Students explore the diverse ways art is significant in society and attempt to clarify and articulate meaning through visual interpretation. The faculty in the Department of Art promote an environment where students are encouraged to cultivate artistic independence and self discipline. Faculty encourage students to go beyond a superficial assessment in their inquiry process. In this environment, students learn that communication is as valued as expression. Students grow to value and perfect skills in presentation and in written and oral areas such as art criticism, philosophy, and history.
Students also develop awareness of the critical role of arts advocacy.
Accepting growth through change is a departmental standard for students, faculty, and programs. The Department of Art values its students, upholding diversity and individualism as positive strengths. The Department of Art values its faculty, supporting and encouraging the continuation of visionary teaching and award-winning productivity. Finally the Department of Art values its alumni, seeking to maintain contact with and promote the successes of its graduated artists, designers, and teachers at every stage of their careers. Links contained in this file to information provided by other organizations are presented as a service and neither constitute nor imply endorsement or warranty.