Art uniquely transforms those who create and those who respond. The department uses the transformative value of art to connect members of the community, enhancing and enriching lives, and making us more conscious of ourselves and others in the world.

To accomplish its mission, the Department of Art has established the following goals:

• To challenge students with an intensive curriculum characterized by individualized instruction.

• To reward faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors, and community service.

• To maintain facilities and resources that foster opportunities to experience the creation, exhibition, and study of the visual arts.

• To provide opportunities for community involvement in the visual arts and to broaden public awareness to the visual arts.

Students must complete the 35 hours of core and area studies curriculum ; add 3 additional hours 3000-level art history for a minimum of 12 art history hours; 3 hours studio at level II; Advanced Studio or a third upper-division course in a studio area; and Portfolio III [UCA Core: Z]. A total of 45 hours of art is required, 21 hours of art education courses (see below), and 14 hours of professional education . The emphasis prepares students for K–12 licensure in Arkansas public schools. Students seeking teacher licensure must complete current UCA College of Education and state requirements. This emphasis and licensure requirements may require more than the normal eight semesters to complete. A minor is not required.