University of North Texas

College of Visual Arts and Design

CVAD Alum Carl Finch heads the two-time Grammy winning band, Brave Combo.
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The CVAD Art Education Doctoral Program is a nationally ranked program, #13 in North America
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One of every fifteen students at the University of North Texas is a CVAD major!
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UNT is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
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Art Education faculty members Chris Bain and Nadine Kalin served on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Art Education, one of the most prestigious journals in the field.
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UNT‘s MFA program ranks in the upper 25% nationally according to US News and World Report
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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.
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As of Fall 2008, all new CVAD MFA students will receive $1000 scholarships.
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In Spring 2008, CVAD donors sponsored over $50,000 in scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students!
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The CVAD NAEA student chapter won the 2008 Student Organization Distinguished Service award from the University
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The Department of Art Education and Art History prepares more art teachers each year than any other university in Texas.
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CVAD‘s Ph.D. program in Art Education is among the top-rated programs in the U.S.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CVAD offers regular opportunities to study and travel in countries such as China, England, Ireland, Russia, and Scotland.
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CVAD‘s Texas Fashion Collection includes over 15,000 fabulous dresses by designers such as Balenciaga, Dior, de la Renta, and many others.
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CVAD Art Education alum Susan Gabbard is the former president of the National Art Education Association.
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CVAD alum, sculptor, Jesús Moroles, is on the Board of the Smithsonian Institute
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“I learned a lot about the creative process for producing a complete original work.”
- Jezzalie Gill (Drawing 1)
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CVAD‘s Texas Fashion Collection includes over 15,000 fabulous dresses by designers such as Balenciaga, Dior, de la Renta, and many others.
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CVAD Art Education alum Susan Gabbard is the former president of the National Art Education Association.
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CVAD alum, sculptor, Jesús Moroles, is on the Board of the Smithsonian Institute
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Interior Design MFA student Greta Buehrle was named one of two IDEC Foundation Graduate Scholars for 2009.
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College Office

College of Visual Arts and Design
University of North Texas

USPS mailing address:

1155 Union Circle #305100 Denton, TX 76203-5017

Physical Delivery address:

1201 W. Mulberry Street, Denton, TX, 76201

(940) 565-2216 (General Information)
(940) 565-4717 (FAX)
cvad@unt.edu

Dean: Robert Milnes Ph.D.
940-565-4003 | milnes@unt.edu | robertmilnes.com

Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs: Eric Ligon
940-565-2216 | eric.ligon@unt.edu

Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs: Jean MK Miller
940-565-4001 | jean.miller@unt.edu

CVAD Development Director: Susan Sanders 940-565-4026 | Susan.Sanders@unt.edu

Assistant to the Dean: Elyce Franks
940-565-4003 | elyce.franks@unt.edu

Administrative Coordinator I: Gayle Cox
940-565-4001 | gayle@unt.edu

Administrative Services Officer: Mary Miller
940-565-4002 | mary.miller@unt.edu

Faculty

Art History

Art Education

Communication Design

Fashion Design

Interior Design

Ceramics

Core

Laura Beard | Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator Design I
laura.beard@unt.edu
Rachel Black | Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator Drawing I
    rachel.black@unt.edu
Elaine Pawlowicz | Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator Drawing II
    940-369-8633 | pawlowicz@unt.edu | www.faultywire.com
James Thurman | Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator Design II
    james.thurman@unt.edu

Drawing & Painting

Fibers

Metalsmithing & Jewelry

New Media Art

Nadav Assor | Visiting Assistant Professor | nadav.assor@unt.edu
Jenny Vogel | Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator | jenny.vogel@unt.edu
www.jennyvogel.net

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Richard Davis | Professor and Program Coordinator | 940-565-4011
rdavis@unt.edu

Watercolor

Millie Giles | Lecturer | 940-369-7229 | giles@unt.edu | Watercolor Worldwide

Staff:

Student Services

Computer Support

Art Education & Art History

Betsy Snethen | Administrative Coordinator I | 940-565-4777 | aeah@unt.edu

Design

Deanna Ooley | Core Design Administrative Assistant
mailto:Deanna.Ooley@unt.edu
Ashley Parsons | Administrative Coordinator I | 940-565-3621 | design@unt.edu

Studio Arts

NTIEVA

Daniel Watson | Program Project Specialist IV | 940-565-3954
watsond@unt.edu

Gallery

Visual Resources Collection

Texas Fashion Collection

Myra Walker | Professor and Texas Fashion Collection Director |940- 565-2732
walker@unt.edu
Dawn Lamar Figueroa | Administrative Coordinator-Assistant Curator III
940- 565-2732 |mailto:Dawn.Figueroa@unt.edu