Letter. 16Art Culture. Advising ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ARTS internships Find your space! Art Education Art History

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2 04 Academic advisors' Letter 06Art Department Advising ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ARTS internships Find your space! 16Art Culture Art Education Art History

3 D Studio Drawing Painting Printmaking D Studio Clay Glass Sculpture Media Studio Film & Video Photography Visual Communication

4 04 Academic Advisors' Letter

5 Dear future and fellow Mavericks, Our mission is to direct you to the degree plan that aligns with your career goals and ambitions as an artist, designer, web or game developer, art historian, art educator and a variety of other careers in art. Our NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) accredited program integrates internship opportunities and entrepreneurship initiatives to equip our majors with relevant experience. We are here to help map out your very first semester at UTA as an art major and beyond. Whether you are an incoming freshman, transfer student or have just decided to declare yourself as an art major, our knowledge of university policies, degree plans, and university resources will help format an achievable plan for graduation. We can offer relevant insight and perspective on how to navigate through the unique college experience specific to the art major. We look forward to meeting you, hearing your story, your dreams and goals. Sincerely, Your Academic Advising Team Jess Betancourt, Christine Pierce and Jessica Rose Copyright 2014 by the Art + Art History Department at The University of Texas at Arlington All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, contact the Art + Art History Department at or art-arthistory@uta.edu.

6 06 Art Department

7 a professional experience The Department of Art + Art History at The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the metroplex between Dallas and Fort Worth, a nationally significant cultural community. The Department of Art + Art History extends and enhances its programs through co-sponsorship of projects with area museums, offcampus courses and student internships. This unique blend of resources and programs gives graduates of the department a distinctive point of view and better prepares them to make the transition into a challenging professional world. Students working toward degrees in Art or Art History are challenged to think in experimental and creative, as well as disciplined and established ways. This program is designed for those aspiring to work in their field of interest as a professional or to enter graduate school upon completion of the degree. Student Organizations AEA: Art Educators Association AHSU: Art History Student Union AIGAUTA: American Institute of Graphic Arts at UT Arlington Student Group FOCUS: The Photographic Fine Arts Association M.A.C.H.I.N.E: Masters of Fine Arts Collaborative in Higher Idea Navigation and Exploration SAA: Student Art Association SFVO: Student Film & Video Organization The mission of the Department of Art + Art History in the College of Liberal Arts at UT Arlington is to provide and encourage education in visual arts and art history. The curriculum provides students with an extensive education through an understanding of professional, theoretical, visual and analytical processes. To assist students in comprehending the fundamental nature of the visual arts, its boundaries, methods and technologies, the department offers a comprehensive range of media and methodologies. Students will be able to create work in a number of unique and exciting media and articulate an understanding of their work in the context of art, its history, society and culture.

8 08 Advising CPR Information As part of our BFA/BA degree plan, Concentration Portfolio Reviews are a requirement. As 21 and 36 studio class hours are achieved, each potential BFA/ BA student will be reviewed by appropriate faculty. At 21 hours, the review would have the purpose of entrance into the BFA program.

9 Degrees and Requirements* Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art (with All Level EC-12 Teaching Education) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art History Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Intermedia (Expanded Studio), Glass, Film/Video, and Visual Communication BFA in Art: 124 credit hours, with approximately 78 hours specifically required for the art degree. BFA in Art with Teacher Education: 133 credit hours with 15 hours from the College of Education and 75 hours specifically required for the art degree. BA in Art and Art History: 120 credit hours, including a Minor requirement of 18 hours, with approximately hours specifically required for the art degree. Liberal Arts + Core Requirements: credit hours. All majors are required to fulfill core and liberal art foundations: English, Foreign Language, History, Political Science, Math, Science, etc. Areas of Study Art Education Art History Clay Drawing - Charcoal, Graphite, Illustration, Mixed Media Entrepreneurship in the Arts - Internships Glass Film/Video - Animation, Screenwriting Painting - Acrylic, Encaustic, Guache, Mixed Media, Oil, Watercolor Photography - Analog and Digital, Commercial Work, Digital Imaging, Portfolio Development Printmaking - Bookbinding, Letterpress, Lithography, Screenprinting Sculpture - Metals, Neon, Wood Visual Communication - App Design, Gaming, Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design

