The Metropolitan State University of Denver provides an unparalleled urban learning environment for art, music and theatre students interested in pursuing a degree in a creative field. Led by regionally and nationally known faculty performers and educators, students make connections between the campus and the local Denver art scene and have access to facilities that allow numerous performance and exhibition opportunities. The Department of Arts offers Bachelor degrees in the fields of Communication Design and Art, the latter encompassing various focal points such as ceramics, drawing, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking or sculpture.