School of Liberal Arts

The school of liberal arts supports and enhances the work of the majors while preparing students to study a range of areas within the school.  The majors in Arts History and Creative Writing develop further the student’s ability to write which in turn supports their creative work in the majors.  Some students decide to study a double major with emphases on both the major studio and on art history.

With a foundational level approach based in the development of writing and comprehension skills (writing workshop) to further develop their articulation of the ideas and thoughts, the program defines learning as an extension of the student’s creative studio work.  Creative ideas are underpinned by a study of the history of art and design through lectures and coursework, providing a contextual and contemporary view of the work of artists and designers.

Students can choose from a menu of humanities courses designed to ensure they are rounded and exposed to a range of topics including western thought, history, philosophy, science, literature and social science as well as a range of electives designed to broaden creative the experience of our students.  As part of the program students may choose to do a study abroad visit for credit with current visits to Italy, Hungary, Mexico and Germany.