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In the Department of Art & Design, academic experiences are intended to broaden individual talent and artistic abilities, stimulate creative processes, develop skills needed to accomplish career objectives as professional artists, designers, and art educators.
Art Programs
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The Art Program offers two undergraduate degrees: a B.S. in Art Education for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching art, and a B.A. in Art which provides student with studio options such as painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, illustration, New Media Arts, Mural Painting, and Art History. The Department also offers a Minor in Art.
Design Program
The Design Program offers a B.A. in Graphic/Information Design, which promotes professional studies in the areas of Graphic Design, Branding & Identity, UI/UX Design, Multimedia Design, 3-D, Digital Imaging, Motion Graphics and Animation.
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Graduate Programs
The Department of Art & Design also offers three Graduate Programs:
- Master of Science in Art Education degree,
- Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification program,
- and a Master of Art in Information Design.