Welcome to the Art & Art History Program

Mission Statement

The faculty members of the Art & Art History Program, in keeping with Institutional goals, share a belief that their instruction is founded on a two-fold mission. First, that a broad disciplined curricula provide a foundations study in art to prepare students for advanced studies and/or career in art. The second goal is to prepare students to employ art as a vehicle for life enrichment and personal expression.

• Students know how to apply art fundamentals to the production of art.
• Students proficient in various production techniques as they apply their selected medium.
• Students can verbalize the content, context, and creative forces used in the production of their art.
• Students value and are open to the differences in the creative process of other artists and cultures.

• Students can apply critical thinking skills in the production and analysis of works of art.
• Students can create art that demonstrates strong foundational skills in the application of technique.
• Students can articulate orally and through written responses to works of art using appropriate language of art.
• Students can demonstrate knowledge of the artistic practices and cultural contexts of a variety of artistic traditions.

Fine Arts Department Faculty & Staff

Fine Arts Department Courses

AA Degree Advising Sheet

Suggested Course Sequence

Careers in Art