College's catalog - Trinity Christian College

Art and Design
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
Art and Design
J. Bakker (chair), E. Browning, D. Castleman, R. Kennerk
God’s gift of vision is neither incidental nor neutral. Vision shapes and is shaped by our
understanding of the world. In Western culture, visual imagery has once again become a
primary medium for the exchange of ideas and the discussion of its values. From paintings and
photographs to Facebook and YouTube, this trend is intensifying. Developing and redeeming this
visual discussion is the essence of both a Reformed worldview and the art department’s area of
responsibility in the College’s mission. The art department sees its scholarship and teaching as two
means to the same end, i.e., participating in the public square through the venues provided in fine
art and design in order to unfold visual experience and influence the culture toward God’s gentle rule.
The program in studio art prepares fine arts students for graduate school and design students for
entry-level careers in design or advertising. The program in art education helps candidates earn
an Illinois K-12 teaching certificate in art. These programs culminate with an internship and an
exhibition in Trinity’s Seerveld Gallery.
Students should expect field trips to Chicago for special lectures and shows as well as reading
in both studio and art history courses. The Communications requirement is met by taking
Communication Arts 101. The capstone requirement is met by taking Art 420, Senior Seminar.
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