Students in the TAMUK Art Program learn the fundamentals of artistic expression in order that their developed individuality may lead them toward one of the many directions found in the field of art.
The Ben Bailey Art Gallery allows the department to carry out an ambitious exhibition program that is part of the university’s commitment to the promotion of culture in South Texas. Participation by students and faculty in exhibitions provides a significant expressive and educational experience. Faculty and students also exhibit their work throughout the area and state and have exhibited internationally in Mexico, Canada, China and different locations in Europe.
The program offers a comprehensive B.F.A. degree that provides students with strong foundations in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, digital art and metalwork. Opportunities to prepare for graduate school or a career in advertising art, graphic design or art history are also available.
Art courses are offered for students seeking certification in a second teaching field or as a specialization in an elementary art education. The B.A. with a major in art is designed for students who wish to obtain a liberal arts degree.
Many courses are open to interested students as electives. Art Major can take up to 15 graduate hours.
In addition the TAMUK Art Program offers an undergraduate level certification in Digital Art. Available for any students enrolled at TAMUK.
ART FACULTY
Santa Barraza: Professor (Painting)
B.F.A., The University of Texas at Austin
M.F.A., The University of Texas at Austin
Jesus De La Rosa: Associate Professor
(Printmaking/Graphic Design/Digital Art)
B.F.A., Texas A&M University- Kingsville
M.F.A., The Ohio State University
Todd Lucas: Associate Professor, Chair
(Photography/Sculpture/Digital Art)
B.A., California State University, Chico
M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.F.A. Stephen F. Austin State University
Fulden Sara Wissinger: Associate Professor
(Ceramics)
B.F.A., Marmara University (Turkey)
M.F.A., The University of Texas-Pan American.
Jimmy Snowden: Lecturer
(Art History/Sculpture/Ceramics)
B.F.A., Texas A&M University - Kingsville
M.F.A. Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
The Ben Bailey Art Gallery allows the department to carry out an ambitious exhibition program that is part of the university’s commitment to the promotion of culture in South Texas. Participation by students and faculty in exhibitions provides a significant expressive and educational experience. Faculty and students also exhibit their work throughout the area and state and have exhibited internationally in Mexico, Canada, China and different locations in Europe.
The program offers a comprehensive B.F.A. degree that provides students with strong foundations in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, digital art and metalwork. Opportunities to prepare for graduate school or a career in advertising art, graphic design or art history are also available.
Art courses are offered for students seeking certification in a second teaching field or as a specialization in an elementary art education. The B.A. with a major in art is designed for students who wish to obtain a liberal arts degree.
Many courses are open to interested students as electives. Art Major can take up to 15 graduate hours.
In addition the TAMUK Art Program offers an undergraduate level certification in Digital Art. Available for any students enrolled at TAMUK.
ART FACULTY
Santa Barraza: Professor (Painting)
B.F.A., The University of Texas at Austin
M.F.A., The University of Texas at Austin
Jesus De La Rosa: Associate Professor
(Printmaking/Graphic Design/Digital Art)
B.F.A., Texas A&M University- Kingsville
M.F.A., The Ohio State University
Todd Lucas: Associate Professor, Chair
(Photography/Sculpture/Digital Art)
B.A., California State University, Chico
M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.F.A. Stephen F. Austin State University
Fulden Sara Wissinger: Associate Professor
(Ceramics)
B.F.A., Marmara University (Turkey)
M.F.A., The University of Texas-Pan American.
Jimmy Snowden: Lecturer
(Art History/Sculpture/Ceramics)
B.F.A., Texas A&M University - Kingsville
M.F.A. Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
