Liberal Arts
Discover the Thrill of the Liberal Arts
The mission of the Liberal Arts program is to provide students with an interdisciplinary understanding of art and literature as well as language skills essential for aspiring artists. The curriculum supports your studio experience by emphasizing the connection between visual, written and oral communication. In your liberal arts classes, you’ll develop critical thinking skills designed to promote the exploration of various creative, cultural and intellectual disciplines.
What You’ll Learn
Art History
Categorize works of art, literature, and design from various historical periods and global cultures
Critical Analysis
Analyze the significance of art and literature and connect them to historical, cultural, religious, scientific, and stylistic contexts
Cultural Knowledge
Appreciate the diverse genres, styles, themes, and concepts of global literary and artistic masterpieces.
Written and Oral Communication
Apply the conventions of English grammar and critical analysis to written and oral communication
Focus
Art History
As a student of art history, you’ll examine significant works of art, architecture, and creative expression dating back to prehistoric times. These pieces of artwork, both famous and obscure, will build knowledge of the artistic techniques, theories, and approaches that have inspired artists for millennia.
Liberal Arts
In your general liberal arts classes, you will explore writing and composition in relation to the visual arts. These courses are designed to strengthen your written communication skills, as many career artists work alongside writers and communication specialists, as well as interpret and illustrate the messages behind communications.
Liberal Arts Electives
Your liberal arts electives credits allow you to explore the aspects of art, literature, and history that inspire you most. Whether it’s creative writing, moving pictures, non-western art, children’s literature, there’s bound to be an elective that sparks your interest.
Meet the Liberal Arts Program Chair: Casey Smith
Faculty and Staff
Casey Smith
Program Chair, Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
