2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Fine Arts
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Fine Arts Department Mission
The Fine Arts department develops conceptual and technical abilities in students to pursue creative professional careers, individual studio practices, or advanced education in the arts.
Fine Arts Department Description
Nurturing Contemporary Artists for Tomorrow
Our Fine Arts program is an energetic community where students engage with faculty who are practicing artists. Our aim is to empower students to become working artists who contribute to the current creative dialogue while nurturing a lifelong passion for artistic scholarship and creativity. The Fine Arts curriculum is a gateway to a world of artistic exploration. It immerses students in a multidisciplinary approach to artmaking that mirrors how contemporary artists work today. Students are encouraged to investigate their interests by experimenting fluidly across a wide range of media including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, and photography. The curriculum is complemented by Foundations and Liberal Arts courses.
Integrated Critical Perspectives
Alongside studio practice, students enroll in critical thought courses that provide context for today’s historical and cultural conversations. There are also two transformative professional practice classes woven throughout the program. Voice and Vision examines the nuanced life of an artist through field trips, guest speakers, and guided research. Act and Aspire provides practical knowledge so students can effectively research opportunities and interact with employers, galleries, and clients. We foster opportunities for students to expand their skills, and professional networks, and build personal connections within the art and design world.
Within our dynamic community, students forge an artistic voice grounded in robust skills, intellectual engagement, and valuable professional experiences. Our goal is for students to leave prepared for creative career paths with the knowledge, confidence, and critical thinking abilities to make a lasting impact in their communities.
Fine Arts Values
Diversity: We are dedicated to embracing all artists and welcome a diverse community.
Creation: We value the development of skills and a thoughtful understanding of material usage.
Connection: We make historical and contemporary connections in our classrooms.
Reflection: We encourage self-reflection and evaluation as integral components of an artist’s growth.
Fine Art Program Learning Outcomes
Fine Arts Program Learning Outcomes Rubric
Making: Implement techniques and methods proficiently by creating well-crafted artwork.
Connecting: Connect historical, cultural, and theoretical concepts to studio work within a contemporary context.
Communicating: Effectively articulate and evaluate artistic concepts, processes, and intentions through written, verbal, and visual means.
Practicing: Apply professional practice strategies and pursue creative career goals within the field of Fine Arts through the creation of supporting documents and engagement in professional activities.
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