The goal of the art program is to provide an excellent educational experience that develops technical skills, critical and aesthetic judgment, and a sound knowledge of the visual arts appropriate to students seeking a general appreciation of the arts as well as to aspiring fine arts professionals.
Art Emphasis Areas and Sample Courses
The program is composed of three emphasis areas that allows students to focus their study.
ARTS OF INDUSTRY
Introduction to 2D Media and Methods
Digital Media and Methods
Digital Sculpture
Stage Craft
CERAMIC AND DIMENSIONAL ARTS
Introduction to Ceramics
Introduction to Fabrication
Intermediate Production Techniques
Advanced Studio Problems
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Photoshop
Basic Computer Graphics
Graphic Print Media
Typography
Digital Sculpture
Careers in Art
Graphic designer
Create visual concepts to communicate information. This includes the entire process of defining requirement and then visualizing and creating graphics, including illustrations, logos, layouts, and photos.
Sculptor
Sculptors design and shape three-dimensional works of art, either by molding and joining materials such as clay, glass, plastic, and metal or by cutting and carving forms from a block of plaster, wood, or stone.
art director
An art director is in charge of making sure the images used in projects such as magazines, newspapers, and product packaging are stylish and appropriate.
Ferrum College Catalog
View the catalog for all program courses and degree requirements.
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