• The offerings in the history of art are designed to help the student develop the skills of analytical thinking about art; to understand the processes by which art is made, the ideas guiding its production, and the patterns of its consumption within both its historical and subsequent contexts; to develop visual literacy through the recognition of various languages of world art; and to respond critically to their ideological implications. Specialized topics in the history of art may be undertaken by means of directed inquiries.
  • Studio courses are designed to train students in the conception and production of art; to master fundamental skills necessary for the successful execution of work in various media (including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and architectural design); and to investigate, through studio practice, processes, themes, and materials in light of their historical and contemporary connotations.