Welcome to the Department of Art!
The Department of Art provides a foundation of knowledge and skills in the visual arts which will prepare students to practice art on a professional level. Students may elect the Bachelor of Arts, which is designed for the future art historian or a student interested in a liberal arts degree with an interest in applied art; the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio, intended to train professional, practicing artists in a variety of media; the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design that prepares students for a career in graphic design; and the Bachelor of Science in Art Education for students who wish to teach art in the public school system. Studio courses and historical-critical studies are an integral part of each program. Studio courses introduce the student to a wide variety of media and techniques while providing opportunities to deal with problems related to professional practice. Historical-critical studies acquaint the student with artistic styles, movements, and aesthetic problems in art, and place them in historical perspective.