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courses are on an experimental ground where the advocate of shaped canvases may work congenially beside the student of Pop Art or of Renaissance realism. Ultimately, there is a confrontation of these issues in the senior Seminar, a discussion course which encourages a synthesis of the individual's point of view and his ability to support his beliefs in the face of challenges by other students.

MAJOR IN SCULPTURE

Tyler has long been known for the work of its Department of Sculpture. ...A rounded experience in the creative and technical aspects of sculpture is provided in basic courses required of all students. During the first years, students model from life and work in clay, stone, wood, and metal. A particular delight is the time devoted to animal sculpture when, for several weeks each spring, the model stand is occupied by a rooster, goat, or pony. Upper-division students work in an experimental atmosphere stimulated by the innovations in the field of sculpture during recent years. Of particular interest is the current extension of the boundaries of sculptural media to include plastics, brightly painted surfaces, photography, cloth, and even the written word. Advanced students may use the facilities of such collaborating studios as ceramics and metal smithing and the Tyler campus offers a Sculpture Court and other attractive situations where their work may be exhibited in an architectural setting.

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Adviser: Jack C. Davis, Assistant Dean of the School of Art

This is a four semester (or equivalent) curriculum which furthers the student's development as a creative artist and prepares him for teaching art on the college level. Awarding of the degree signifies that the recipient is ready to practice as a professional painter, sculptor, print-maker, or craftsman on a level of maturity. It also indicates that he has demonstrated substantial knowledge of art history and articulate command of the written and spoken word.

Enrollment is limited. Prerequisites are the bachelor's degree, a scholastic record indicating a potential for graduate work, and a minimum of 40 semester hours of undergraduate preparation in Art and 12 credits in Art History. Beyond these factors, major consideration is given to the student's art work which is evaluated by the Graduate Faculty. The applicant's portfolio should reveal a clearly focused personal point of view, original concepts, and technical skill in several media. The submission of drawings is a further portfolio requirement. If his application is approved, the student is then admitted on a provisional basis. Upon completion of 6 or more semester hours of studio course work, his progress is reviewed by the Graduate Faculty who determine his acceptance as a degree candidate.

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...The M.F.A. curriculum is designed to guide the student toward professional competence in a broad range of studio disciplines as well as in his field of specialization. Since the undergraduate experiences of master's degree candidates are by no means uniform, implementation of this goal requires flexibility in the formulation of degree requirements. Hence, the student is expected to complete a minimum of