DEPARTMENT OF

ART

Visual & Performing Arts

The Department of Art at Lone Star College-University Park offers a range of foundation and intermediate art courses, including Art Appreciation, Art History, Drawing, Painting and Design. Students can take art courses for Creative Arts core requirements or Continuing Education. Courses are open to both majors and non-majors and are transferable to four-year institutions. Small classes ensure individual attention from diverse, highly-qualified faculty members who are professionals in their fields. Each semester, studio art students have the opportunity to display their artwork in juried or invitational art shows at the Black Box Theatre and in our Visual & Performing Arts Lobby exhibition space. Students also have the chance to submit their work to be featured in LSC-University Park’s Uproar Magazine each year.

About the Program

FacultyAmy SluisAssociate Professor of Art HistoryDepartment Chair, Art and Modern Languages Amy.Sluis@LoneStar.edu 281.290.5047 | Office: B13.867

Amy Sluis received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from the University of Oklahoma and her Master of Arts degree in Art History from Oklahoma State University. She has been with LSC-University Park since 2017 and currently teaches Art Appreciation, Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic, Art History: Renaissance to Modern, and honors courses in Art History. Her research focuses on cross-cultural sharing of stylistic elements in the art and architecture of Medieval Spain during the 14th century. She has presented her research at institutions including Oklahoma State University, The University of North Texas, and The Newberry Library in Chicago.

Kari Breitigam, MFAProfessor of ArtKari.Breitigam@LoneStar.edu 281.290.2642 | Office: B12.109

Kari earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting and Drawing at The Ohio State University and her Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting at Indiana State University. Currently, she teaches classes in Art Appreciation, Drawing and Painting. Her studio artwork focuses on fiber techniques such as textile dyeing, latch hook, and appliqué, and she continues to paint in oils. In addition to her fine art, Kari also creates limited edition jewelry and accessories which explore the use of fiber, dyes, clay and metal. Her work has been included in various exhibitions and publications including New American Paintings. Locally, her work has been exhibited at the Lawndale Art Center, Galveston Art Center, and Mantle Art Space (San Antonio).

ARTS 1301 – Art AppreciationArt Appreciation provides students with the basic knowledge required to discuss and analyze art. This course is a general introduction to the visual arts and is designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.

ARTS 1303, ARTSH – Art History: Prehistoric to GothicArt History is focused on art’s role in culture throughout history and the way history has impacted the development of art. This class covers the chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the prehistoric times to the 14th century.

ARTS 1304, ARTSH – Art History: Renaissance to ModernA chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the14th century to the present. Art History is focused on art’s role in culture throughouthistory and the way history has impacted the development of art.

Creative Art Courses

ARTS 1311 – Design I (2D)This course provides an introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of two-dimensional design. 2D Design studies the elements and principles of design using two-dimensional media such as collage, drawing, painting, and/or photography.

ARTS 1312 – Design II (3D)3D Design II provides an introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of three-dimensional design. This course explores various sculpture techniques and studies the elements and principles of design using three-dimensional sculptural media such as cardboard, wire, papier mâché, fabric, wood and plaster.

Studio Courses

ARTSH 1301, Honors Art Appreciation by Laura Schmidt, Student

ARTS 1316 – Drawing IDrawing I is a foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline. Students will also explore the use of line, perspective, and value using a variety of media including graphite, ink, and charcoal.

ARTS 1317 – Drawing IIDrawing II is a studio course exploring drawing with continued emphasis on descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches. Students will further develop the ability to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which students will employ critical analysis to broaden their understanding of drawing as a discipline. Drawing II builds upon the foundations from Drawing I, introduces color, and encourages students to develop their own content and subject matter in drawing.

ARTS 2316 – Painting IPainting I is an introduction to various painting theories and techniques using oil. Students learn about basic oil painting techniques, color and composition, and begin to develop their own subject matter.

ARTS 2317 – Painting IIThis course is a continuation of Painting I, with an emphasis on individual expression.

Studio Courses

“Shadow Play” by Xochitl Carpintero, Student

Studio Classrooms (Drawing & Painting)The department’s studio classrooms include a spacious Drawing & Design studio with plenty of natural light and a painting studio with adjustable easels and individual storage carts. Located in B12.133-134 and B13.621.

Location and Facilities

Black Box Theatre (Exhibit Space)The Black Box Theatre is a flexible space that offers an intimate setting for theatrical productions, musical performances and art exhibits. Every spring, the Department of Art presents The Juried Art Show in this space, where students’ works from the academic year have been selected for display by a guest juror. Located in B12.135.

The Lounge Gallery (Exhibit Space)The Visual & Performing Arts Lounge Gallery is in the lobby of the Visual & Performing Arts Department and is dedicated to showcasing two-dimensional media by students and faculty on a rotating schedule. Located in B12.1.

Coming Soon...

LSC-University Park is excited to announce the expansion of our college and The Visual & Performing Arts Department with The Visual & Performing Arts Center, a new instructional building that will soon be under construction. We have experienced extensive growth in both the performing and visual arts programs and we strive to meet the demands of a flourishing student body.

“The Violinist” by Edna Corona, Student

2019 - 2020 Art EventsNov. 20 – 21………………....................................................Invitational Art Show April 29 – 30…………………...........................5th Annual Juried Student Art Show

For more information on Visual & Performing Arts events, visit LoneStar.edu/UP-Events,

or call our Visual & Performing Arts Department at 281.290.2742.

Back Page art: Arts 1311, Design 1 - 2D by Mami MurayamaCover art: “Architectural Model” by Moshe Gonzales, Student

in theVisual & Performing Arts

Lounge Gallery

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REQUIREMENTS: Two-dimensional works with hanging wire firmly attached.

To be considered, please send the following to Kari.Breitigam@LoneStar.edu:

1. Web-quality jpeg images of the work you would like to display; 2. A short statement (no more than 300 words) about your work; 3. An image list with title, size, media and year created.

Calling for Entries to Exhibit