Artists have the abilityto influencethe world in righteous- ness, truth and beauty. In order for this to happen,the artist must developexcellenceof character as well as technicalskill. The Collegeof The Arts is committedto give students a strong foundationin both of these areas through trainingand modelingin formal and non-formal ways. The inclusive nature of the Collegemakes room for those beginningtheir artistic journey as well as the seasoned professional. The Collegeof The Arts offers courses in the fine arts, performingarts and worship.
Students can participatein seminars, workshops, degree programs, field assignments and internships.
They can also be apprenticedthrough a growing number of affiliatedarts organizationsand com- panies involvedin internationalarts festivals, performing arts expressions, and culturalexchangeopportunities through the fine arts. Foundationcourses provide safe and creativeenviron- ments in which the student can explore various art forms under the guidanceof skilledpractitionersfrom around the world. Fieldassignments allow students to gain further experienceand expertise through appropriate arts relatedopportunities. More advancedcourses are offered in selecteddisciplines for those who want to further develop their skills. The Arts will be helped to developskill, character, and a coherentworld view that validatesand encourages artistic expression and cultural diversity.