president's message

We live in a visual world where creative expression is manifested in the simple things that surround us. The trained artist or designer thinks beyond the first rendition of an idea, testing the limits of their creative powers to respond to what is unseen by most of us, making it perceptible.

At the College of Visual Arts we pride ourselves in providing an environment that stimulates creative problem solving through experiential learning, research and visual analysis. We recognize the individual talents of all of our students and support their creative development within a clearly sequenced curriculum in graphic design, illustration, photography, fine arts and interdisciplinary art and design studies.

The liberal arts are a key component to a CVA education. They are fully integrated throughout the curriculum and foster critical thinking in art and design. In the studio, students acquire the skills necessary to explore their ideas and execute their concepts. Through professional studies and internships they are prepared to enter the professional world of art and design. What sets a CVA graduate apart from other emerging artists and designers is their strong work ethic, coupled with an unquenchable curiosity and skilled resourcefulness. CVA alumni are community leaders, setting the pace for change and innovation in art, design and commerce.

I invite you to join CVA. This is an exciting time to be an artist and designer. I look forward to seeing you on campus.

Ann Ledy
President and Chief Academic Officer