10 10 Entrepreneurship In the arts

11 Launch the entrepreneurship spirit Entrepreneurship in the Arts is a program within the Art + Art History department developed and launched in Its mission is to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit through the development of an individualized foundation, knowledge base, and skillset that will help students navigate their creative careers. The program is unique in its approach as it equips students with an entrepreneurial mindset that will give them an edge in their creative pursuits. Throughout the semester, students learn business planning, development, and implementation from local entrepreneurs, marketing experts, lawyers, bankers, and artists. Through personal pitches, website development, mission statements, SWOT analysis, feasibility studies, marketing plans, press releases, and funding methods, students develop a thorough business plan that is presented for analysis at the end of the semester. For more information regarding the entrepreneurship program, contact Matthew Clark at or matthewclark@uta.edu.

12 12 find your space! The Department of Art + Art History studios and classrooms are located in two state of the art facilities. y The Fine Arts Building at 502 S. Cooper Street houses Art History, Film/Video, Photography, Visual Communication, Animation, Drawing, and Design foundation courses. Also included are departmental offices, The Gallery at UTA, and the Visual Resource Commons. y The Studio Arts Center at 810 S. Davis Street houses the following studios: Clay, Glass, Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture. It is also the site of Gallery West, a student run exhibition space. The Gallery at UTA presents a full program of major exhibitions in its 4,000 square-foot gallery, including lectures, symposia, screenings and publications. The Architecture and Fine Arts Library in the Architecture Building and the Visual Resource Commons in the Fine Arts Building provide students with ample resources for research related to imagery, class readings, and textbooks in a quiet, tranquil space. Our faculty, comprised of a diverse group of artists and scholars, are committed to the continued expansion of knowledge and skills to enrich and challenge the students. visit us soon!

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14 14 internships Experience your creative careers Over the past four years, we have had 200 students participate in our internship program. Students have interned with world-renowned museums, galleries, film studios, design firms, fortune 500 companies, philanthropic foundations, hospitals, churches, and with individual artists. We have maintained a broad network of participants through direct interaction and involvement throughout the internship process. We continue to expand these contacts through active networking within the art and design worlds. Students who participate in our internship program are selected for their excellent output, work ethic, and potential. Often times, these internships result in full-time employment. We strive hard to continue to supply our students with experiences both inside and outside of the classroom that will provide them with advantages, networks, and the skills necessary for success in their creative careers.

15 Our students have worked with the following individuals and companies: The Kimbell Art Museum The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth The Crow Collection of Asian Art The Side Richardson Museum Fort Worth Museum of Science and History The Dallas Contemporary The McKinney Avenue Contemporary Goss-Michael Foundation American Airlines Southwest Airlines Neiman Marcus The Jim Henson Company NBC Universal NBC 5 KERA-TV Clear Channel Outdoor TVM Productions Lone Star Film Society JD Design Mark Birnbaum Productions Fill in the Blank, LLC Lorenz Studios Concussion, LLP Levee Studios NBC Artworks The Fowler Group Dynamite Films, Inc Stewart Cohen Studio R3 Strategies Gulf Coast Community Design Studios CS Creative Pace Communications Shango Gallery TVM Productions El Creative, Inc. CRM Studios Elevate Group The LTV Group The Price Group Star Community Newspapers Big Bad Wolf Creative Group Panavision Samsill Corporation Art Love Magic The Social Pulse Pink Jacket Creative Rasanky Law Firm Milestone Church San Antonio Express-News Exodus Filmworks PG Pix, Inc. Cross Timbers Marketing PartnerComm, Inc. Oh Twentyone HER Magazine Sellmark Corporation Lettering Express Culture Farm Arlington Chamber of Commerce Elevate Group Boys and Girls Club of Arlington Social Media Delivered AMS Pictures Dallas Film Society Popular Forces, Inc. Culture Farm Studio 121 Neolithix, LLC Dreamfly Productions Kent Barker Studio Rusty Hill Photography Tom Orr Frances Bagley Richard Klein Photography Tom Hussey Photography Stephanie Davis Photography Granada Theater The Power Station Steadfast Creative What.it.is Creative Ride for the Brand Tracey Autem Photography Jyra films Gallerie Urbane Upstream Color Feature Film Production Various programs, departments, and schools throughout UTA

