General Information

Mississippi University for Women has been named No. 1 among the best public regional liberal arts colleges in the south by U.S. News and World Report in its 11th annual America's Best Colleges guide. For the fifth consecutive year, MUW ranked in the top five for "academic reputation" among Tier 1 in rankings of Southern liberal arts colleges. MUW also ranked in the top 10 Southern regional liberal arts colleges for diversity.

Faculty

Department Chair: Robert Gibson
Professors: Tom Nawrocki
Associate Professors: Robert Gibson, Robert Manning
Assistant Professors: Beverly Joyce, Shawn Dickey, Alex Stelioes-Wills

Accreditation

Mississippi University for Women is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The B.F.A. in Art Education program is approved by the Mississippi State Department of Education and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, thereby enabling graduates to satisfy the certification requirements for the State of Mississippi in Art Education.

General Program Information

Students majoring in the Department of Art and Design may earn one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in the area of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education and Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Interior Design or Studio Art.

Art Core

All art students (in the BA and BFA programs) must complete the art core. Note: Some courses taken for the major may also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study.
ART 103 Design I (3)
ART 104 Design II (3)
ART 105 Drawing I (3)
ART 106 Drawing II (3)
ART 195 Computers in Art (3)
ART 211 Art History I (3)
ART 212 Art History II (3)
ART 220 Fine Arts Photography I
ART 301 Art as a Profession (1)
ART 311 Twentieth-Century Art I (3)
ART 312 Twentieth-Century Art II (3)
Printmaking (3)
Select one from the following list of Crafts course (3):

ART 230 Clay Arts I (3)
ART 236 Fiber Arts I (3)
ART 334 Metal Arts I (3)
Select one Painting course form the following: (3)
ART 270 Watercolor Painting I (3)
ART 375 Acrylic Painting and Mixed Media (3)
ART 377 Oil Painting I (3)
Total Art Core 40 hours

Note: ART 102, Art Appreciation, cannot be taken for credit by an Art major.
Community/junior college transfer students who have taken a comparable class may have it
accepted as a general elective only.

Internships

All students in the Graphic Design, Interior Design, Theatre, Commercial Music, Art Education, and Music Education programs are required to complete an internship experience as part of their graduation requirements. The internship is designed to acquaint the student with actual professional practices in the discipline represented by the major area of study. The performance of each student will be evaluated by a professor and by the internship employer. These students may or may not receive payment for their work experiences. The internship is optional for other Fine Arts majors.

Writing Proficiency

Students will be graded on both writing skills and content in at least one selected course in their major area.

Student Responsibility

Students are responsible for their own property. The Division of Fine and Performing Arts will not assume responsibility for art work or materials, musical instruments or equipment, or any other personal property or possessions.

Scholarship Funds

The following scholarships are available upon application. Some restrictions apply, contact the division office for information. Money available may vary.
Scholarships Available: Eugenia Summer Fund
Mary Evelyn Stringer Fund
Helen Mullen Fund
Amy Byrnes Fund
Summer-Stringer Fund
Ralph Hudson Fund
F & PF Arts Fund