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ART & PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT
The visual arts program is committed to engaging
students in the art process. It involves the student in discovering his/her own
sensibilities and insights through producing art works, and developing his or
her critical sense through an attempt to understand works of art, both past and
present, and philosophies relevant to them.
The philosophy program is committed
to exposing the student to the subject of philosophy and to the concerns that
philosophers have pursued through the ages. Exposure to views about metaphysics,
ethics, and epistemology are intended to allow the student to deal more
intelligently with issues that life brings us.
The arts program is open to majors and non-majors and leads to the Associate of
Arts degree. Our students transfer to art schools and universities all over the
country, with many of them receiving scholarships. A major in art prepares a
student to pursue studies for a career as a practicing professional artist or
craftsmen, designer, graphic artist, animator, director of a gallery or museum,
teacher of studio art or art history, or other art related occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question 1: Can
I pursue a graphic arts degree? |
| Answer: Yes, the curriculum for all
of the visual arts areas is the same basic core courses; two drawing, two
design ,and two art history courses. For a bachelors degree in Graphic
Design the student transfers after receiving a AA degree with the core
courses. |
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| Question 2:
What do I have to take to become a computer animation artist? |
| Answer: The majority of the animation
programs require the basic visual arts core. |
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| Question 3:
What career possibilities are there and where should I transfer? |
| Answer: Visual arts careers can vary,
some of the possibilities include being a professional artist, graphic
designer, museum professional, educator, gallery director, curator,
illustrator or animator. Our students transfer to some of the top
institutions in this country. Chicago Art Institute, San Francisco Art
Institute, Pratt, Parsons, Boston Museum School, and various state
universities. The choice of a transfer institution is usually influenced by
a number of considerations, including the type of program that the
individual student wishes to pursue. |
General Information
| Location: |
M-301 |
Phone: |
305-237-2281 |
| E-mail: |
jadkins@mdc.edu |
| Office Hours: |
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm |
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