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Department of Visual and Theatre Arts
102 Fine Arts Building
University of TN at Martin
Martin, TN 38238
(731) 881-7400
Douglas Cook, Chair
dcook@utm.edu

 

 

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FAST FACTS...

 

OUR GRADUATES SAY IT ALL!

 

    "The faculty of Visual and Theatre Arts were always there for me.  They were

     such a great resource as I neared graduation and began my job search.    

     The skills I learned in classes and on my internship helped me find a job in 

     the design field right after graduation."

 

Candace Cockrell

Senior Graphic Designer

Journal Communications Publishing Group

Nashville, TN    

                                                                              

 

  

  "The professors and the staff assisted me in getting my first student job as    

     well as my first job after graduation.  I would not have had this much success

     without my ties to UT Martin.  Even after graduation, the professors are

     always looking out for your best interest.  The job I have today was a direct

     referral from my old professor, even though it was a year and a half since I

     graduated."

 

Stephanie Raines

Graphic Designer

The Pictsweet Company

Bells, TN

 

     "The UT Martin Visual and Theatre Arts Department and the BFA degree 

       program helped me turn my love for the outdoors into a great job! 

       Now my advocation is my vocation."

 

John Hoffman

Photo Editor

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Memphis, TN

                                                          

 

More FAST FACTS...

  • Students with arts skills and arts abilities (performing, writing, drawing, whatever) have marketable skills.  Skills that most other people do not have.  Skills and abilities that are in demand.
  • UT Martin can help you fully realize your talents and prepare you for your life's work - not just working to live.
  • In addition to the standard academic scholarships, arts scholarships are also available for incoming 1st year and upper-level students.
  • Studio class size ranges from 15-20 students (you recieve the attention you deserve)
  • Graduates recieve the right training with the latest in tools, technique, and technology for today's competitive working world.
  • The Graphic Design Lab has the latest in technology and software, easily accessible to our students.
  • Our highly reguarded faculty "pay attention" to your needs - which really "pays" off after graduation. (average student/teacher ratio of 13 to 1)
  • The Visual and Theatre Arts Department Art Education program has a 100% placement record.
  • The Visual and Theatre Arts Department Dance Education emphasis is the first (and best) in the State of Tennessee.
  • Theatre emphasis students regualrly attend professional competitive auditions at both the state and regional levels.
  • Our programs give you ample opportunity for performing or exhibiting works. We believe you can't succeed unless you participate. Opportunities include Vanguard Theatre, The UT Martin Dance Ensemble, The VTA Annual Student Art Exhibition, The Artists of the 21st Century, senior art exhibitions, professional performance auditions, guest artists, workshops, festivals, museum trips, and much more.
  • Students participate in professional, academic, and service activities through Alpha Psi Omega ( National Theatre Honor Society) and The Visual Arts Society (art/graphic design).

 

YOU CAN EXPECT FROM A UT MARTIN EDUCATION,

(Especially in the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts)

EVERYTHING THAT YOU HAVE EVER IMAGINED FROM WHAT YOU THOUGHT A COLLEGE EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE!

 

                        

 

Jennifer Baumgardner

Company Intern

B Street Theatre Company

Sacramento, CA