Students develop both creative and critical thinking skills as they are introduced to an array of concepts and theories in the visual arts. They are engaged in experimentation with contemporary and traditional art making processes in a very active studio environment. Students are continually involved in personal invention, self analysis, problem solving, and problem identification within their work. Students are required to develop their skills in both verbal and written expression.
When students exit the Foundations Program, they are equipped with a unified visual art vocabulary, a thorough exposure to the fundamentals of two and three-dimensional objects and spaces, a cohesive introduction to the history of art, and an introduction to current issues and practices within the visual art disciplines. Through their experience in the Foundations Program, students are prepared to make a well-informed commitment to their major area of study within the Visual Arts.