Art and Design

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The goals of the Department of Art and Design are (1) to ensure the cultivation of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking; (2) to encourage the acquisition of the prerequisite knowledge, attitudes, and skills for one’s vocation; (3) to ensure that students meet the requirements of accrediting agencies and professional groups; and (4) to offer programs that provide high returns on college investments.

The Department of Art and Design General Program embraces three areas of concentration: Visual Communications, Studio, and Art Studies.

The Visual Communications Concentration prepares the student for fields of specialization in graphic design, advertising, interaction design and other forms associated areas of commercial communication.  Students investigate the use of art as a means of communication in these specialized areas in preparation for positions in industry and/or graduate school.

The Studio Concentration is designed for the student who wishes to concentrate in one of the following disciplines: painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture, or ceramics.  Students in this program are encouraged to pursue fine arts careers, the teaching certificate, and/or continue to study at the graduate level.

Art Studies Concentration is focused on the practice and theory of art, which provides the foundation for students’ independent exploration and artistic development. Students in this concentration are encouraged to pursue graduate studies.

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