Department of Art Brochure

ARTDEPARTMENT OF

Visual & Performing Arts

About the Program

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.

Faculty

Amy Sluis
Associate Professor of Art History
Department Chair, Art and Modern Languages
[email protected]
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, MFA
Professor of Art
[email protected]

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).

Creative Art Courses

ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation
Art 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 Gothic
Art 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 Modern
A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the
14th century to the present. Art History is focused on art’s role in culture throughout
history and the way history has impacted the development of art.

Studio 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.

ARTSH 1301, Honors Art Appreciation by Laura Schmidt, Student

Studio Courses

ARTS 1316 – Drawing I
Drawing 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 II
Drawing 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 I
Painting 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 II
This course is a continuation of Painting I, with an emphasis on individual
expression.

“Shadow Play” by Xochitl Carpintero, Student

Location and Facilities

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.
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.

“The Violinist” by Edna Corona, Student

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.

2019 - 2020 Art Events

Nov. 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.

LONE STAR COLLEGE-UNIVERSITY PARK

STUDENTS | FACULTY | STAFF

Calling for

Entries to Exhibit

in the
Visual & Performing Arts

Lounge Gallery

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

To be considered, please send the following to
[email protected]:

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.

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