16 16 Art Education

17 Exceptional success rate The Department of Art + Art History, in cooperation with the School of Education at the University of Texas at Arlington, offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art with Teaching Education Certification for grades K-12. The suggested plan of study comprises a series of lectures and media activities dealing with current issues in the teaching of art concepts and media manipulation, as well as the history and development of art education. The program is specifically designed to establish a basic understanding of the goals and objectives necessary to becoming a professional teacher of visual arts in public schools and a wide variety of other classroom situations. The Texas Teacher Certification in Art requires 133 credit hours earned within the Art + Art History and the College of Education and Health Professions (CoEHP) academic programs. It entails earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Art, in addition to 15 hours of CoEHP coursework required to fulfill minimum certification guidelines in Texas. Art majors are encouraged to apply to the Teacher Education Program within the CoEHP after one full semester of coursework has been completed. Consult the CoEHP Advising Office for information concerning additional application requirements and/or State of Texas requirements for certification. NOTE: The BFA program requires a 3.0 concentration grade point average, and the CoEHP also requires a 3.0 concentration grade point average.

18 18 Art History

19 The Art History program draws approximately 750 students each semester and employs nationally and internationally recognized faculty. We offer courses in the history of art and architecture from pre-history to the present. Upon completion of the major, Art History majors are required to possess: (1) A general knowledge of the monuments and principal artists of all major historical periods. (2) One or more advanced areas of study (e.g. Renaissance, Contemporary, or Non-Western) within the history of art. (3) A solid foundation in art historical theory, analysis, and criticism. (4) A functional knowledge of the creative process, gained through participation in one or more studio courses. Majors are expected to remain actively engaged in research and analytical writing throughout the course of their studies and to achieve adequate mastery of at least one foreign language in order to perform research using primary sources. This rigorous program of study provides strong academic preparation for further study at the graduate level, as well as work in museums or other professional organizations in the visual arts. A degree in Art History involves training in research and analysis, verbal and visual skills, and critical and creative thinking that are useful in any professional field. The study of Art History also provides an unmatched foundation for understanding diverse cultures, and thriving in a multicultural society. Studio art majors are also required to take courses in Art History, in order to recognize the interrelationships of form, content, and context as they have evolved through the millennia. They are also encouraged to view their own art work as part of this continuum and within such context as they will function as professionals. UTA is located in the heart of the DFW metroplex, home to several prominent and internationally recognized museums. The Kimbell Art Museum, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth, the Nasher Sculpture Garden, and the Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art are all within 30 minutes of the university. This proximity to such important museums (in terms of both their respective permanent collections and temporary exhibitions) makes original works of art accessible to the student, which is invaluable for any student interested in art and its history. Art History students at UTA have the opportunity to pursue research and study based on close firsthand observation of artworks in major collections an invaluable experience which enhances learning in the classroom. Whether in the classroom or at a museum, the field of Art History combines aesthetic experience with critical, analytical understanding of the subject. In recent years, and in competition from other area graduate level programs, UTA Art History undergraduate majors have secured internships at most of the aforementioned museums. Several such students have received internships at national museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts in Alabama, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Majors are actively involved in the UTA student organization Art History Student Union, which organizes professional and social activities. Increasing numbers of UTA Art History majors pursue graduate work in Art History both locally (at Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University) nationally and internationally (at Tufts University- Boston; the Courtauld Institute of the University of London; Christie s London; University of Kansas- Lawrence; Cornell University), often times with scholarship funding.

