The Liberal Arts program in Interdisciplinary Art is a unique program of study which integrates art making and art theory. Our foundation classes are small enough that individual voices stand out. Our program is rigorous, diverse, and designed for the student who wishes to major in art within the broad-based context of a liberal arts education.

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The foundation program is a four-semester sequence of courses:

Interdisciplinary Art 1: Seeing, Perception and Interpretation

• Fundamental concepts of 2D composition through drawing and painting

Interdisciplinary Art 2: Space, Structure and Environment

• Fundamental sculptural elements in form, mass, scale, structure and space

Interdisciplinary Art 3: Body, Time and Movement

• Time-based, process-oriented work including drawing, video and performance art

Interdisciplinary Art 4: Image, Text and Culture

• Explorations of art and language, focusing on digital photography

These courses are team-taught by studio artists, theorists and visiting artists. They incorporate both intensive studio work in a range of media and techniques and a solid introduction to theoretical issues through readings, research and lively discussions. Students engage the skills and ideas that inform art-making within the context of contemporary culture.

Following foundation work students elect one of three concentrations to complete their programs: visual arts, performing arts, or art history/theory.

• Concentrations in Visual Art, Art History/Theory and Performing Arts
• Housed within the Liberal Arts program
• Team-teaching environment
• Small class size
• No portfolio requirement
• 4 credits per course
• Equal emphasis given to critical reading/discussion and studio artwork
• Foundation courses lay the framework in formal issues and conceptual exploration
• Visiting artists in each foundations course
• Large, open facility with fully equipped woodshop and digital lab
• Upper level course offerings in all concentrations
• Senior Seminar focusing on professional practices
• Bi-annual Foundations Exhibition
• Optional Senior Exhibition

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