Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Graphic Design

The foundation of the principles and practices of the Visual Arts courses are in drawing and design. It is important for the Visual Arts student to understand seeing and the translation of same onto a two dimensional surface. In the basic courses the introduction of the skills of proportion, perspective, value observation in both achromatic and chromatic stages, and the understanding of illusionary and actual three dimensional forms and space are the foundational skills for the ensuing upper level courses to come.

The foundation of the principles and practices of the Visual Arts courses are in drawing and design. It is important for the Visual Arts student to understand seeing and the translation of same onto a two dimensional surface. In the basic courses the introduction of the skills of proportion, perspective, value observation in both achromatic and chromatic stages, and the understanding of illusionary and actual three dimensional forms and space are the foundational skills for the ensuing upper level courses to come.

The graphic design track is concerned with visual communication and visual problem solving in print, on the web, in digital or hand crafted forms, and in packaging design, as well as in animated sequential art. The aim is to prepare students with a thorough understanding of the language of design, with the ability to conceptualize ideas, and with the skill set to create original solutions that can communicate in an increasingly image-driven, global society.