If you are looking for a
creative environment where your
gifts will be
developed under the guidance of talented artists and dedicated teachers,
where self-expression is encouraged and the limits of the
imagination are
fully challenged...this is the school for you.
Mission:
The purpose of the Department of Visual Arts is to provide the opportunity for
students to develop to their fullest their potential as creative artists and
future art educators. To this end, the department offers curricula, preparing
students for careers in art in the studio areas of advertising design, ceramics,
drawing, painting, photography and printmaking as well as for K-12 certification
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For students majoring in other departments of the university, the Department of
Visual Arts provides service courses and makes available to the campus and
community at large such courses as art appreciation, art history, and studio
courses which serve their particular needs and enrich their lives. The
Department of Visual Arts further attempts to provide a source of cultural
enrichment and leadership for the university and community through exhibitions,
artist lecture series and artist workshops.
Prospective Students
At McNeese State University, you will not be a number or a face in the crowd.
Studio art classes are kept small to ensure you receive the highest quality of
instruction.
The Visual Arts faculty are dedicated teachers as well as practicing
professional artists in their studio areas. To schedule a tour of the Visual
Arts Department and the McNeese State University campus, you may contact the
Visual Arts Department directly
at 337-475-5060.
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Art
with concentrations in the areas of
ADVERTISING DESIGN, CERAMICS, DRAWING, PAINTING,
PHOTOGRAPHY and PRINTMAKING
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education certification for Teachers K-12
Associates of Arts Degree in General Studies Concentration in Visual Art
Students may earn a minor in art by completing 30 hours of art courses approved
by the department head.
Abercrombie Gallery
The Abercrombie Gallery features a year-round exhibition series featuring
faculty, students, visiting artists and The Annual McNeese National Works on
Paper Exhibition.
Shearman Fine Arts Center
The Department of Visual Arts is housed within the Shearman Fine Arts Center.
The Visual Arts Department together with the Department of Performing Arts
composes the Institute of Fine and Performing Arts, designated as an Area of
Excellence by the Louisiana Board of Regents.
Visiting Artists and Lecture Series
The Tuminello Lecture Series, Wade Wolfe Lecture Series , and McNeese Visiting
Artist Series bring artists of national and international stature to the McNeese
campus each semester to provide exhibitions, lectures and workshops for our
students.
Visiting artists have included:
Dottie Attie Lynda Benglis Joe Bova Michael Ray Charles Robert Colescott
Gregory Crewdson Julia Galloway Gregory Gillespie April Gornik Susan
Hauptman
Danny Harries Rachel Hecker Lynwood Kreneck Larry McEntire Elemore
Morgan James Nakagawa Jeffrey Nilan Phillip Pearlstein Rudy Pozzatti
Don Reitz Lorna Simpson Jerry Spagnoli James Surls Jack Troy Joel-Peter
Witkin Jeffrey Wolin Tom Huck Mike Robinson
Study Abroad Programs
The Visual Arts Department offers Art and Art History courses in various
locations both within and outside of the borders of the United States. Courses
have been offered to include travel to the following locations: Boston New York France Italy Greece
Freshman Art Scholarships
Art Scholarships are available to Freshman Art Majors.
Application should be made as early as possible during the senior year of High
School.
An ACT score, a six semester high school transcript and admission packet are
required.
Scholarship applicants will also need to submit a portfolio of their work
consisting of ten examples created in any media. You may submit the actual works
or send a slide or digital portfolio.
Contact the Visual Arts Department for more information: 337-475-5060
Scholarships may be available for continuing and transfer students.
Please contact the Visual Arts department for more information
McNeese State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System, EEO/AA/ADA
www.mcneese.edu
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