A liberal arts education arms you with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to explore contemporary art issues. PAFA’s BFA students take classes in art history, art criticism and liberal arts toward the requirements for general education. Artists fuel their artistic development with an intimate knowledge of art history and theory. Artistic inspiration is also found in exploring literature, poetry, history and the sciences. Understanding the traditions of the visual arts, coupled with developing writing and research skills, provides the basis you need to cultivate your personal vision through studio work.
Faculty
Kevin M. Richards (Liberal Arts Department Chair)
Emily Abendroth
Rebecca Peters-Golden
Zlatan Gruborovic
Sylwester Ratowt
Paul Reagan
Jennifer Adele Zwilling
Facilities
Studies in the Liberal Arts are supported by the Arcadia Fine Arts Library, the Digital Lab and the classrooms and seminar rooms of the 4th floor.