We believe that art is not only a means of self-expression but also a powerful tool for understanding the world around us.
We strive to provide our undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive education in studio art and design while also integrating a Christian worldview into our curriculum. Our faculty members encourage students to explore their unique perspectives and experiences, while also challenging them to consider how their art can positively impact society. We believe that a commitment to excellence, creativity, and ethics is essential for success in the art world and beyond. The creative process fosters growth, change, and expansion of ideas, understanding, and potential.
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Creative Practice places emphasis on the student’s individual studio research and strengths and offers advanced training and mentorship in the visual arts and design. Additionally, it provides professional development opportunities to art educators, working artists, and adult learners who are looking to pivot into visual arts or design-based careers. Through creative inquiry, research, and practice, students in the Graduate Certificate in Creative Practice program will have the opportunity to explore interdisciplinary approaches to art and design, as well as practical and legal issues faced by independent artists; grant and residency applications; and career opportunities in galleries, museums, and higher education.
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