Gregory Clayton, M.F.A.- Assistant Professor of Art Faye Doran, EdDProfessor of Art John Keller, PhDAssistant Professor of Art Paul Pitt, M.F.A.- Associate Professor of Art Don Robinson, M.A.- Professor of Art & Chairman of the Department 156 Keeping the grade ART DEPARTMENT Understanding stressed as well as knowledge Enriching the artisan understanding of students was just one of the goals of the art department. Other goals were developing greater proficiency in the arts, supplying the art training required by various disciplines and preparing students to teach. Five professors instructed the art majors with Dr. Don Robinson serving as chairman. The professors taught in all three, Bachelor of Art degree, Bachelor of Science degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, programs. To receive a bachelor of arts degree, the student was required to complete 37 hours of art. A minor was required. However, under the bachelor of science degree, an art major took 50 hours with no minor. Also under this program a student could WATCHFUL EYE. Toby Taylor, graduate assistant, aids Jonathan White, senior during Organic Chemistry, which is required of all Biology majors. -Photo by Sharon Bowles. major in interior design. Under the bachelor of fine arts degree, three majors, graphic design, three-dimensional design and painting, were offered. AIJ of these required 76 hours with no minor required. Before receiving an art degree, each prospective graduate had to present a senior art show. Each show lasted one week and was held in the Mildred Taylor Stevens Memorial Art Center. Formerly the president's home, the building was renovated for offices and an art gallery. The faculty members served their students more than just in the classroom. They were available for students any time of the day to help with their educational, spiritual, emotional, and physical needs. -Sharon Bowles READY FOR THE WHEEL. Janie Giles, sophomore, prepares clay for molding. Pottery was one of the many courses offered in the department. Photo by Sharon Bowles.
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