Arts & Letters
Enhance the ability of students to think critically and creatively
Students in the Arts & Letters Program learn to think both critically and creatively, to understand divergent perspectives, and to communicate through a variety of artistic mediums. through experiential learning and the study and practice of art, and literature, students combine individualized study programs, which emphasize personal creativity, with a studied appreciation of the rich and historical tapestry of human experience. Students become strong and flexible artists and writers with an aesthetic awareness of the issues facing humanity.
It is little wonder Arts & Letters students flourish at Prescott College. The College's commitment to a small student-faculty ratio, student-centered learning and self-direction, individualized plans of study, and alternative methods of teaching all reinforce an artistic experience of education. Throughout the academic year students have access to art and photography exhibitions, literary readings, dance and theatre performances, workshops, films, lectures, informal dialogues, panel discussions, and the Arts Letters faculty showcase.
The Arts & Letters Progam graduates students with competences and breadths in the following areas:
- Creative Writing
- Interdisciplinary Arts and Letters
- Literature
- Performing Arts
- Photography
- Studio Arts
- Visual Arts
- Writing and Literature
Performing Arts
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Photography
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Student Directed Arts & Letters Competences
Art Education
Students develop awareness of historical and theoretical issues and concepts of personal vision, creativity, and expression within a firm understanding of various studio arts and instructional modalities.
Communication and Social Consciousness
Students gain awareness of humanity’s current situation and develop understanding of options leading society in a more ecological, psychological, and sustainable direction. They explore anthropology, philosophy, economics, global issues, ethics, mass media, ecological design, psychology, and issues of social change.
Dance
Students develop proficiency in dance, expressive arts, technique, method, and choreography. Improvisation and group dance techniques are used to facilitate opportunities for self-expression and interpretation of personal experience.
English
Students explore the language arts, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, journalism, drama, literary critique, and creative writing. They develop familiarity with historic and contemporary works of importance, and knowledge of popular styles of writing and authors that typify genres
Journalism
Students focus on writing for media - magazine, newspaper, journal, commercial, technical, and public communication. They participate in college newspaper writing and production, prepare writers.
Mixed Media Sculpture
Students delve into personal reflection and self-analysis through exploration of the artist's place in the world. They explore ideas, beliefs, and emotions that comprise individuality, and gain competence in pottery, color study, painting, glass blowing, 3D design, contemporary art, and art history.
Painting
Students develop a strong foundation in painting and experience in a variety of 2D art forms. They explore drawing, print on textiles, life painting, photography, and figure drawing, and gain a broad perspective of art through the study of art history, contemporary art trends, public art process and art narrative.
Photography as Social Documentary
Students explore communication, anthropology, photographic theory and execution, journalism, and sociology. They addresses local or global issues such as sustainable agricultural practices, environmental conservation, or socioeconomic and political concerns to promote awareness and change.
Photojournalism
Students merge the art of photographic image-making with journalistic-style writing and storytelling. They portray social, political, and environmental issues with the aim of educating and informing the public.
Theatre
Students study acting, classical training, production, children's theatre, movement/dance, creativity, script writing, theatre history and literature, improvisation, and directing. They explore practical aspects of the theatre, including business practices and technical training through independent study.
