The major in drawing and painting prepares you to become either a self-employed artist or to pursue a master of fine arts degree. Self-employed artists show and sell work in galleries, museums and a variety of other venues. The MFA degree would open up teaching opportunities at the college and university level.
As a drawing and painting major, you will study not only drawing and painting, but also art appreciation, art history, design, printmaking and other studio arts. You will have access to well-equipped studios and instruction in a wide range of techniques.
UNT's drawing and painting students spend a lot of time in studio classes creating original works, studying aspects of the field and examining a variety of media with which to work.
A portfolio is not required for admission to the program, but transfer students may need to submit one for placement beyond beginning level classes. After completing 6 hours of intermediate painting, your portfolio is reviewed by the drawing and painting faculty to determine if you can continue in the program. Before graduation, usually during your last senior painting class, you must exhibit your work in a senior show, which serves as an exit review.
The studio art faculty are accomplished artists in their respective fields, maintaining private studios and gallery contacts. Each exhibits widely and travels extensively to maintain a current and high status in their field.
As a drawing and painting major in the studio art program, you will get a great deal of hands-on experience in your classes. Students majoring in drawing and painting have opportunities to exhibit their work in competitions that are judged by professional artists. In addition, you can show your work on campus and at local and regional galleries.
The Department of Studio offers a Master of Fine Arts degree at the graduate level. The Master of Fine Arts degree in Studio Arts offers nine areas of specialization: ceramics, drawing and painting, fibers, metalsmithing and jewelry, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Each option requires a creative project and a solo exhibition instead of a thesis. The MFA is a 60 credit-hour terminal degree requiring a minimum of 24 credit hours in the studio course of your specialization.
The Master of Fine Arts degree in Drawing & Painting is a terminal degree, requiring a minimum of 60 credit-hours of graduate level coursework. A minimum of 24 credit hours must be in the graduate drawing & painting class.
Matthew Bourbon | Associate Professor and Program Coordinator | 940-369-7208 | bourbon@unt.edu
Susan Cheal | Associate Professor | 940-369-7242 | cheal@unt.edu
Vincent Falsetta | Professor | 940-565-4025 | falsetta@unt.edu
Robert Jessup | Associate Professor | 940-369-7225 | jessup@unt.edu
Annette Lawrence | Associate Professor | 940-565-4020 | lawrence@unt.edu
Administrative Assistant | Angela Vanecek | 940-369-7671 | studio@unt.edu