If you are looking for a stimulating visual arts program with a variety of options, designed to meet your personal career objectives, then the Department of Art at Appalachian State University will appeal to you. The art curriculum is designed to promote an understanding and perception of the traditional and contemporary significance of art. It is intended to develop and enrich the intellectual, cultural, and technical background of the student.
As visual art and design play an ever increasing role in our rapidly changing technological environment, our art department offers the very best professional and liberal arts education and training. There are six degree programs offered:
Art Department faculty are committed to their advising responsibilities and to assisting students in developing careers in studio art, art education, graphic design and other student interest areas. Small classes allow faculty to encourage students to resolve aesthetic, intellectual, and technical problems through experimentation, informed sensitivity and awareness as well as to develop a professional attitude with regard to their creative solutions and goals.
Making friends and getting involved is easy at Appalachian. Student organizations include the Student Art League, AIGA|ASU (American Institute of Graphic Art) Student Chapter, Arts Management Organization (AMO), and the NAEA (National Association of Art Educators) Student Chapter. |
