Dr. Rote is My Hero

I really enjoy our art history classes here at TAMUCC. I think that art history gives me a new and diverse perspective of fine art...this also influences my work in a positive way and helps me discover my own style of painting. Dr. Rote is really passionate about the material she covers and is always available to give us extra help if we have questions on slides and is open to extra credit opportunities!

I am really excited about the opportunity to study abroad in France and Italy!! Our trip is planned for spring break 2009. Since I have never been abroad, I am looking forward to experiencing first hand the some of the works we have studied in our art history classes.

Although these courses are very demanding, I believe they made me a more well rounded artist and student! I would recommend that everyone take advantage of our art history courses and study abroad opportunities here at Texas A&M Univeristy–Corpus Christi.

–Karen Hollaway, Senior, Art Major

Printmaking Studio

Sculpture equals fun...

Monday, we filled eighteen plaster molds with molten metal. How many classes let you walk away with that experience and a chunk of bronze in whatever form you want?

Intermediate sculpture with Professor Reuter has been a blast and even though it’s quite labor intensive, and I feel like I was hit by a truck, I have to pause and appreciate all of the work that went into the making of the truck. If molds were used, I can relate.

From the tear jerking smell of silicone and the sizzling frustration of hot wax to the endless buckets of plaster/sand ‘milkshakes’, the profits of the process are finally being realized.

A sculpture which started in clay has now taken it’s form in bronze.
The class proves to be invigorating and valuable. I recommend it.

(Images recorded November 10, 2008).

Bronze Pour

Professor Greg Reuter posted this video. To learn more about art at Texas A&M-CC, visit us here >

Small and Honest

Hello, I am a current student at TAMUCC. I have been here for a few years now and I can say it has certainly put the art world into perspective for me. To be frank, I came to this school for two reasons, it is close to home(always a good thing) and I had received a scholarship so it was a pretty obvious choice for me. I entered the art department because ever since I was young it has been a passion for me even though I never really participated in any art classes. I originally came in order to learn technique, thankfully, with a new graphic arts program coming up there will be even more to learn about. The faculty is very kind and attentive to your needs personally should you ask of such. I am hoping to graduate with a Bachelor in Arts very soon. My personal favorites when it comes to classes are the computer based ones and the ceramic classes. I adore electronics and the art that can get produced by it and ceramics is a very calming and interesting art for me. I think this is a very lovely starting campus for anyone thinking of joining us here at the island university. Below are a couple of pieces done by me.









Drawing I final by Erica Lee Vasquez
Charcoal



Orchestra Banner 2007 by Erica Lee Vasquez
Photoshop

Louis Katz

Louis Katz, Professor of Art, TAMUCC. Not Intended for Functional Use video teaser! Check out more about ceramics at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi here >