A passion for the visual arts, a drive to design compelling graphics, illustrations, and more. The art and design exploration option allows you to investigate majors in the schools of Art and Design while you build skills in a foundations program, which provides you with a broad set of introductory experiences in several areas of the visual arts.<br><br>If you are passionate about visual arts and design but aren't ready to commit to a specific major, the undeclared art and design option will give you an opportunity to explore your interests. Throughout your first year, you'll take foundation courses that will introduce you to multiple areas of visual art and design, including materials, techniques, and theory. You'll also gain an in-depth understanding of each art and design major, enabling you to identify the program that best meets your interests and career aspirations. Ultimately, you'll gain a better understanding of the career path you want to pursue.