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Art Major & Minor Program Website Studying Art at Stetson University will help you develop personal styles and directions based on a strong foundation of artistic technique, design principles, art historical tradition, and contemporary artistic theories. While becoming technically adept, you will also develop the ability to think critically, analytically, and creatively in our liberal arts environment. Our small classes assure individual attention, and round-the-clock access to studios allows ample opportunity to work outside of class. Stetson's studio art program has particular strengths in painting, drawing, mixed media and ceramics. Other areas of concentration include photography and sculpture. The Department of Art is also actively involved in the Digital Arts major, a partnership of the Art and Computer Science departments and the School of Music. Many of our students double major in Digital Arts, or minor in Digital Arts or Art History. Stetson offers a rich and varied program of visiting artists, lectures, and exhibitions that will broaden your exposure to contemporary art and artists. Recent lecturers and visiting artists have included Mark Dion, Alison Saar, Samella Lewis, William Wiley, Patti Warashina, Michael Lucero, John Torreano, Carter Ratcliff, Jack Earl, Michael Rush, Dave Hickey, Vic Muniz, Zoe Leonard, Tania Bruguera, Donna Conlon, Graciella Sacco, Herb Jackson and John Paoletti. Stetson's Duncan Gallery of Art and Homer and Dolley Hand Art Center also provide first-hand access to important new artwork. The galleries are a professional venues for students to show their work during the annual juried student art competition and the Senior Thesis Exhibition. Faculty Members of our faculty bring both strong academic training and professional artistic and art historical experience to art students at Stetson. Our faculty members and their areas of interest include:
Special Features Friends of Art is an association of persons interested in programs of the Stetson Art Department and the Duncan Gallery of Art. Membership support provides funding for gallery exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations, artist lectures, student awards and programs, and purchase funds and maintenance for the university’s permanent art collection. For information on how to become a member of the Stetson University Friends of Art, call 386-822-7266. Course Information A major in Art requires a minimum of 31 hours of studio art and art history courses including a Senior Project. Studio art courses involve drawing, painting, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. Internship Opportunities Numerous area museums and galleries offer our students a variety of art experiences. Through institutional relationships with arts organizations including the Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach, the Atlantic Center for the Arts/Harris House in New Smyrna Beach, the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, and The Museum of Florida Art in DeLand, Stetson can provide internship opportunities for art students. We also offer study abroad programs in England, France, Germany, Spain and Mexico. Department Awards Elizabeth Knight Sumner Purchase Award Hamill Award (for outstanding senior art student) Quintessential Art of Business Purchase Award The Louis and Elsie Freund Young Artist Award Annual juried student art exhibition/competition (open to all Stetson students), provides more than $4,000 in cash awards and prizes Margaret Duncan Memorial Scholarship Award |
Contact:
Gary Bolding 386-822-7262 gbolding@stetson.edu Full Time Faculty: 5 Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts Our Students Intern at: Southeast Museum of Photography; Atlantic Center for the Arts/Harris House; Museum of Arts and Sciences, Daytona Beach; The Museum of Florida Art. |
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