Art majors are offered a broad range of courses to prepare them for commercial production in design, layout, illustration and photography, as well as preparation for teaching and graduate school studies in fine arts.
Many options are possible through a balanced selection of courses within the requirements listed.
The curriculum in Art is intended to develop an appreciation of how the human creative process can ultimately be translated into a work of art, while providing hands-on experience in the various forms of art with participation in the studio process as a medium. It is also intended to develop a solid understanding of the major developments in Art History and the role of individual standing of the major developments in Art History and the role of individual artists in influencing significant artistic movements. For art majors the curriculum is geared towards developing functional skills in all primary media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and design. Work in progress, or completed assignments, are subject to critique by the instructor individually or in a class forum. This process provides the students with developmental instruction and comparative information.