AIGA UTA Student Group

AIGA UTA Student Group is a student run affiliate of the national American Institute of Graphic Art. Our goal is to enhance the education of UTA design students by providing events, workshops, resources, critiques, and community, while also helping them build leadership skills that will be valuable as they move into the professional world.

AIGA, the professional association for design, believes designers serve a critical role as communicators, educators and innovators. AIGA sets the national agenda for the role of design in economic, social, political, cultural and creative contexts.

Meetings

• Day: See Schedule of Events

Members
President	Philip Thepkaysone	philip.thepkaysone@mavs.uta.edu
Vice President	Cosme Olivas	cosme.olivas@mavs.uta.edu
Membership Director	Cosme Olivas	cosme.olivas@mavs.uta.edu
Director of Communications	Eric Hoang	eric.hoang@mavs.uta.edu
Secretary	Dustin Hall	dustin.hall@mavs.uta.edu
Treasurer	Dustin Hall	dustin.hall@mavs.uta.edu
Programming Director	McKenzie Teng	mckenzie.teng@mavs.uta.edu
Programming Director	Mason LaHue	mason.lahue@mavs.uta.edu
Advisory Officer	Ayla Haynes	ayla.haynes@mavs.uta.edu
Advisory Officer	Paul Nilrach
Faculty Advisor	Mihyun Kim	mihyun@uta.edu

Schedule of Events
Introductory Meeting	January 31, 2013	5:00PM	FAB 358

Resources
AIGA UTA Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/aigauta AIGA UTA Facebook Page
AIGA UTA Twitter Page https://twitter.com/#!/AIGA_UTA AIGA UTA Twitter Page
AIGA DFW http://aigadfw.org/ AIGA DFW
AIGA http://www.aiga.org/ AIGA, the professional association for design, is committed to advancing design as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.
Standard Form of Agreement http://www.aiga.org/standard-agreement/ This agreement allows you to create customized terms and conditions for different types of design engagements.
Clampitt Paper http://www.clampitt.com/ DFW's local paper company.

Art Educators’ Association

The Art Educators' Association is an organization on the UTA campus that provides resources, resume builders, events, and good times for all of the art educators and the like!

Members
General Inquiry	Email	arteducatorsassociation@hotmail.com

Resources
Pinterest http://pinterest.com/arteducators12/
Wordpress http://arteducatorsassociation.wordpress.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/AEA.UTA

Art History Student Union

The Art History Student Union is a group of students that share a common interest in art history. During our weekly meetings we watch films and have discussions regarding related topics in art history. Our main yearly event is the Art History Symposium that is held every Spring semster. To find out more about the Art History Student Union, please visit https://mavorgs.collegiatelink.net/organization/arthistorystudentunion

Meetings

• Day: Wednesdays
• Time: Noon / 12 PM
• Place: Room 2102, 2nd Floor, Fine Arts Building, University of Texas at Arlington

Members
Department Advisor	Dr. Mary Vaccaro	vaccaro@uta.edu

Focus

FOCUS is a student photographers organization at the University of Texas at Arlington. The purpose of this group is to offer a sense of community for students with an interest in the photographic arts, and expand their knowledge and appreciation of the field. To reach out to the community by exhibition, educational programs, and artist lectures about the photographic arts. To aid students in preparing for graduate studies, and professional careers in the photographic arts. So in short, Focus provides the environment for students and member to practice their skill set.

Members
Faculty Advisor	Scott Hilton	shilton@uta.edu

Student Art Association (SAA)

SAA (Student Art Association) manages Gallery West operations, which include exhibition curating and scheduling and the maintenance of the gallery’s facilities. All exhibitions and usage of the gallery are designated for undergraduate and Graduate Art students. Exhibitions are usually for one week to increase the availability of the gallery for a more diverse educational experience for students.

Meetings

• Place: Gallery West

Members
Faculty Advisor	Nicholas Wood	nwood@uta.edu