Crowder College: Fine Arts and Design Dept

The purpose of Crowder, a two-year community college, is to assist students in acquiring the skills & awareness needed to function as productive & responsible citizens. Programs offered lead to associates degrees in arts, science, or applied science, in addition to a variety of certificates.

For students interested in the arts, Crowder College has an excellent and exciting arts program. Accepting all students of all backgrounds and all skills levels, everyone is welcome at Crowder to learn and hone their art skills! Creativity is more than a passion, its a path into creation! Learn the leans and lines of drawing. Paint masterpieces in both our 2-D design and painting classes. Learn the three dimensional arts including ceramics, sculpture, and 3-D design. Learn to throw a pot or bowl while building monumental works of art, slab by slab. Even learn the exhilarating power of bending metal to your will while you blacksmith in sculpture class. Craft your career in our Graphic Design Department. Use industry standard computers and programs to create artwork that sells. Build your portfolio for the competitive job market as you grow both as an artist and a designer. Learn to create your own future with our great Art & Design Instructors! You might discover a hidden talent or a new love of creating!