20 20 2D Studio

21 The 2D studio area combines the foundations of art with the experimental nature of the human spirit by means of drawing, painting, and printmaking. By pushing the boundaries through various forms of media, these traditional fields of study expand and develop a life of their own beyond the surface. With emphasis on an interactive approach, there is a strong focus on technical abilities, the exploration of more contemporary processes, and connecting with the audience.

22 22 Drawing

23 Exploring techniques for representing images two dimensionally begins with training one s eye to discern an object in a different way, studying planes, contours, and perspective to accurately represent an object on a flat surface - drawing requires both visual and conceptual skills. As such, a complex awareness of expressive means in drawing is essential to communicating a personal vision through imagery. It is this visual expression that must be developed in order to see, think, respond and in the end, create. Through the exercise of drawing, visual awareness and acuity increases. It strengthens the ability to perceive two and three-dimensional development within the Division of Fine Arts. Although essential to all graphic disciplines, a solid, well-rounded exposure to the various elements and concepts of drawing is integral to a comprehensive development in Fine and Studio Art. Students are advised to follow the degree plan for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art, to take two semesters of basic drawing, followed by upper level drawing courses and independent study projects.

24 24 Painting

25 The beginning painting program at UT Arlington focuses on competencies in drawing/rendering, use of traditional oil painting materials and techniques and sound painting processes and safety concerns with references and acknowledgements to art history. There is an emphasis placed on the student s ability to evaluate the formal aspects of a painting during studio working time and in critique where students are encouraged to actively participate in articulating their thoughts and ideas. As the student progresses through the next levels of the curriculum, there are more opportunities and expectations of personal expression and exploration of a variety of painting materials and ideas. Painting students are strongly encouraged to approach painting in an exploratory manner using a variety of painting techniques and mixed media while stressing process as a way to develop ideas. Students are exposed to the work of contemporary painters through informal class discussions, group visits to the local museums where they can view international and regional artists, and required student presentations. There is an active group of painting students enrolled in the program who participate in exhibitions in the student gallery and exhibition spaces in the region and beyond. Current and recent former students have exhibited at: Gallery West at UTA Main Contemporary Gallery The Fort Worth Public Library The Arlington Museum of Art The Latino Cultural Center Hue Gallery, Mansfield Community Art Center Gallery 414 Metrognome Gallery Weyland Baptist University Little Tree Gallery and with the American Nepalese Association in San Francisco, California and Atlanta Georgia and a one-person exhibition in Katmandu Nepal UTA Painting students have recently been accepted to graduate programs at: Pratt School of Design San Francisco Art Institute University of the Arts in Philadelphia The Art Institute of Boston Kendall College of Art and Design Florida International University Southwestern Medical School of Medical Illustration New Mexico State University of Texas at San Antonio

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27 The printmaking program at UT Arlington emphasizes the importance of exploring ideas through the printmaking process and investigates the significance of the graphic aesthetic. Students are encouraged to explore ideas relevant to contemporary theory and the role of the artist in society. The focus of courses is on the inventive and conceptual use of print media underscoring critical and contemporary issues in art. Printmaking courses are divided into different beginning and advanced levels. Beginning courses are designed to introduce students to printmaking processes, techniques, history, and technologies. Advanced courses offer students an opportunity to develop a cohesive body of printed images, allowing an in-depth exploration of particular techniques. Students explore the printed image through demonstrations, discussions, and experimentation. The positive collaborative atmosphere of the printmaking shop serves to enhance the overall studio experience. The printmaking facilities are equipped for all manner of traditional, stone and plate lithography, etching, wood and linocut, book arts, and nontraditional, computer generated photomechanical techniques, silkscreen, t-shirt and button-making methods. Connected to the printmaking lab is a papermaking studio, complete with a large paper beater and papermaking screens. This availability of equipment helps the printmaking program at UTA prime students for success by offering them the materials and opportunities needed to succeed.

