The mission of the School of Art, Craft and Design is to prepare BFA majors for careers in visual art studios, design practice and art education. More broadly, the department seeks to enable students to discover creative potential, to learn skills design processes, to acquire cultural knowledge, and to develop critical faculties through visual art experiences. The School also seeks to instill an appreciation of visual arts in all University students, and to broaden the cultural perspective of the community, state, and region. A unique facet of Tennessee Tech is the Appalachian Center for Craft which is dedicated to promoting excellence in American craft by providing access to the highest quality professional education in studio crafts, and presenting diverse craft artists, works and events in a community arts context.