We offer studio courses that introduce students to the basic principles of visual art practice. Traditional and contemporary approaches are explored. Students also develop a critical understanding of the meaning behind studio art practice. All courses provide the historical, cultural and philosophical background of various art movements and styles.

Courses Offered

Art History

Ceramics

Computer Graphics

Drawing

Installation

New Genres

Photography

Portfolio

Screen Printing

Sculpture

Department requirements
Visual art majors take a minimum of twelve studio hours a week, including a drawing course. To receive a Visual Art certificate a student must take a half-year of art history, senior portfolio and a year in each discipline: a three-dimensional class (ceramics or sculpture), computer graphics, painting and photography.

Admission requirements
Candidates for admission into the program must submit a portfolio of no less than 15 works. Works may be in any medium with at least five works done from direct observation (drawings, paintings from ‘live’ subjects such as a still life, portrait---not from a photograph!). The portfolio should include works that demonstrate basic design and compositional skills. Creative personal works that explore thematic ideas are highly encouraged. An interview with a visual arts faculty member is also required.

Portfolio may be submitted in the following formats: CD, slides in plastic slide sheet or printed reproductions in a binder. Please do not send original works.