VISIT APPLY Art / Programs / Art Art The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art combines the elements of a traditional liberal arts education with a broad study of art and art history. Students have the opportunity to develop their artistic abilities in studio courses, become familiar with trends and styles of art through the centuries, and learn the basics of graphic design. HANAN VASQUEZ STUDENT UMHB has given me the opportunity to grow into myself, figure out what I want to do with my future, and have a family to rely on. The professors have helped me fall in love with art and help me become a better artist in many ways. Why should I choose a BFA in Art? Art majors learn techniques for creative problem solving, effective communication, and critical thinking- all of which are important to success in a wide range of professions. What are some courses I will take? Drawing Design Art History 3D Design Graphic Design History Catalog Information Art B.A. Art Minor Art History Minor Graphic Design Minor VISIT DEPARTMENT WEBSITE JOSEPH VELASQUEZ ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS Joseph Velasquez received his BFA from UMHB in 2003 and went on to receive his MFA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is the co-founder of Drive By Press, an on-site live t-shirt printing company that hand carves woodblocks for both t-shirts and posters and prints them live. He is also an Assistant Professor of Art at the Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Joseph has been published by Cannonball Press, Brooklyn, and has exhibited nationally and internationally. In addition to juried exhibitions and professional portfolio exchanges, Velasquez has served as curator of exhibitions at the Sling Shot Gallery, Madison, WI. What are some career options? K-12 art teacher Art consultant Art therapist Gallery director Museum education director Art administrator Where do graduates work? Numerous private studios Drive By Press Dominic Walsh Dance Theater Fab Lab, Houston SmooresDooDads Etsy shop Where have alumni gone for graduate studies? University of Oklahoma Naropa University University of Wisconsin-Madison North Texas State University The Guild School, SMU Texas Tech University Why study art at UMHB? The Baugh Center for the Visual Arts offers art majors well-equipped studios, beautiful gallery space, and plenty of areas for students to hang out and work. Studio classes are limited to 15 students, so you always have a chance to ask questions and get feedback from your professors. Art faculty members are professional artists who bring years of teaching experience to their classes. Art majors may take part in study abroad trips to cities such as Rome, Florence, Venice, Paris, and Prague. Scholarships are available to help cover the cost of travel and tuition. Ready to go? APPLY NOW LEARN MORE Employment Report It Title IX Reporting Contact Map & Directions College of Christian Studies College of Education College of Humanities & Sciences College of Visual & Performing Arts Mayborn College of Health Sciences McLane College of Business © 2021 | A-Z INDEX | DIRECTORY | PRIVACY & TERMS | ACCREDITATION | A CHRIST-CENTERED LEARNING COMMUNITY We Value Your Privacy SETTINGS NextRoll, Inc. ("NextRoll") and our advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies on this site and use personal data (e.g., your IP address). If you consent, the cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes described below. You can click "Allow All" or "Decline All" or click Settings above to customize your consent. NextRoll and our advertising partners process personal data to: ● Store and/or access information on a device; ● Create a personalized content profile; ● Select personalised content; ● Personalized ads, ad measurement and audience insights; ● Product development. For some of the purposes above, our advertising partners: ● Use precise geolocation data. Some of our partners rely on their legitimate business interests to process personal data. View our advertising partners if you wish to provide or deny consent for specific partners, review the purposes each partner believes they have a legitimate interest for, and object to such processing. If you select Decline All, you will still be able to view content on this site and you will still receive advertising, but the advertising will not be tailored for you. You may change your setting whenever you see the on this site. DECLINE ALL ALLOW ALL