It is this potential which the Department of Art seeks to develop. Eighteen full-time faculty members offer a broad program in fine and applied arts. Fine arts majors may specialize in ceramics, fibers, illustration, metals, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Many fine artists continue their development in graduate programs in order to pursue a university teaching career. Students interested in the applied arts can major in visual communications to become graphic and advertising designers or applied photographers.
Graphic designers create brochures, posters, trademarks and annual reports.
Advertising designers produce campaigns for clients in magazines, television and newspapers. Applied photographers and illustrators are called on by both graphic and advertising designers for a wide range of projects requiring editorial, advertising and book imagery. The employment outlook for jobs in the artistic fields varies with discplines of specialization, individual talent, and motivation. Job opportunities are best in and around major metropolitan areas. Applied artists face keen competition without specialized training and superior ability.