“…they began to teach me design techniques. I absorbed everything I
could.”

–Kristina, Fashion

Art and Design Division

The Art and Design Division seeks to educate the total artist. An art curriculum based on a liberal arts core provides a foundation in the visual arts, new ways of seeing, and a grounding in fundamental art techniques. Courses are designed to promote:

• the awareness, appreciation and responsiveness to all forms of art, traditional as well as emerging art forms
  
• the development of a unique creative expression that reflects one's individual experience, perceptions, concepts
  
• critical judgment to understand the various styles of esthetic taste
  
• the ability to use the language of art as a means of communication

Art faculty are practicing artists and the ratio of faculty to students, overall, is about 1:14, translating into more individual attention.

The Music Department offers credit and non-credit coursework in a variety of areas and encourages students to participate in ensembles. Find out more about our Music Department.

Art and Design Division students are encouraged to apply for the prestigious Layton Art Scholarship, a renewable scholarship ranging from $100 to $500 per year.