University of North Texas

College of Visual Arts and Design

UNT CVAD - Images
  • CVAD Alum Carl Finch heads the two-time Grammy winning band, Brave Combo.

    Did you know?

  • The CVAD Art Education Doctoral Program is a nationally ranked program, #13 in North America

    Did you know?

  • One of every fifteen students at the University of North Texas is a CVAD major! 

    Did you know?

  • UNT is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design

    Did you know?

  • Three Art Education faculty members (Chris Bain, Rina Kundu, and Nadine Kalin) have served on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Art Education, one of the most prestigious journals in the field.

    Did you know?

  • UNT‘s MFA program ranks in the upper 25% nationally according to US News and World Report

    Did you know?

  • CVAD‘s Communication Design students won nine of fifteen Best of Show prizes in this year‘s Dallas Society of Visual Communication 4th Annual National Student Show.

    Did you know?

  • As of Fall 2008, all new CVAD MFA students will receive $1000 scholarships.

    Did you know?

  • In Spring 2008, CVAD donors sponsored over $50,000 in scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students!

    Did you know?

  • The CVAD NAEA student chapter won the 2008 Student Organization Distinguished Service award from the University

    Did you know?

  • The Department of Art Education and Art History prepares more art teachers each year than any other university in Texas.

    Did you know?

  • CVAD‘s Ph.D. program in Art Education is among the top-rated programs in the U.S.

    Did you know?

  • Recent graduates of the art history program have pursued advanced degrees at University of Texas, Tufts University, University of Rochester, City College of New York, University of Arizona, Southern Methodist University, and Texas Christian University.

    Did you know?

  • CVAD art historians were the first UNT faculty chosen to participate in UNT‘s Next Generation course redesign. This program is considered to be a national model.

    Did you know?

  • The Department of Art Education and Art History faculty includes presidents of three national and international professional societies and the 2006 Art Educator of the Year.

    Did you know?

  • CVAD offers regular opportunities to study and travel in countries such as China, England, Ireland, Russia, and Scotland.

    Did you know?

  • CVAD‘s Texas Fashion Collection includes over 15,000 fabulous dresses by designers such as Balenciaga, Dior, de la Renta, and many others.

    Did you know?

  • CVAD Art Education alum Susan Gabbard is the former president of the National Art Education Association.

    Did you know?

  • CVAD alum, sculptor, Jesús Moroles, is on the Board of the Smithsonian Institute

    Did you know?

  • “I learned a lot about the creative process for producing a complete original work.”

    - Jezzalie Gill (Drawing 1)

    Did you know?

  • CVAD‘s Texas Fashion Collection includes over 15,000 fabulous dresses by designers such as Balenciaga, Dior, de la Renta, and many others.

    Did you know?

  • CVAD Art Education alum Susan Gabbard is the former president of the National Art Education Association.

    Did you know?

  • CVAD alum, sculptor, Jesús Moroles, is on the Board of the Smithsonian Institute

    Did you know?

  • Interior Design MFA student Greta Buehrle was named one of two IDEC Foundation Graduate Scholars for 2009.

    Did you know?

UNT CVAD - Images

Student Organizations

ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)

The UNT chapter for the American Society of Interior Designers participates in local charity events, social events, shows, competitions, and will be starting two new programs this year: a professional mentorship program for upperclassmen and a mentorship program for freshmen and sophomores. This particular program will pair the lower classmen with a junior or senior in order to provide support and advice on portfolio reviews, classes, projects, and much more. ASID meets one evening per month in the Art Building. If you are an interior design student, please join us!

Art History Society

The purpose of the Art History Society at the University of North Texas is to foster the appreciation of artworks and art criticism. The Society extends membership to all currently enrolled UNT students, and encourages scholars of all disciplines. The Society meets for group discussions, museum field trips and art lectures.

Clay Guild

The Clay Guild has 25+ active members. It sponsors workshops such as the four day wood fire workshop coming this year. The Guild raises over $10,000 a year in support of visiting artists, and to help students attend NCECA through donations from businesses and sales.

Metals Club

The Metals Club is an organization that started in 2005. There are 20+ active members that have passionate interests in metals. The Club sponsors jewelry sales/fundraisers at least once a semester that feature metal designs and other types of jewelry as a means of promoting their artwork and raising enough money to support visiting artists.

MODA (Members of the Designing Arts)

MODA (Members of the Designing Arts) is an organization whose purpose is to promote an interest in the creative arts with an emphasis in the area of fashion design amongst the student body of the University of North Texas. The goals of the organization are to increase awareness of the fashion community within the campus of the University of North Texas, to give back to the community by hosting a series of fashion related events and activities, and to provide help to fellow members of the fashion design program and others interested in fashion by holding demonstrations on basic technical skills.

NAEA

The UNT Student Chapter of the National Art Education Association is a group of like minded students who think that art plays an important role in the lives of individuals. The organization as a whole is committed to supporting this belief through their voice and actions. Membership dues are $6 per semester. For more information please visit the official UNT NAEA website at http://www.untnaea.comor the NAEA MySpace page at www.myspace.com/untnaeastudentchapter.

Parallax Photography Club

Photography student organization.

Printmaking Association of North Texas Students (PANTS)

The Printmaking Association is a UNT student group that promotes printmaking within the DFW-Denton area. We do this through gallery shows, visiting artists, workshops, volunteering, collaborative projects, awarding scholarships, museum and conference field trips, print sales, and print trades.

VENT

The club has been in existence since 2000. 10-25 members. They have a website, resource links, regular Friday lunch meetings, and have started to offer portfolio workshops for students interested in the comm. design program.

Painting and Drawing Association

  • President: Dan Lam
  • Vice President: Keith Spinn
  • Secretary: Eric Dyer
  • Treasurer: Marie Brooks
  • Event Coordinator: Candace DiGiacomo
  • Historian: Andrew K Currey

Kappa Pi Honorary Art Fraternity

Kappa Pi is an international hororary art fraternity with the purpose of untiting artists who care about art in its role in life. This fraternity bonds conscientious artists together to form a unit which is influential in the art department as well as the community.

Happening at CVAD

Featured Work

view all work

   
NOVEMBER ’10

view all events

Announcements

view all announcements

Opportunities

view all opportunities