Art
The creative practice of visual arts with the discipline of design.
In a fast-paced world of ever-changing creative needs, we prepare students for an adaptable career, equipped with the creative, communication, and critical thinking skills it takes to pursue multiple career options post-graduation.
About the Art Department
The Art Department educates artists/designers from all backgrounds to develop creative, critical thinking, and communication skills that allow the pursuit of many diverse career paths.
Our program capitalizes on individual creative strengths while emphasizing digital, traditional, and sustainable processes. Various learning objectives within the Art Department include:
Concept
Students demonstrate innovative thinking and sophistication in terms of the social, visual, psychological, and/or aesthetic components of Art and Design.
Technique
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a variety of Art and Design methods, materials, techniques, and technologies.
Contextual Understanding
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the intellectual underpinning of Art and Design in terms of history, process, and theory.
Portfolio Development and Technology
Students will demonstrate professional growth in review of portfolio, internships, and/or exhibition. Students will also utilize a variety of technology in art classes including Adobe Creative Suite, Google Sketchup, MakerBot Digitizer, Nikon DSLRs, Dry Mount Press, Mat Cutters, and more.