Photography ommunication is more dependent on visual means than ever before. In the Art Department, our goal is to give every student the ability to observe intelligently and comment informatively upon visual stimuli, whether generated for artistic or commercial purposes. The self-discipline needed to create a drawing, painting, photograph, print, design, or sculpture, from idea through production and presentation, is developed and nurtured in each course of study. Drawing and painting courses have been designed to develop self-confidence and facility in drawing and color, regardless of the amount of former training. They provide consistent, regular criticism and a rigorous workload designed for the capabilities of each student and vital to the education of observers, amateurs, and professionals.
Students develop a command of composition, line, color, and shape.