Art

Program Level: Pre-Majors/Transfer
Department: Fine Arts/Kinesiology
Institute: Creative & Communication Arts
College: SPC
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Preparing and Inspiring Artists for Careers in Visual Art.

 

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What is the SPC Art Program?

Located on the Eastside of San Antonio, St. Philip’s College is positioned to be for the students and the local community. We believe that art has value for all students, regardless of their area of focus. Through the visual arts, we not only provide professional instruction in art-specific skills, but students also learn to appreciate the visual arts by attending art exhibitions, meeting local and visiting artists, and the value of the visual arts in the community. Students will also have opportunities to exhibit in local galleries.

The Art Pre-Major is geared to prepare visual art students for transfer to a 4-year Art Program and to give them the skills and knowledge necessary to engage in the art process both in and out of the studio. We provide students the opportunity to grow and develop their creativity, critical thinking, and the soft skills necessary to succeed in any career. 

Students taking a visual arts course can expect to learn Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Ceramics, Design foundations, and Sculpture, in addition to electives like Art History and Art Appreciation. Art students at St. Philip’s College are allowed to create work, exhibit their work in the student gallery, and learn to facilitate a gallery from installation to exhibitions as part of a work-study each semester.

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What's special about the program?

St. Philip's College offers a unique opportunity for those interested in the visual arts. Students can expect to be involved in creating artwork that touches on skills ranging from classical to contemporary approaches to the art practice.

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What will I learn in the program?

The Visual Arts courses at St. Philip’s College are focused on learning and applying skills using different media and developing the student’s personal and creative voice within those media.

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What can I do with this course of study?

The study of art can be the basis for many fields, including studio art, arts administration, art therapy, education, media, communications, technology, teacher certification, and more.

See What Courses We Have to Offer

Interested in seeing what SPC has to offer in visual Arts? Check out a listing of courses and our faculty. Faculty and staff in the Art program are here to teach students to apply their skills in different media and develop a personal and creative voice.

Contact Information

Department Chair:
Vincent Hardy
vhardy@alamo.edu
210-486-2205
MLK Watson Fine Arts Center (WFAC), 202
Art Program Coordinator:
Jennifer Agricola-Mojica
jagricola@alamo.edu
210-486-2361
MLK Watson Fine Arts Center (WFAC), 203
Music Program Coordinator:
Joshua Frilling
jfrilling@alamo.edu
210-486-2326
MLK Watson Fine Arts Center (WFAC), 214-C