Courses in the liberal arts enable one to gain a perspective of self and art in relation to past, present, and future. A liberal arts education allows a broad view and understanding of the world in which an artist must function. In all professions, excellent written and oral communication skills and solid philosophical and moral judgments, as well as a general knowledge in literature, mathematics and the social science are necessary.  A Liberal Arts curriculum develops critical reading, research, and writing skills which provide an optimum balance of both scholarly study and creative activity.