Entering the 21st century, the department provides a broad range of experiences that prepare its graduates for art and design related career opportunities and artistic endeavors. The department has fine arts as its core and foundation, while offering areas of study which allow for occupational preparation in a variety of areas. The award-winning faculty is committed to the idea that a foundation in the crafts of art and design is an essential prerequisite to the production of works that show sophistication both conceptually and visually. Studio Art . Students produce works which encompass a wide range of visual expression, from figurative, abstract, narrative, and mixed media, to leading edge conceptual and installation works.
Experimentation is encouraged.
The history of art presents a platform for students to examine, identify, and appreciate the visual arts from prehistory to the present. Art history students acquire an understanding of great art works while developing critical thinking skills. Courses explore the many aspects of design, typography, illustration, computer graphics, Internet design, the professional practices commonplace in the field, and the history of graphic design. The B.A. in Interior Design allows students many unique opportunities in the field of design. Interior design students gain an excellent foundation in subjects such as color theory, space planning, presentation techniques, rendering, drawing, building systems and codes, and material and design for special populations.