This professionally-oriented, specialized degree prepares you for a career in art and design or for entry into a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) graduate program where you may continue your study in areas such as drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, graphic design, digital art, animation, ceramics and sculpture. You will develop your creative ability, technical competence, aesthetic awareness, and an understanding of the context in which contemporary art is created. You will also study visual art and design in historical, philosophical and cultural contexts.
You will be exposed to a variety of artistic media, disciplines, techniques and technology through coursework in:
- 2D design
- 3D foundations
- Ceramics
- Digital art and design
- Drawing
- Graphic design
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
Our department understands employers want to hire experienced graduates. As a student in our department, you can participate in undergraduate research fellowships as early as your freshman year and faculty members will work closely to assist you in your internship experiences.
Students will:
- Understand and skillfully apply various media, techniques and technology in the production and presentation of art work.
- Work creatively with materials, media, symbols and ideas.
- Understand visual art and design in historical, philosophical and cultural contexts.
- Reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
- Communicate about art effectively in written and oral form.
- Develop competencies in preparation for work as artists, designers, teachers and creative workers in the 21st century.
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