28 28 3D Studio

29 The 3D studio area combines the timeless and traditional study of glass, clay, plaster, wood and metal fabrication while also emphasizing the exploration of broader, more contemporary processes and strategies relevant of the field. A collective and interactive approach to media is encouraged and classes cross-reference technical skills in order to nurture creative ties between materials, methods, problem solving skills and critical thinking. IMAGES NEEDED

30 30 Clay hanging piece

31 The Ceramics curriculum encompasses aspects of the medium, from the creation of unique clay vessels that satisfy both aesthetic and functional needs to the construction of larger scale sculptural forms, and the speculative, expansive, unnamed form. Ceramic classes emphasize clay as an expressive medium while offering a concise study of three-dimensional art. Traditional and contemporary methods of construction, manipulation, and imagery are explored, with an emphasis on seeking integration of form, design, color and concept. The history of ceramic arts is seen as a rich resource from which the student can test precedents and expand their own aesthetic vocabulary. Students are introduced to numerous forming methods such as coil and slab construction, throwing, clay figure modeling, bas relief and tile making design, mold making and slip casting, as well as a wide variety of glazing and kiln firing techniques. There are typically three classes in Clay offered each semester, providing each student space to work and store their three-dimensional projects. The Clay program has over 100 students per year.

32 32 Glass

33 The program in Glass allows students the opportunity to explore the sculptural, conceptual and functional aesthetics of glass as an artistic media. A variety of traditional, contemporary, and experimental glass working techniques are examined and utilized in the challenging course work. The attitude and aesthetic of the artist/craftsman and his/her relationship to materials, concept, and function is used as a resource for the creation and discussion of the student s work. Projects are structured to develop technical, aesthetic, and conceptual expertise as well as encourage students to seek personal expression through the exploration of wide-ranging glass techniques and applications. The glass facilities at UTA provide a world-class state of the art studio space and appropriate equipment to explore a variety of techniques addressing all levels of glassblowing, flameworking, fusing/slumping, casting, and fabrication. Class size is limited in order to encourage a tutorial relationship with the instructor and enhance the self-confidence of the student while working with new materials and techniques. Course offerings allow students an opportunity to receive a BFA degree in Art with a concentration in Glass, as well as a Masters of Fine Arts in Glass. IMAGES NEEDED

34 34 Sculpture

35 The Sculpture program offers courses that explore a wide range of processes and techniques including: woodworking and fabrication (table saw, radial saw, 2 band saws, scroll saw, planer, jointer, drill press); clay modeling, molding and casting in plaster and plastics; metal fabrication with electric arc, MIG and TIG welding, oxy/acetylene welding / cutting and plasma cutting. A recently installed foundry includes a Speedy Melt furnace, gantry crane and wax burnout kiln, facilitating aluminum and lost wax bronze casting. While the initial study in sculpture begins with traditional clay modeling, students are also introduced to Installation Art, Environmental Art, Conceptual Art and Performance Art. The curriculum facilitates a functional knowledge of the history and theory of sculpture, an understanding of aesthetic principles, and their application to sculptural works. Sculpture class enrollments are limited to insure safe and adequate working space, as well as to encourage students toward larger scaled undertakings. The new SAC courtyard gives students the opportunity to work beyond the classroom and into a more public realm.

36 36 Media Studio

37 The media studio area combines the core of age-old story telling with modern technologies and methodologies through animation, film and video, gaming, photography, and visual communication. Through emphasis on innovation and building upon skills throughout the courses, there is a strong focus on technical abilities and the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Encouragement to be experimental with media types and the opportunities to do so create an evershifting momentum within the media studio areas.

