The Fine Arts Department at Georgia Southwestern State University offers both a Bachelor of Arts (a program based more on liberal arts rather than fine arts) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts.  Glass students are challenged to understand historical and contemporary art issues with emphasis placed on the development of personal expression, conceptual exploration, and craftsmanship. Instruction focuses on glassblowing, casting, fusing, and mixed media assemblage. Interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged with other media areas. Hands-on training and in-depth exploration of new concepts are complementary to this degree.