Art

We have a small art department with faculty members who are dedicated to giving each student the individual attention that they need to grow as an artist.  Each student is encouraged to try a variety of media and techniques, and they are able to practice those techniques in one of our three art studios.

Starting in Fall 2010, Tarleton will be offering a Bachelors in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Digital Media. This degree would be suited for anyone interested in obtaining a studio art degree with interests in the broad spectrum of digital art media.  Examples include Photography, Video, Sound, 2D animation, Graphic Design, and interactive art work.

Some classes have already been created and will be offered Spring 2010.  These include:

ART 234-020 Introduction to Digital Graphics

This is an introductory course to digital media with an emphasis on the medium as a vehicle for creative expression. The course introduces the three main aspects found with in digital media; Print media, Time based media and Interactive media. During the term we will investigate image, video and web applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver and iMovie. Issues covered in assignments will include composition, subject matter and context. The class will consider digital media's effect on society through appropriation, the loop, remixing, the mashup, truth vs perception and virtual memory, as well as other contemporary and traditional ideas that apply to the sphere of digital media.. The information obtained in this course will be invaluable for anyone who whishes to present information through the digital medium.

ART 485-010:  Art Seminar (Time Sets)

Course Description:  This course introduces the creative concepts and practical study of time-based digital art media, such as animation, video/sound art, and user-based interaction design as they relate to both sequential and non-sequential narration, movement, timing and interactivity. Students will work both individually and collaboratively to explore these concepts through a variety of media:  video screenings, performance, books (flipbooks, comic books, artist books), and other narrative and non-narrative structures. Students will also investigate the potential for artistic experimentation through the consideration of storyline, point of view, and the context of video within our society.

More classes will be added in the Fall. For more info contact Assistant Professor Chris Ireland at ireland@tarleton.edu

The Department of Fine Arts sponsors two student exhibits a year - one at the end of each semester. In addition to the regular exhibits, student work is displayed in several parts of the building. The Tarleton Art Club also provides more outlets for work to be displayed.