DD is just beginning her college exploration, and has an interest in both science and “realistic” art (think Michaelangelo). This type of art is not always taught - many programs are more experimental in focus. Can anyone comment on the art program here, and whether a student like this would be excited working with the current faculty? (Bonus points for any specific professor recommendations!) Believe it or not, figure drawing, realistic portraits, etc are not a current focus at many schools - kind of out of fashion. Thanks so much!!!
Your daughter can take a look through the course catalog here: https://courses.wellesley.edu/
I would also recommend she contact a couple of professors who specialize in areas that interest her. In my experience, Wellesley faculty have always been happy to answer questions from prospective students. Here’s a link to a list of faculty members in the art department: http://www.wellesley.edu/art/faculty
Here is the course catalog which shows the complete list of art courses currently offered at Wellesley: http://wellesley.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Course-Catalog/2015-2016-Course-Catalog/Departments-and-Programs/Department-of-Art/Art-Studio-Courses
Thank you so much!!! I will do that…just trying to get a student’s perspective. 
I’m also interested in this if anyone can offer their personal experiences.