Art

Department of Fine Arts

The objectives of the program are:

to expose the student to the creative process; to provide the student with practical experience in using the tools and techniques of the visual artist;
to develop within the individual an awareness of self, his or her own culture, and the culture of others;
to create opportunities for the student to progress according to his or her abilities;
to provide opportunities for the mature student to experiment and work freely after mastering basic skills so that he or she will feel a degree of responsibility for self-initiated actions before leaving the protective environment of the classroom;
to develop the student’s creativity and guide him or her in a search for meaningful content; and
to prepare students for graduate studies.

Each incoming student, freshman or transfer, who wishes to pursue the Art Degree must:

Attend and staff events coordinated through the Waynesburg University Fine Arts Department, Gallery receptions, Artist lectures, Performances, and Presentations,
Prepare on campus or off campus art exhibitions working in conjunction with department representatives including Gallery set-up and tear-down of the Benedum Art Gallery, and
Build and collect an ongoing portfolio of personal art work made in and out of classes.