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The Department of Art develops the intellect, perception and creativity
of students engaged in the visual arts within the context of a university-wide
undergraduate liberal arts curriculum. The Department of Art provides
education and training for the serious art professionals as well
as self enrichment for the general university student. The objectives
of study in the department are not primarily vocational. However,
students will acquire knowledge and skills that may lead to employment
in art related fields such as teaching, design, communication arts,
and museum administration.
The graduate programs concentrate on
the development of original scholarship and research in visual arts.
Members of the faculty commit themselves to the emphases of the
University and College of Arts and Sciences in teaching excellence,
research and service. Members of the faculty advance traditional
techniques and emerging technologies which are incorporated into
their research and teaching in art, design and art history.
Departmental
programs initiate life long learning by providing an informative,
resourceful atmosphere which encourages creative thinking, scholarly
investigation and artistic merit. Departmental faculty members demonstrate
allegiance to their areas of specialization with their participation
with original scholarship in regional, national and international
publication, exhibition and public presentation.
The Department
of Art serves as a visual arts and art history resource for the
university, local and statewide communities.
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