Jess Pope

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Ringling College of Art and Design

Visual Studies is for the curious, entrepreneurial student looking to rethink the way art and design is created and perceived. Graduates will enter the creative class with a liberal arts degree embedded in the studio model of teaching – thinking through making.This new program allows students to design and pursue an individualized program of study. Their curriculum will cross boundaries and disciplines, resulting in a top quality liberal arts education and a customized program of… Show more Visual Studies is for the curious, entrepreneurial student looking to rethink the way art and design is created and perceived. Graduates will enter the creative class with a liberal arts degree embedded in the studio model of teaching – thinking through making.This new program allows students to design and pursue an individualized program of study. Their curriculum will cross boundaries and disciplines, resulting in a top quality liberal arts education and a customized program of hands-on, studio courses.This program is also ideal for those that are passionate about teaching the next generation of artists and designers. Through a partnership with the Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA), students will have a unique opportunity to participate in a two year, low-residency Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program while earning their BA in Visual Studies. Show less