Register at the beginning of your last year to qualify for on-campus interviews and access to jobs listed on the telephone jobline. CPPS is in the University Union, Suite 320. Majoring in drawing and painting As a drawing and painting major, you will study art appreciation, art history, design, drawing, painting, printmaking and other studio arts. A portfolio is not required for admission to the program, although if you are a transfer student, you may need to submit one for placement. Upon completion of painting theory in the sophomore year, you will have your work reviewed by faculty to determine if you should continue in the program.
Students also exhibit in a senior show, which serves as an exit review.
Students majoring in drawing and painting have opportunities to exhibit their work in competitions that are judged by professional artists. In addition, the Union Gallery regularly displays student works. The School of Visual Arts has the nation's largest art program at a public institution. The school is within easy commuting distance of Dallas and Fort Worth where major art museums, galleries, the Dallas Apparel Mart and numerous advertising and interior design businesses provide valuable resources and experiences for UNT students. Two other campus buildings house additional classrooms and laboratories, as well as the Texas Fashion Collection and Cora Stafford Gallery.