Art

The Art degree is designed to provide a balanced foundation in both studio are and art history. Its curriculum is focused to meet the needs of art students who are initially developing skill and concepts as well as those experienced student who seek further development. The Art department is committed to a structured environment in which faculty and students work closely together in an atmosphere which is responsive, supportive, and facilities experimentation.

A certificate in Art is designed to provide a body of historical, conceptual and technical experiences which will prepare a developing artist for career opportunities in the field of fine arts, commerical art, gallery and museum operations, and art media retail business. Techinical positions in art sculpture foundry, medical illustration, and related areas are additional options.

Student Learning Outcomes for this major are:

• Explain the history of Western art and its cultural significance and the role that art has had in shaping our lives and aesthetics.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of how to develop an artist's portfolio and conduct business as a professional artist.
• Apply the the basic principles of observational drawing and how to develop illusionary spatial constructions.
• Apply knowledge of human anatomy in the construction of figurative works of art.
• Apply the principles and concepts of design.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the science of color perception and how it can be utilized in the creation of work of art.
• Have a knowledge of art materials and an applied experience in the technical means used to formulate and construct visual images.