Mission Statement
The Cedarville University Department of Art, Design, and
Theatre is an essential part of a unique, creative, and academic
Christ-centered learning community that values a broad study of
disciplines in the liberal arts. As Christian artists, we are given the
gift of creativity to imitate and honor God as Creator.
The Department of Art, Design, and Theatre believes that God
has called us to excellence and whatever we do is to the glory and
honor of the Creator. We believe that art is a gift and a calling, and
that educational success in art, design, or theatre is not measured
in income or job placement alone but in how lives are enabled,
enriched, enlightened, and transformed.
The successful graduate of the Department of Art, Design, and
Theatre will:
• Glorify God: Demonstrate the appreciation of God’s purpose
and design in creation through artistic endeavor. The graduate
will exercise the stewardship of God’s gifts as evidenced in a
work ethic centered in faith and characterized by diligence,
excellence, and honesty.
• Think broadly and deeply: Use critical thinking to evaluate
and apply historical and cultural knowledge to conceptualize,
create, and communicate their art.
• Communicate effectively: Be effective with verbal and visual
communication while articulating a biblical philosophy of art
which reveals an understanding of the integration of faith and
learning.
• Develop academically and professionally: Demonstrate the
understanding and competence of technical skills and media
necessary for individual creation of visual or performing art.
Graduates will be prepared for graduate study and/or become
practitioners in their discipline.
• Engage for Christ: Be effective as a spiritual witness to the
greater culture simply by being the best artist they can be.
The graduate is engaged and involved in creating a viable
cultural contribution to the artistic cultures of the University
and community. By their humility, intellect, and excellent
verbal and visual abilities, they impact the world for Christ.
Personal Requirements
Scholarships
Academic scholarships and other types of financial assistance
are available to qualified individuals through Cedarville University
Financial Aid.
Portfolio
Applicants who wish to major in studio art, industrial and
innovative design, or graphic design should follow the standard
procedure for admission. A portfolio submission for art majors is
encouraged but is not a requisite for admission into the program.
Portfolios should be submitted on a CD or at an arranged on-
campus interview.
Department Requirements
To graduate with a major from the art and design program,
students must earn at least a 2.0 cumulative average in all
courses required for their major and at least a “C-” in all courses
taken to meet specific requirements in their major.
Theatre Program
Students planning to pursue a major in theatre are best
prepared by taking a college preparatory curriculum in high
school. Successful students in the major are individuals with
abilities in creative expression, critical thinking, problem-solving,
and interpersonal interaction.
Graphic Design, Industrial and Innovative
Design, and Studio Art Requirements
Freshman Review
All entering freshmen are admitted into the graphic design,
industrial and innovative design, and studio art majors on a
conditional basis. After the second semester of study, freshmen
are evaluated by the art and design faculty to determine whether
they are making adequate progress to continue in their respective
programs and/or exhibit the talent necessary to be successful
in their chosen fields. Students who do not show satisfactory
progress and/or talent will be advised to consider other majors
unless they show significant improvement.
Sophomore Review
At the end of the second semester of the sophomore year,
graphic design, industrial and innovative design, and studio art
majors are required to apply to the department for upper-divisional
standing. The sophomore review is an evaluation of classroom
work and performance and intuitive abilities necessary to succeed
in the student’s chosen discipline. The art and design faculty will
evaluate the student on the basis of academic progress, grade
averages in major courses, and intuitive abilities necessary to
succeed in the student’s chosen discipline. If necessary, the
student may be required to present a portfolio representing
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