Degree Earned
Bachelor of Arts: Art

This program's approach to the arts incorporates our belief in the importance of educating critical thinkers, inspired makers, and engaged citizens. A small interdisciplinary and ideas based program seated in a dynamic liberal arts institution, the visual arts program offers an intimate conversation in the history, purpose and process of making art. Learning, experimenting and engaging ideas is a collaborative adventure taken on by students and faculty alike. While developing the skills necessary to become practiced makers, students also gain a thorough understanding of the contemporary and historical ideas surrounding studio practice as well as the role art plays in the local and global community.

During the student's first year they will take a core group of art foundation classes, after which the student must submit a portfolio of work in order to be formally accepted into the Major. Once accepted, the student then picks a concentration in New Media, Live/Performance Art, Painting and Drawing, Sound Art or Sculpture, based upon their specific strengths and interests. The program culminates with a written thesis and thesis project, which will be presented to and viewed by faculty, students, and the public during the Senior Thesis Exhibition held every spring.

Art students go on to pursue careers in studio art, education, advertising, community development, gallery directing, media production, etc. and are not restricted to simply follow a fine arts path. Those who elect to go to graduate school can seek degrees in Studio Art, Advertising, Law, Business, Community Development, etc.