The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public research university in Catonsville, Maryland. It is the fourth largest university in the University System of Maryland, with an enrollment of over 13,000 students. UMBC is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university offers over 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and is home to the first university research park in Maryland.
The Department of Visual Arts at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in Baltimore Maryland offers a dynamic environment for exploring the visual arts and their historical contexts. This department within the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences is dedicated to fostering independent thinking imaginative work and creative problem solving in future artists and design professionals. It emphasizes a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach encouraging students to experiment across various media and push beyond traditional boundaries. Through a curriculum combining studio practice with the study of art history and theory students develop critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of visual culture preparing them for successful careers or further graduate study.
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