University of Arkansas Department of Art
Design, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Art Education, Drawing and Art History in Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Visual Design
The Visual Design area provides coursework in print, web and motion design, with a focus on the traditional design process as well as the latest software techniques. Continued »
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- David Chioffi
- Tom Hapgood
- Larry Swartwood
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Art Education
The art education program offers a BFA degree with K-12 Arkansas state teacher certification and is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Continued »
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Art History
The discipline of art history focuses on the study of the visual objects produced by humans. In art history classes, the activity is not the creation of art works (as in studio art courses), but rather the analysis of the art forms. Continued »
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Ceramics
The students that major in this program learn a variety of techniques and processes in the medium. They also learn historical and contemporary ideas in ceramics and art in both the undergraduate and graduate level. Continued »
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by Jessica Bichler
Ceramics
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Drawing
Drawing courses are part of the foundation sequence for all art majors, providing a basis for creative visual strategies in all media. Continued »
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by Jeanne Vockroth
Drawing 3
2011
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Painting
Our philosophy in the painting area is to expose students to a broad spectrum of painting media, painting methods and conceptual approaches, in order to develop their own unique strengths and find their personal creative direction. Continued »
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Photography
The photography area prepares students for artistic expression and, to a lesser extent, commercial application. The program provides a good foundation in both the fundamental technical skills and the image-making concepts that help to develop a skilled photographer. Continued »
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Printmaking
Printmaking, since its discovery has been used in the development of cultures throughout the world. We teach intaglio, relief, serigraphy, lithography and digital methods Continued »
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Sculpture
The Sculpture program is concerned with examining the complex relationships between form, material, process, and space as they relate to historical and contemporary sculptural practice. Continued »
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Art Department News Blog
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Robert March pursuing an MA in international relations at The Johns Hopkins University
Robert March — who graduated from the U of A with a BA in art history in 2011– will be … Continue reading
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Adjunct Professor Kevin Arnold at Impakto Gallery in Lima, Peru
Adjunct Professor Kevin Arnold will install his work at Impakto in Lima, Peru, a new contemporary gallery owned by Jack Cohen … Continue reading
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Annual BA and BFA Awards and Scholarships Exhibition
Monday, April 29 – Saturday, May 4, 2013 Fine Arts Center Gallery Deadline for entry: Monday, April 1, 2013 To … Continue reading
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Artist in Residence / Ceramic Technician
- 9 or 12 month contract, renewable annually for a maximum stay of 3 years. – $6,000 stipend ($500 per … Continue reading
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