The Department of Art & Art History is committed to developing a foundation for understanding art history and studio art methodologies through a focus on hands-on, practical, and theoretical approaches. The department promotes a broad, yet thorough education in the arts in a Liberal Arts context, that through undergraduate and graduate programs yield highly qualified life-long learners with effect
ive creative problem solving, critical thinking, visual, and verbal and written communication skills. It also serves the educational needs of studio art and art history majors and a diverse clientele, while recognizing the value of the individual. It supports highly qualified faculty and staff while providing an environment that encourages scholarly and creative development. New technology is integrated into an atmosphere that stresses effective technical skills and creates a community of individuals who provide service to their discipline and the larger community through the application and dissemination of expertise and knowledge.
