Fine Arts Department Facts
The Fine Arts have been recognized as an important component of a humanistic, liberal arts education since the Renaissance. In the media-driven world of the 21st century, education in the visual arts is perhaps especially important in helping shape and educate the next generation of involved and informed citizens. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art at Brevard College prepares students for a career in applied studio or commercial art pursuits or for advanced study at the graduate level. The Art Department of Brevard College is dedicated to comprehensive study of the visual arts within an interdisciplinary, liberal arts context. The B.A. degree in Art provides experiential education through the production, theory and history of art and supports dedicated, life-long engagement in the visual arts. The Department fosters open inquiry, experimentation, pursuit of excellence and personal growth in an engaged learning environment.
What makes the Brevard College Art Program unique?
The Brevard College Art Department faculty is dedicated to the following commitments:
• Guiding students in the pursuit of intellectual growth and the development of critical thinking skills.
• Supporting the personal and creative development of our students through close interaction with professors.
• Preparing our students for professional endeavors or advanced study at the graduate level.
• Fostering understanding of the significance of the visual arts within broader cultural contexts.
You should consider the Art major if you:
- Have an active interest in the visual arts
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- Desire a career in the visual arts
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- Are a visually oriented individual
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- Are interested in interconnectedness of ideas
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- Have an aptitude for creative thinking
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What types of opportunities are Brevard College graduates discovering?
- Elementary art school teacher
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- Sculptor in a sculpture foundry, Atlanta, Ga.
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- Self-employed studio artist
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- Jeweler/sculptor and small business owner
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- Just returned from traveling around the world -- literally
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- Graduate School (ECU, Clemson, SCAD, Univ. of AL, Naropa, and many more
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Courses offered within the Art major:
- Foundation Drawing and Design
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- Courses for Teaching Licensure
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Faculty Highlights:
William Byers, M.F.A. East Carolina University
Professor of Art
Coordinator of the Art Major
Anne Chapin, Ph.D. UNC-Chapel Hill
Associate Professor of Art History and Archaeology
Jo Pumphrey, M.F.A. East Carolina University
Professor of Art
Kyle Van Lusk, M.F.A. East Carolina University
Assistant Professor of Art
Dixon Brady, M.F.A. Indiana University
Adjunct Instructor in Art
Scholarship Information:
The Art Department awards Art scholarships to students based on the submission of 10-15 slides, photographic prints or electronic images (CD) of the student’s recent original works and 2 letters of recommendation. To be considered for scholarship assistance, you must be an art major and must be in good academic standing.
All students, Art Majors and all other majors, may also qualify for academic scholarships through the Admission Office, ranging from $3,000 to $15,000. Need-based Financial Aid is also available to students who qualify as a result of filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Division of Fine Arts
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For more information, contact:
William B. Byers
Coordinator of the Art Major
bbyers@brevard.edu
828.8842243
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Major Programs
Art
Music B.A. and B.M.
Theatre Studies |
Minor Programs
Art
Art History
Music
Theatre
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