The Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers students the opportunity to learn to communicate ideas effectively, to develop analytical skills, to synthesize ideas, to evaluate implications of present actions against historical perspective and to develop discriminating aesthetic judgments. In its varied course offerings, the department plays a large part in fulfilling the University's mission of stimulating curiosity, communicating ideas and appreciating the creative accomplishments of the human race.
"One of the things that I love about art is that it evokes some kind of emotion; it evokes some level of thought to how it impacts and affects you..." Chris Dawe, former Assistant Vice President, Health & Well-Being
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 (spring)
This visit day is for high school students interested learning more about art programs available at Northwest. You will have the opportunity to observe classes, meet with faculty and students, tour facilities, and learn about internship and career opportunities.
March 15, March 22 or March 29
Discover what it means to be an artist, graphic designer, or art educator by experiencing it for yourself! High school juniors will be paired with an advanced art student in their area of interest to shadow for a day.
*Art Studio emphases include: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture
“For the projects we created in class, it was important for us to make it look presentable. The way things were cut, mounted and presented in front of the class and to the professor played a really big role in our grades and our success as a student.”
Brianna Riley
Graphic design and photography
