11 Introduction to the Humanities
In the broadest sense, the humanities are all disciplines studying aspects of human identity and expression. At LaGuardia, the humanities invite you to be creative and critical thinkers engaging with the world through unconventional lenses. Disciplines in the humanities include the performing and visual arts, philosophy, and communication.
Academic Programs
Students can choose from the following program options:
- Commercial Photography
- Communication Studies
- Communication Studies: Speech Pathology
- Fine Arts and Design
- Industrial Design
- Music Recording Technology
- New Media Technology
- Philosophy
- Theater
- Music Performance
- Film and Television
Details for each degree and program can be found on the Humanities website.
Approaches to Inquiry and Research
Research in the Humanities covers a broad range of topics and invites discovery and creative problem solving through interpretive and reflective approaches. You will contribute to existing fields of knowledge through creating new knowledge in the shape of art or qualitative and quantitive scholarly research.
THREE TOP CAREERS FROM THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, WITH SALARY
- Industrial Designer (Industrial Designer salary information)
- Producers and Directors (Producer and Director salary information)
- Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers (Salary information)
REFERENCES, LICENSES AND ATTRIBUTIONS
Johnson, S. (n.d.) Orange Red and Green Abstract Painting. Pexels. https://www.pexels.com/photo/orange-red-and-green-abstract-painting-1585325/. License: Free to use
