艺术学士学位
The 艺术学士学位 in the College of Humanities, 艺术s and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of the Incarnate Word shapes the next generation of artists and the artistically minded through the development of technical competence, 专业, 上下文, expression and mastery of discipline.
Why earn a degree in 艺术?
艺术 majors are critical thinkers, creative, adaptable and flexible. They can interpret information and express concepts and ideas in new and exciting ways. 学生 who major in 艺术 have the flexibility to pursue a wide range of exciting career paths in the professional art world or related industries. They are also well prepared for entry into a Master of Fine 艺术 (MFA) program. A degree in art offers an appreciation for the arts and a deeper understanding of its role in cultures and societies, which promotes lifelong learning, 好奇心和创造力. 校本’s 艺术学士学位 degree program also integrates professional skill development and an understanding of the business and culture of the art world, all of which support career readiness.
艺术课程
B.A.in 艺术 degree is a 121-hour degree program that emphasizes the understanding of art through studio, 理论, applied and art history courses. The program provides students a general foundation in art through creative work and discerning observation. The 艺术 curriculum includes coursework in drawing, 设计, 绘画, 版画, ceramics and photography, providing opportunities for students to explore different disciplines while they refine their style and point of view. 学生 will also take courses in art history, 提供历史, 文化, political and economic 上下文 to artistic endeavors. Through the 艺术 program, students develop personal awareness and individual self-expression.
As they grow in skill and talent, students also advance their understanding of the art world and how to navigate it as a working professional. Courses in studio management provide critical experience in art studio organization and administration. 艺术 students also experience internships in museums, photo studios and in the non-profit arts sector – all as part of their coursework.
投资发展
As part of the Senior Studio class, art majors will work individually with their instructor to develop a portfolio in a single discipline, 是绘画吗, 绘画, photography or sculpture. In addition to one-on-one development, class time is devoted to critique of works in progress. At the end of the course, students will have curated a professional-level portfolio that they can then use as they enter the workforce or move forward to their next endeavor.
The 凯尔索艺术中心 provides the resources and facilities need for students to receive a superlative arts education. It has separate spaces and 设计ated studios for drawing, 绘画, 版画, photography and art history as well as three galleries, including the Semmes Gallery and a student gallery.
The facility offers students updated technologies and resources including a computer lab for digital photography, two darkroom labs for photo classes, and a 设计ated lighting studio for photography students as well as an exposure unit for photographic screen-printing processes.
艺术职业
研究生s of the 校本 undergraduate 艺术 program have gone on to work as art teachers in primary or secondary school levels as well as college/university levels, coordinators for city art programs such as afterschool and public art programs, grant writers for museums and non-profit organizations, conservators to restore vintage work, curators and arts administrators in the non-profit sector, among other roles in the professional art industry.