38 38 Film & Video

39 The Art + Art History Department at UTA has an excellent reputation for grooming young filmmakers, preparing them for the creative challenges and emotional rigors of the motion picture industry. Success by graduates has not come by luck or chance, but is the result of the deliberate execution of a well-designed, three-tiered program consisting of an introductory level of foundations, an intermediate level to hone technical skills, and an advanced level to produce high quality portfolio work. y In many university film programs, including those at the prestigious film schools, students receive heavy doses of theory, history, and analysis, but very little hands-on training. At UTA, our program is designed around a simple premise: the best way to learn how to make movies is to make movies. y This process begins in Introduction to Film/ Video, where students develop basic skill-sets by planning, shooting, and editing their own short digital video works. At this fundamental level, students also study Introduction to Screenwriting, where they develop an appreciation for, and proficiency in, the art of film and video storytelling. y At the intermediate level, the students/filmmakers are put through an accelerated program of technical and aesthetic exercises that explore and develop specific skill-sets and sensibilities that they will use throughout their work. y In Advanced Film/Video, and the other courses that comprise the advanced level of study, students work toward generating one complete portfolio piece per semester while further refining their skills and expressing their personal vision. y For students who are interested in fictional movie making, the Narrative Filmmaking class is the pinnacle of our program. In this class, students are submerged in an intensive real world motion picture production experience.

40 40 Photography

41 The Photography program at UTA was established in The program prepares students to be professionals in their field. The study of photography can be applied in a range of professions, including commercial studio work, photo editing in publications, working with photography collections in museums, and teaching at the high school or college level. The curriculum is carefully designed to prepare students to enter a career or a graduate program with a strong portfolio and the needed technical skills. y The rapid shift to digital technologies in the past few years has resulted in profound changes in the methods that we use to capture images and produce prints. The faculty have embraced the digital world while maintaining a strong commitment to traditional methods. y The program offers great diversity of curriculum, approach, and technology. We have complete facilities for both wet darkroom processing as well as digital work. y Five full-time faculty in Photography represent a wide range of expertise and experience in the field. All faculty are exhibiting artists, have vast professional experience, and come from a national base of graduate study. y We schedule a portfolio review for each student at least twice during their studies, attended by the entire photography faculty and any other faculty in the department invited by the student. y Our facilities include a large-format digital printing lab, black and white darkrooms, a professionally equipped studio area, a separate lab dedicated to alternative processes, and a spacious area for print finishing.

42 42 Visual Communication

43 As technology opens more avenues for communication, the design process is becoming increasingly more complex, demanding stronger and more thoughtful visual solutions from designers. It is the intention of the Visual Communication faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington to educate our students effectively and creatively by providing them with a solid framework for communicating ideas visually to an international community. y Great design provides for dynamic touch-points that serve to connect with people through a visual language that is highly focused and contextually appropriate. Designers seek to inform, immerse, allow for exchange, embed meaning, persuade, inspire, provoke, validate, and entertain people. y Student designers are encouraged to actively research, analyze, plan, create, produce, evaluate, refine and reflect at each level of study. The merging of knowledge and creative experiences in an academic environment with industrybased processes, standards and culture is essential to the development of each individual designer. y With more than 300 students in the program, the largest in the Art + Art History Department, the Visual Communication concentration continues to be one of our most well-known and active department communities. y Our Visual Communication students and graduates routinely receive local, state and national awards. Our students are employed by top design agencies/studios in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and throughout the nation.

44 502 South Cooper St. Arlington, TX For more information, visit or call Create. An. Important. Foundation. Animation App Design Art Education Art History Clay Drawing Entrepreneurship film/video Gaming Glass Graphic Design Illustration Internships PACKAGING Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Vis. Comm. Web Design Copyright 2014 by the Art + Art History Department at The University of Texas at Arlington All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, contact the Art + Art History Department at or art-arthistory@uta.edu.