Housed in one of the finest facilities of its kind, the Division of Fine Arts provides academic programs in Art, Communication Arts (including Theater), and Music. The Division also participates in many interdisciplinary programs and activities. Many co-curricular programs provide activities in the Fine and Performing Arts to the academic community and the community-at-large.
Professional musicians, actors, speakers and artists are brought into the community through the Artist-Lecture Series, which is sponsored and administrated by the Division of Fine Arts. Participation in these community outreach programs provides firsthand practical experience for students in public relations, advertising and professional development.
ART
The programs of study offered by the Department of Art are based on the conviction that the artist is of essential value to his or her time and culture. Opportunities are provided to help the individual develop talents in an orderly and logical manner. The department has programs for students seeking careers as teachers, as advertising/graphic design professionals, as studio artists, and for those planning to attend graduate schools. The school offers experience in a variety of media, including a unique program in crafts and training in hand-build ceramics. The Division of Fine Arts facility contains a newly installed graphic design computer laboratory.
CART
Courses and programs in Communication Arts (CART) are designed to enable students to become more effective communicators and to recognize the impact of the speech act in a free society. Various types of communication experiences are provided in the classroom and co-curricular setting. Students pursuing work in communications may seek either the BS in Communication Arts degree or the BS in Education degree. Certification options are offered for students selecting the latter.
MUSIC
The main objective of the Music Department is to graduate competent, sensitive performing musicians. Our program will prepare students to enter a variety of musical careers, including teaching music in the public schools. All students will have many opportunities to perform in juried examinations, public recitals, and in other, less formal venues. As music majors, students receive individual attention and instruction and will gain experience working in musical groups of different sizes. Because of this emphasis on performance, students can expect to plan daily practice sessions of at least two to three hours.
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