Studio Art Resources

Course Descriptions

Listed below are general/interdisciplinary studio art courses. To view course offerings within a specific area of specialization, please visit Studio Areas of Specialization.  

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  • This course emphasizes a hands-on experience with drawing and two-dimensional design. Students engage in a series of short exercises and longer projects that incorporate contemporary art-making methods such as collage, photography, sculptural exercises, digital technologies, collaborative processes and interdisciplinary activities.

  • This course emphasizes a hands-on experience with three- and four-dimensional artmaking. Students engage in a series of short exercises and longer projects that incorporate contemporary art-making methods such as collage, video, drawing, sculpture, installation, performance, digital technologies, collaborative processes and interdisciplinary activities.

  • A senior level course in which all graduating students majoring in Studio Art with a studio specialization, Studio Art leading to All Level Certification, or in Photography, must participate during their last academic year. In consultation with thesis faculty, studio art and photography students will select work to exhibit from their Thesis I and Thesis II courses. Students earning teaching certification will select work to exhibit in consultation with art education faculty advisors.

  • This course provides the skills to prepare, package, and present written and professional documents and documentation of the creative work. The course also covers additional topics required for pursuing a professional career in the arts, building community, and preparing for post-BFA opportunities.

  • This course covers professional topics required for pursuing a career in the arts, building community, and preparing for post-BFA opportunities. It is taken in conjunction with Thesis I-level classes; students develop written and professional documents and documentation of creative work.

  • A course designed to offer students the opportunity to experience and receive academic credit for professional related activities in the field of the studio arts. Requires consent of instructor.


Opportunity Resources

This is a list of useful links that can help connect studio artists and students to relevant opportunities, including artist residencies, exhibitions, funding, jobs, etc. Have a resource to share? Contact the Web Team

Resource Link Description
ArtDeadline.com Opportunities listings, including exhibitions, jobs, grants, etc. 
Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) International association of artist residencies (with searchable residency directory)
Big Artist Opportunities List A list of hundreds of art opportunities, primarily residencies, built and maintained by artist Everest Pipkin
CaFE (Call For Entry) Opportunities listings, including exhibitions, public commissions, grants, etc. 
College Art Association (CAA) Opportunites Opportunities listings, including jobs, conferences, funding, etc. 
EntryThingy Online application portal with opportunities listings
Glasstire Classifieds Texas-based arts opportunities: jobs, exhibitions, residencies, grants, studio space, etc. 
Hyperallergic Opportunities Online arts magazine with monthly opportunities digest post
Res Artis Artist residency listings and open calls