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The Department of Art and Design provides a comprehensive program tailored for students seeking a liberal arts education focused on artistic disciplines. Aspiring creatives enjoy diverse avenues to express their vision and secure career opportunities post-graduation. The program allows students to investigate various artistic domains before selecting the specialization that aligns with their skills and passions.
The Bachelor of Arts curriculum caters to students pursuing: (1) a liberal arts education with an art concentration, (2) focused artistic training, (3) foundation for graduate art studies, (4) preparation for academic and professional careers, or (5) credentials for art education.
All Art majors complete foundational coursework at both introductory and advanced levels. Students then customize their degree by selecting electives from one or more specialized tracks within the Department of Art and Design. The program also provides extracurricular experiences to enhance professional competencies and career prospects.
The department aims to deliver a well-rounded visual arts education across three key disciplines: art education, art history, and studio arts. The curriculum emphasizes visual literacy, creative problem-solving, and the significance of perception, experimentation, innovation, and analytical thinking. Students explore art's historical evolution and cultural significance while examining its social impact. Specialization options include animation, ceramics, digital arts, drawing, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography/video, printmaking, and sculpture.