Classes lead the student from this point to figure drawing and drawing that emphasizes the development of personal expression. Courses focus on the development of perception, concepts, modes of expression and working processes. The professional opportunities are similar to those listed under Drawing. These courses explore creative expression in traditional and contemporary sculpture ,media such as carving, modeling, foundry, welding, wood, metal and plastic fabrication. These courses concentrate on three-dimensional design.
Students work with metals such as copper, bronze, pewter, silver and gold.
In the Department of Art, photography in approached as a means of artistic expression. In digital photography the image is produced on a floppy disk which eliminates traditional film and darkroom processes. Instead, the photograph is fed directly into a computer where it can be manipulated. Traditional and exploratory photographic techniques are the backbone of the area. While many students choose to enter the job market after obtaining a Bachelor's degree, others choose to pursue graduate study in photography.