Possibilities

Since your studio options are nearly limitless, we encourage you to browse the course descriptions under our other concentrations to see the building blocks available to you.

Program Coordinator: Claudia Valenti
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Faculty

Claudia Valenti

Claudia Valenti is a multidisciplinary artist and educator. Her paintings, drawings, prints, ceramic sculpture, and book works process memory, trauma, and identity through folkloric imagery and magical realism. Selected exhibitions… Learn More