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  Programs

   Bachelor of Fine Arts
   Craft + Material Studies  
   Interdisciplinary Fine Arts 
   Photography  

Contacts

Lori Spencer \ lspencer@uarts.edu \ 215.717.6065
Interim Director, School of Art

Lisa Scarpello \ lscarpello@uarts.edu \ 215.717.6564
Administrative Assistant to the Director

Jessica Watkins \ jwatkins@uarts.edu \ 215.717.6100
Administrative Assistant to the Director

School of Art
Terra Building 1101 \ 215.717.6564 \ School of Art webpage

Introduction to the School

The School of Art offers degrees in Craft + Material Studies , Interdisciplinary Fine Arts , and Photography . An impressive range of disciplinary concentrations, within a flexible curricular structure, allows students to choose from a set of significant pathway options, ranging from interdisciplinary study to disciplinary specialization. Shared elements within the curriculum, including the School of Art Core and Junior Year Commons, stress the fundamental relationships and overlapping interests across the disciplines. Students studying in the School of Art will be professionally prepared for a contemporary creative practice that emphasizes critical thinking supported by technical competencies. To that end, the School provides a progression through the curricula that encourages collaborative learning, individual development, and the acquisition of knowledge and skills.

Program Objectives

• Promote an expanded dialog and cross-disciplinary activity between students and faculty within the School of Art Programs
• Generally introduce students to contemporary issues, methods, and professional aspects pertaining to the disciplines within the School of Art
• Acquaint students with the majors and curricular pathways available within the School of Art, as well as shared cross-school curriculums.
• Reinforce strong verbal and written communication skills in the articulation of student ideas and intentions
• Promote independent, creative problem solving and original thinking through unique approaches to art making.