more THan 500
newspapers are publIsHed In Texas, Texas Art schools
wITH a combIned cIrculaTIon of 4.1 mIllIon.
Of course, Texas boasts many other
postsecondary schools with excellent
arts programs. For instance, the Fiske
Guide to Colleges cites a number of Texas
“A bachelor’s degree allows students a lot Beyond four Years
universities with “unusual strength” in
of elective credits so they can move around Those who earn a four-year degree at the
categories such as architecture, art and
in different disciplines,” Milnes explains. University of North Texas often pursue
design, communications and journalism,
“It leaves a lot of room for study in foreign further education, Milnes says. The school
dance, drama, film and TV, and music.
languages and related cultural subjects.” offers master of arts degrees in art education
They include Rice University, Texas A&M
Most students who plan to work as designers and art history. Art education is of interest
University, Texas Christian University,
and illustrators obtain a bachelor’s degree. to students who want to teach in elementary
and the University of Texas at Austin. The
The University of North Texas offers 13 and secondary schools and community
website www.artschools.com provides a
programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, colleges. The art history degree appeals to
general directory of Texas art schools and
and doctoral degrees in art history, art students who prefer to work in museums.
programs at the university level.
education, design, and studio arts. With Students who wish to advance their art can
The military offers other opportunities
2,400 students and 50 faculty members, the pursue a master of fine arts (MFA) degree.
for career education after high school, even
School of Visual Arts is one of the largest in MFA programs give students the benefit of
in the arts. For instance, Judd points out,
the country. working closely with a group of fellow artists.
some branches of the armed services train
Milnes says students also benefit from being “A really good master of fine arts program
and employ photographers. “That is one way
so close to Dallas/Fort Worth. Design majors, is exciting,” Milnes says. “It gives students a
a student could learn about certain kinds of
for instance, can secure internships with chance to discuss their work with a group of
photography,” he says.
museums, jewelers, and fashion companies. other artists and develop their talents faster
Whether pursuing career development
than they would have on their own.”
in the military, in a university, or on
To teach art at the university level,
the job, arts professionals stress the
students need at least an MFA. Many
importance of continued learning after
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Judd says, “artists are always learning and
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ech prep in Texas is a great way to earn
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not, they’ll be left behind.”
college credits toward a technical career
while you’re still in high school. Tech prep
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for more information on Tech prep, visit
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