Degrees/Majors
The Visual Arts Area offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree with concentrations in the following areas:
Art History
The Art History option focuses on the major shifts and chronology of Western and non-Western art and its relationship to contemporary Art and Society. Students are required to do research in one or more Historical period.
Painting
Painting is a studio driven option with emphasis on materials, techniques and theory associated with 21st century image making. Students will be required to explore a variety of approaches to painting.
Photography
The photography option focuses on traditional camera arts as well as digital media with particular emphasis on developing a strong conceptual base. Students are required to develop a strong portfolio of images that communicate visual ideas.
Printmaking
The printmaking option requires the student to develop a strong portfolio of visual ideas using a variety of image making techniques that include lithography, intaglio, serigraphy, the relief print and the mono print. Students will also be encouraged to use digital media.
Graphic Design
Graphic design is the application of art and words to solve communication problems. The Graphic designer works with the drawn, painted, photographed, or computer generated imagery.
Illustration
Illustration is the visual interpretation of the written word. It includes the traditional media and digital technology to create illustrated images.
Sculpture
The sculpture concentration prepares students for advanced study and careers in three-dimensional design. Students gain competency in the basic techniques of modeling, casting, carving and fabrication.
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