Student Advising:
New Students
Thank you for your interest in the Art & Art History Department at the University of Texas Arlington!
We offer three degree options for students: Bachelor of Arts in Art History, a Bachelor of Arts in Art, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with concentrations in clay, drawing, film & video, glass, visual communication, metals, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and art certification. The Bachelor of Arts in Art History encourages students to focus on the historical study of art and professional art history methodologies. The Bachelor of Arts in Art is a broad approach to studio art and allows students the option of selecting a minor outside the department to enhance their studies. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art is formulated for students who desire a more in-depth concentration in one studio area.
The department staff looks forward to helping you join the dynamic community of artists and scholars at the University of Texas at Arlington. Expansions in technology and computer studios in the Fine Arts Building have strengthened and enhanced our visual communication and digital imaging capabilities. Expanded photographic studios, a new digital cinema complex, laboratories and classroom/critique spaces will add additional focus to your learning experience.
The new Studio Arts Center offers students state-of-the-art studio opportunities in the areas of painting, printmaking, metals, sculpture, clay and glass. The finest university facility of its kind in the southwest, the Studio Arts Center will serve the needs of students in every concentration.
Yes, it’s a great time to come to UTA!
Sincerely,
Colin Murasko, MFA
Academic Advisor
(817) 272-2891
cmurasko@uta.edu
Department Admission
Whether you need a portfolio to enter the art department is the most often asked question by new and prospective students. The answer is no, you will not need to show any artwork to enter the program. You will be admitted as a pre-Art student. If you would like to specify an area of concentration when we meet, that's fine. It’s good to have a sense of direction when you enter UTA.
If you would like to schedule a visit to the art department and meet with me to discuss the program, your interests and direction, you can either contact me via email or phone or you may contact the Main Office at 817.272.2891.Appointments
New and Transfer Students advising by appointments. Please call 817.272.2891 to schedule. The advising office is located in room 330 in the Fine Arts Building.
| Advising | |
| How to prepare: | Mark the dates for Advisathon Tuesday & Wednesday Mar. 11 -12th. List of Art & Art History classes offered in Fall 2008 (1) Online university wide schedule of classes should be availible. Use weekly schedule provided to work out a schedule before Advisathon. (2) |
| What do you need for Advising? | List classes on tentative schedule on worksheet provided here. (3)Current transcripts & working degree plans will be provided at Advisathon. Refer to list of faculty area advisors for your concentration. (4) A faculty schedule is available to coordinate with your advisor. (5) |
| Getting advised: | New location for Advisathon is in the Visual Resource Commons. Sign in and specifying your major and the faculty advisor you are there to see. Pick up your paperwork and sit in the row identified as your major area. Students who are not prepared will be asked to do so before seeing an advisor |
| Before you leave: | Both student and faculty advisor must sign and date the advising form. You should make a copy of your advising form to keep, and turn in the original. After we receive the original signed advising form you will be cleared. |
| After you are cleared: | Summer/Fall first day of Registration dates to be announced. For your day to register: Registration Timetable is a link on Schedule of classes online. Go online to uta.edu, log onto MyMav, click on link to online schedule: follow instructions. |