艺术系

校本’s 艺术系 is home to three dynamic degree programs and multiple minors. 学生 in the 艺术系 develop their technique, talent and traditional art skills as they build a foundation for creative growth. Meanwhile, rigorous study in art history engages them in the major ideas of art. As students grow, they develop their own unique modes of expression.

The art program works with the Mission of 校本, using a global perspective to accord respect to all. 艺术 opens hearts and minds to the creative forces present in the world and leads students to effective ways of working toward social justice. 学生 are encouraged to share their gifts and abilities to better the lives of others. 反过来, the department hopes their contact with the global community will make them more aware of the value of their artistic gift.

Practical learning is also central to the 艺术 student experience. Through their studies, students have the opportunity to work in painting, 画, 陶瓷, 版画 and 3D sculpture studios, learning to create in contemporary work spaces. Photography students work in a full photo studio with a large, updated dark room. The newly renovated Kelso 艺术 Building houses many of department’s studios, 暗室, 计算机实验室, 收集区域, galleries and is home to many faculty offices and art student work spaces. In their senior year, students develop a professional portfolio of curated works, which will be displayed in the Semmes画廊.

学生 learn from exceptional faculty, many of whom are also working artists. As they develop in their discipline and as artists, faculty act as mentors supporting their growth and advising them academically. Through their work, students learn to navigate the art world so that upon graduation they are as fluent in the business of art as they are in its creation.