Fine Arts and Communication Department

Mission Statement

The Department of Fine Arts and Communication offers undergraduate programs in Art and Design, Communication Studies, Music, and Theatre.  The multi-disciplinary nature of the department allows for individual as well as collaborative educational initiatives.  Each program provides students with theoretical foundations, practical experience, and skills in both Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) and major-specific courses, preparing them for careers, leadership, and citizenship in the fine arts and communication fields.  Through their professional practice, faculty model artistic output, creative activity, and scholarly pursuits, which allow them to create environments where students get first-hand experiences in their academic disciplines.  The department offers all members of the university and local communities opportunities to engage in creative activities through performance and exhibition.  These same activities provide cultural enrichment for local, regional, and national audiences.