What does the Visual Arts department mean to you?

When i think about the Visual Arts department, it represents to me: creativity, contrast, imaginative,colourful,different thoughts,expressive,dynamic, individual, aesthetics,contemporary or temporary,physical, atmospheric,abstract,focal point, sculptures, personal,texture,form,shape,size,writing. 

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