Visual Arts Program at Prescott College
An interdisciplinary, hands-on curriculum for the development of personal vision, creativity, and expression
Visual Arts encompasses many art disciplines, technical methodologies, and scholarship. Students have opportunities to think creatively and critically, address current and historical issues of societal and environmental concern such as censorship or eco-sensitive art, and develop studio arts and photographic skills from foundation to mastery.
This program emphasizes understanding of various studio arts and photographic media, an awareness of historical and theoretical issues and concepts, and development of personal vision, creativity, and expression. The curriculum introduces students to the importance, impact, and influence of visual arts upon the individual and society. From basic craft through advanced theoretical studies, the curriculum establishes a foundation of ethics, responsibility, philosophy, and craft. Students develop confidence and commitment within their creative spirit as they express themselves.
Most of the classes have field components, which focus on technical field practice, visits to museums and galleries, interviews with local and internationally known artists, participation in conferences and lectures, and collaboration with students from other programs around the world. Students gain professional experience in curating exhibitions and presentations, facility maintenance, and working alone and within a community, and they present small- and large-scale exhibitions of their work from photography and fine arts courses.
Recognizing that a diversity of viewpoints and disciplines is essential to a dynamic arts education, the Visual Arts Program supports an artist-in-residence program designed to bring practicing, professional artists to Prescott College. These artists teach a master class in their field and conduct a public artist lecture and a weekend workshop that is open to the community. The Visiting Artist Lecture Series invites four to five professional artists to campus each year.
Visual Arts Program Scholarships
The Visual Arts Program offers several endowed scholarships and fellowships for enrolled students.
