Indian Art History

The Indian Fine Arts program draws upon the artistic heritage of thousands of years of First Nations and Inuit history. Its focus is on Indigenous contemporary and traditional art.Beyond art, students improve their skills in communication through writing, analytical thinking in the social and natural sciences, analytical thinking in culture and society, and research skills and methodologies. The faculty have expertise in traditional First Nations art, as well as contemporary aesthetics. The department houses a two-dimensional teaching room, a three-dimensional teaching room, and a traditional teaching room. Throughout this program, students will submit samples of their work to the faculty for the purpose of review and evaluation. Also, with an in-house art studio and art gallery, students have the opportunity to display their art for numerous audiences to view.

Field of study: Aboriginal Studies, Art History, Criticism and Conservation