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 degree program, which is designed to prepare practicing artists, the Bachelor of Science in Education degree program, which is designed for students who wish to teach art in the public schools, or the Bachelor of Science degree program with a major in Graphic Design which is designed to prepare students for a career in the graphic design field. 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.