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The Department of Visual Arts provides immersive degree programs that cultivate both technical abilities and creative thinking to bring artistic visions to life. As a Visual Arts student, you'll gain the ability to: Express ideas visually across diverse mediums like drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics. Hone practical studio techniques through hands-on experience. View the world, different cultures, and everyday experiences through an artistic perspective. Engage in thoughtful examination of visual culture. Beyond intensive studio practice, our curriculum incorporates art history, theoretical studies, career preparation, and collaborations with regional galleries and arts institutions.
Our intimate department fosters a tight community among student artists. The modest scale enables professors to provide individualized mentorship during studio sessions. Each year, we organize educational excursions to museums and exhibition spaces, enhancing classroom instruction. Past destinations have included major art hubs like Toronto, Chicago, Montreal, Ottawa, Minneapolis, and New York.