The Southwestern Community College Art Department strives to develop aesthetic sensibilities within both the liberal and fine arts tradition. Our Art Appreciation and Art History classes provide students with a fundamental understanding of art in a cultural, historical and technical context to introduce them to art as a visual language. This empowers the student, enabling them to develop and strengthen their critical, observational and technical skills plus acquaints them with the challenges facing artists in contemporary society.

Art Classes may be taken in conjunction with all majors and minors to augment preparation for specific career tracks and personal intellectual enrichment.

Southwestern Community College offers a variety of studio classes in fine art. The fundamental classes of 2 and 3-D design are essential foundation art classes that will enhance all artistic considerations and understanding. Painting, Watercolor, Drawing and Ceramics enhance one’s technical and conceptual skills while enriching ones’ collegiate experience.

Our Art Appreciation, Art History and Art for Elementary Teachers classes broaden ones understanding of art historically, educationally and practically. Art for elementary education teachers helps potential elementary teachers develop a philosophy regarding the arts, expectations regarding childrens’ art, writing art lesson plans that are meaningful and creative, expose and understand learner outcomes and understand the philosophy and theory behind child centered art education.