The Studio Art Core curriculum exposes students to a variety of experiences ranging from rigorous classroom critiques and discussion, to seminars, workshops, visiting artist lectures, and exhibitions. Students gain familiarity with major achievements and ideas in the history of art and design, and develop critical acumen in preparation for advanced study in their major area of emphasis or minor, or in conversation with other disciplines. Projects bridge manual and digital forms of projection, and student learn how to approach materials and tools as complex sites of discovery.

Facilities

The Thomas Street Art Complex is a welcoming space and community of art-makers. A 16,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse near downtown, Thomas Street includes a foundry, wood and metal shops, a computer lab with editing software, 3D printers and a CNC router, sewing machines, and clean workspace. Additionally, there is a devoted student project space that allows graduate and undergraduate students to undertake ambitious, experimental exhibitions, collaborations, or long-term works.