Program Profile: Art & Art History

The major provides a foundation in art history as well as an understanding of the formal traditions and contemporary practices in studio art. Students take courses in the school's studio art programs, including animation, ceramics, graphic design, three-dimensional (3D) design, drawing, intermedia, jewelry and metal arts, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

Program / Learning Outcomes

• acquire breadth of knowledge about the field of art history through coursework in a diversity of areas;
• learn that art embodies historical, cultural, social, and political factors within a diverse range of national, international, and global cultures;
• acquire critical skills in visual analysis and research; and
• develop skills in oral and written communication.