From the basic design, drawing, and ceramics courses until a student's senior exhibit and oral examinations, students will encounter exciting opportunities for the exploration of art at Blackburn. Student's will be encouraged to develop their own individual style, while also being shown how the past fits into the present, and how historical developments have affected artistic styles today. Art students traditionally work independently, and this is also true at Blackburn. Our faculty, however, is greatly interested in the student's development as an artist and will monitor their progress, offering constructive criticism and help with problems. The curriculum, which is broadly based, is structured to mesh with the strong arts and sciences committment for which Blackburn College is known.
Special emphasis is placed on drawing and painting - both strong areas for the department.
Sculpture and photography facilities serve to diversify and enrich the core studio courses. The studio facilities are spacious and flexible and students have virtually unlimited access to them. Museum galleries and other career areas connected with cultural institutions are likely options. Photography, graphics and printing, commercial design, medical and fashion illustration, interior design and advertising are other common choices.