The Department of Communication and Fine
Arts includes instructional programs in art
and design studies, music, media arts, and
theatre.
Mission of the Department of Communications
and Fine Arts
The general mission of the Department of
Communication and Fine Arts (CFA) is to
educate Students in the technical skills, the
theoretical underpinnings and the socio-cultural
context for the disciplines represented
by the academic programs. CFA seeks to
inspire students to make creative and expressive
ideas in the foundation of their lives and
in their work, which is the essence of the
‘cultivation of the human mind and spirit’.*
In its collaborative enterprises, CFA seeks to
provide opportunities for students to work
closely with faculty and staff in its academic
courses, thus demonstrating that ‘faculty and
staff readily interact with students’.* Community
members join the department for many
productions and activities. CFA aims to incorporate
appropriate elements from northern
New Mexico’s artistic, theatrical and musical
culture in its courses and productions, which
relate to the ‘rich heritage of Hispanic and
Native American cultures that are distinctive
of the State of New Mexico’.* Ultimately, CFA
aims to prepare its students for an active
professional life in each discipline through
the knowledge, creativity, teaching skills and
dedication of its faculty and staff , showing
‘excellence in teaching, discovering, preserving and applying knowledge’.*
* Quotes taken from the University Mission
Statement, phrases 15, 3, 7, and 1, respectively. |
