The following curricula are offered by the Art Department:
The Art Department offers courses of study for both the art major and for those wishing to explore the visual arts. Students may choose from A.S. degree programs in Art or Photography, an A.A.S. degree in Commercial Art: Digital Technologies, an A.A. degree in Art Studies with an option of concentration in Art History and Certificate programs in Photography, Desktop Publishing and Design or Web Design.
Our A.S. in Art degree, designed for students who intend to pursue a four-year art education, provides a basic foundation across the various disciplines, including drawing, painting, 2D and 3D design, sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking and computer graphics. Courses in Art History, ranging from primitive to contemporary and non-Western, are also offered.
Our A.S. in Photography Degree is also designed for students who intend to pursue a four-year degree. The Certificate in Photography (36 credits) is a concentrated area of study for those students planning a more immediate career in this field.
Our A.A.S. degree program in Commercial Art: Digital Technologies provides instruction in desktop publishing and multimedia. Studies include print and Web design, 3D modeling, animation and interactive design. Students completing this program have the option of pursuing a four-year degree or moving directly into the work force. The certificate programs in Desktop Publishing & Design and in Web Design provide the needed skills to enter today’s demanding needs in the work force.
The Art facilities, located in the Social Sciences and Visual Arts Building (Bldg. G), contain seven specialized art studios with state-of-the art equipment; four Mac computer labs covering a range of courses in Digital Technology; the Art History lecture hall with the latest technologies and the Photography complex that includes two professional photography studios, two large black and white darkrooms, seven individual color print photography darkrooms, a Mac computer lab for digital photography and a variety of specialized development areas.
The Firehouse Art Gallery, which is operated by the Art Department, offers art exhibitions throughout the year and is open to the general public. Art Forum lectures are presented by industry professionals to broaden the student learning experience. In addition, museum and/or gallery visits and field trips may supplement the curriculum.