Fine & Graphic Arts Progam
The teaching of art is quicksilver. To touch the inspirational genius
of a single individual at a single point in time is mastery in itself.
To touch more than one is teaching excellence. At Northwestern we
strive for excellence.
- Dr. Roger A. Chandler, Associate Professor of Art, Head of the Fine & Graphic Arts Program
The current post-Postmodern art world is described best by the maxim
"anything goes." A teacher of art should define teaching with the maxim
"everything known." In order to prepare today's student for success as
emerging professionals, art historians, and teachers, instructors must
understand as much as they can about a broad range of nascent topics as
well as historically critical issues both debated and not. To prepare
today's student to achieve success, we must be armed with more than the
brush and the pen... we must be armed with the knowledge necessary to
use them as means to important ends. As teachers, we pass on so much
more to our students than technique. We pass on knowledge.
- Robert D. Moreau, Jr., Assistant Professor of Graphic Design and
Figuration
The Study of Fine & Graphic Arts at Northwestern State University is based on
the philosophy that students must go beyond skill development in the
manipulation of art media, into programs that offer a full understanding
of the times in which they live and framed within a context of history.
The art program prepares students to meet the demands of the
professional art world through academic study as well as hands-on
training and portfolio production.
Fine & Graphic Arts is a program in the School of Creative and Performing Arts.
Three degrees are offered, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, a
Bachelor Fine Arts in Graphic Communication and a Master of Art in Art.
The BFA degree in studio is available in multiple disciplines. The BFA
degree in graphic communications is a more tightly structured program
for those interested in the commercial art world. The MA is a 30-hour
graduate program with various studio concentrations.
The art facility is among the best in the State. It features a
Macintosh G4/G5 computer lab, photo darkroom and separate photo studio,
a traditional printmaking lab as well as a sculpture lab complete with a
built-in bronze casting foundry. Students work in ceramic, painting and
design studios structured for optimal teacher/student interaction.
Seniors may have semi-private studios and graduates have private
studios.
The Fine & Graphic Arts programs are fully accredited by the National
Association of Schools of Art and Design. The Mrs. H. D. Dear, Sr. and
Alice Estelle Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts Center has
been named an Area of Excellence by the Louisiana State Board of
Regents.
As part of the graduation requirements students must present an
exhibition as well as a professionally prepared portfolio suitable for
employment interviews. The department maintains an extensive network of
NSU art graduates working in the field across the country, providing
contacts for students entering the job market or continued study in
graduate programs. Upon graduation students will be prepared to step
into the professional and/or academic world.
The faculty, which represents an excellent cross section of strengths
in all disciplines, is committed to the best in academics and
professionalism. Each is active in his or her field of studio
production and/or research.
The Office of Admissions and Recruiting would love the opportunity to
show you around the beautiful Northwestern campus. Personalized campus
tours are available at your convenience. This is a great way to learn
about the university first hand by seeing the campus and meeting some of
our outstanding students, faculty and staff.
A Fall and Spring Senior Day is also offered on a Saturday once each
semester. This is a fun way to get to know NSU and meet some new
students. Junior Day is offered each winter for juniors who want to get
an early start on learning about college.
In addition, a summer orientation program, Freshman Connection, is
offered four times each summer. This fun program gives new students an
opportunity to get acclimated to the campus and register for classes.
Office of Admissions and Recruiting
1-800-426-3754 (in Louisiana)
1-800-327-1903 (outside of Louisiana)
www.nsula.edu
The Fine & Graphic Arts Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design [NASAD] (11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248: Telephone number: 703-437-0700, e-mail: info@arts-accredit.org).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number
404-697-4501) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, Masters, Specialist and
Doctorate
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policy, program or activities on the basis of race, color, creed,
handicap, national/ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation or
disabled veteran/Vietnam era veteran status in its educational policies,
scholarship and loan programs, or employment practices.
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