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Department of Art

Faculty

Christopher M. Nadaskay (1993). University Professor of Art and Department Chair. B.A., Southern Arkansas University; M.F.A., Texas A&M, Commerce.

Haelim Allen (2010). Associate Professor of Art. B.A., University of Maryland; M.R.E., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.F.A., University of Maryland.

Steve Halla (2009). Associate Professor of Art. B.A., Moody Bible Institute; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Texas.

Angela Lee (2023). Professor of Art. B.A., Belmont University; M.A., Austin Peay State University; M.F.A., Azusa Pacific University.

Paige Ward Moore (2019). Assistant Professor of Art. B.A., Union University; M.F.A., University of Florida.

Mission Statement

The Department of Art provides an environment and curriculum devoted to developing skills, stimulating critical thinking, and expressing creativity within the framework of a Christian liberal arts program.

Curriculum Requirements

In the freshman year art students begin a five-course visual foundations sequence in drawing and design. Students complete a five-course art history sequence and pursue visual studies in one of several areas of concentration. Students may also choose to major in Pre-professional Art Therapy or minor in Digital Media Studies and/or Visual Theory and Aesthetics. An art major who wishes to teach art grades K-12 may receive licensure. See Teacher Licensure IV.

Through department activities students may participate in a variety of related service projects, trips, and social events. The University Art Gallery presents an ongoing series of art exhibits highlighting a wide variety of professional artists’ work. In addition, the gallery presents an annual exhibit of student work and graduating senior exhibits.

Graduates of the department may continue studies at the graduate level or pursue work in a variety of areas such as graphic design, ux design, ceramics, sculpture, illustration, independent studio art, museum and curatorial, gallery sales, photography, teaching, or web design.

Students desiring consideration for transfer studio credit, advanced placement, department scholarships, and workshops must submit a portfolio for review by the art faculty. Awards are based on this review and outstanding performance in art coursework.

The Department of Art is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and is affiliated with several organizations and programs that enhance student learning:

  • College Art Association of America (CAA)
  • Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA)
  • American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
  • Jackson Union Sculpture Tour (JUST)
  • Trinity Institute
  • Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
  • Union University Painters Guild
  • Union University Potters Guild

The Department Faculty also encourage participation in regional and national conferences.

Assessment of Majors

Students with a major in the Department are required to take ART 398 for assessment of work in the major after the completion of 12 hours in their chosen area of concentration. In this course, students must submit a digital portfolio and make a formal presentation of that work to the art faculty. Art B.F.A. and B.A. majors are required to present an exhibition of their work/research project as seniors; B.A. Art majors in ART 499, at the Union University Scholarship Symposium. B.F.A. Art majors are required to create a body of work, exhibition, oral review and portfolio in ART 465. B.F.A. Graphic Design majors are required to submit a senior project for exhibition, oral review and a portfolio of work. Portfolios will be retained in the department.