They will encourage you to use your art as a response of praise to God and service to people around you. Our graphic design emphasis will give you fine arts-based training in commercial art applications. In your design courses you will learn traditional layout skills and camera-ready techniques as well as how to use current computer hardware and software to create the best art work you can. You will also learn how to work with printers and customers and how to write copy that works with your design. Faculty members are working artists who will accommodate your special interests and give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your gifts.
Art history provides a good background for all media.
More broadly, it helps you understand the aesthetic dimension of life. An education emphasis will prepare you to teach at a variety of levels, from elementary through high school. You can opt for an elementary education emphasis with twelve hours of courses or an elementary education minor or endorsement of twenty-four hours of credit. Secondary education students must have a major in art along with the required professional courses in education. Facilities Students interested in ceramics will be delighted to use our large gas kiln or our raku kiln to fire their pieces.