米格尔R. 丝膜

米格尔R. 丝膜 is a native of Corpus Christi, 德州. He completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree , with a concentration in printmaking from 德州 A&I University, Kingsville, 德州. He later moved to 圣安东尼奥, 德州 to enter the Master of Fine Arts program where he completed his studies with a concentration in printmaking. He remained in 圣安东尼奥 and after several teaching appointments in and around the 圣安东尼奥 area, Mr. 丝膜 was hired as a full-time tenure track faculty member with the University of the Incarnate Word in 2001 and has remained with the University for 20 ever since. While continuing to work in printmaking, Miguel has focused more of his art in the media of 绘画, drawing and mixed techniques. He has presented work throughout the U.S. and has presented in Canada, Germany, Mexico and Peru.

MFA The University of 德州 at 圣安东尼奥, 圣安东尼奥, TX, Art with a Concentration in Printmaking, 1982

BFA德州A&金斯维尔大学, Kingsville, 德州, Art with Concentrations in 绘画 and Printmaking, 1977

• Assistant Professor of Art, The University of the Incarnate Word (2001 - Present), 圣安东尼奥, 德州.
• Adjunct 教师, Southwest 德州 State University (2000 - 1999), San Marcos, 德州.
• 兼职教员，圣. Philips College (1999 - 1999), 圣安东尼奥, 德州.
• Adjunct 教师, 绘画,, The Southwest School of Art & Craft (1998 - Present), 圣安东尼奥, 德州.
• Adjunct 教师, Palo Alto College (1994 - 2003), 圣安东尼奥, 德州.
• 德州 Interim Visual Arts Program Director, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (1993 - 1993), 圣安东尼奥, 德州.
• Exhibitions Preparator and Art Instructor, 绘画, 绘画和版画, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (1983 - 1998), 圣安东尼奥, 德州.
• Adjunct 教师, 绘画, 绘画和版画, The Southwest School of Art & Craft (1983 - 1984), 圣安东尼奥, 德州.

• 德州 Association of Schools of Art, 2014-Present
• 圣安东尼奥 Art League Museum, 2007-Present
• 圣安东尼奥 Museum of Art, 2007-2009
• College Art Association, 2006-2007, 2009-Present

ARTH 1310 Masterworks of World Art This is a one-semester survey of Western and non-Western art: 绘画, 雕塑, 体系结构, 等. This course will explore art from the earliest civilizations (Egyptian, 希腊, 和罗马), from the late medieval period (Romanesque and Gothic), 源自中美洲(公元前1500年.C. 至1520a.D.), from the Renaissance (Da Vinci, Michelangelo), and from the modern and post-modern eras of the U.S. 和拉丁美洲.

ARTS 2311 Three-Dimensional Design, In this course students will examine elements of 3-D design, 包括想法, materials and techniques related to 雕塑, and the practice in their use.

ARTH 3360 Survey in Contemporary Art, a survey of contemporary art from Impressionism to the present through an examination of the ways in which artists have interpreted or responded to the world and the human condition. This course takes into consideration the kinds of physical, 心理, cultural and temporal realities that are recognized and/or constructed by modern artists. Like all courses in the history of art, this course can enhance our perception and experience of our world through a heightened visual awareness.

艺术1301绘画1, an introduction to the common materials and methods used in various drawing techniques. By working from observation students learn how to represent perspective, 使用颜色, imitate light and create strong compositions. Subject matter includes still lives, drawing from reproduction, the use of the live model, 户外场景.

art1311设计, an introduction to the elements of 2-D design, including the elements of art and the principles of organization, and practice in their use.

ARTS 2301制图II, a continuation of the exploration of drawing styles and techniques begun in ARTS 1301. 学生 continue to work from observation, but spend more time developing a language of personal expression by pursuing individual themes and styles. The examination of historical examples by various artists and the discussion of significant issues related to those works emphasizing global consciousness continues.

ARTS 3301 Advanced Drawing, the exploration of drawing styles in ARTS 2301 continues with more individualized guidance in developing a language of personal expression pursuing individual themes and styles. Historical examples by various artists in different styles continue to be discussed with regard to issues related to global awareness, 多样性, 以及社会公正.

艺术2320绘画1, an introduction to the common materials and methods used in various traditional 绘画 techniques. By working from observation and from example students learn to construct str等hers and str等h canvas, 混合并涂漆, 使用颜色, work with various 绘画 media and create strong compositions. Subject matter includes still life, landscape and 绘画 from reproductions as well as free expression.

ARTS 3300 Color Theory for Artists, In this course students will examine the properties of color based on the research of Josef Albers, including the effects of light on color perception, color changes as determined by context, 颜色的强度, color’s spatial properties, deliberate color discord and more.

艺术3321绘画2, continued exploration of fundamental 绘画 techniques begun in ARTS 2320 with an emphasis on developing an individual voice in a preferred style, 现实主义还是抽象主义, 使用丙烯酸, 油或混合介质. 学生 continue to look at historical examples by various artists with a larger focus on contemporary work, and discuss significant issues related to those works, especially those relating to 多样性 以及社会公正.

艺术3351版画1, an introduction to the basic printmaking techniques including monotype, relief and intaglio processes. 另外, students learn the history and vocabulary of printmaking and discuss significant issues related to the medium.

艺术3352版画2, an exploration of advanced techniques in printmaking, including reduction block color relief printing and combined intaglio techniques with an emphasis on individual expression. 学生 continue the study of the history and vocabulary of printmaking and discuss significant issues related to the medium.

ARTS 3390 Junior Studio, a course in which students build a portfolio in a single discipline/media. 学生 work individually with the instructor to identify their discipline concentration and determine the number of works to be made. Class time consists of individual critiques of the work being made, and includes discussion and research of the artists who have influenced their working style.

ARTH 4399 Issues in Contemporary Art, a study of contemporary art from 1940 to the present through an examination of major developments in 体系结构, 绘画, 和雕塑. 学生 are expected to identify individual pieces of contemporary art, analyze those works both verbally and in writing, and to compare and contrast art from different time periods/movements.

ARTS 4399 Special Topics: Working with the Model for 绘画 and Drawing, a studio course with substantial work from the model. The emphasis will be on your development of control of the drawing and 绘画 media for pictorial purposes.

ARTS 4355/4655 Museology, provides and internship in a museum setting. This course is taken by juniors or seniors in the art program who have at least nine hours of art history and who have demonstrated a high level of interest in art history. The faculty member provides instruction in proper conduct for a museum setting, especially in the handling of artwork. The faculty member also assigns additional readings in art history to help the student become familiar with the artwork in the museum.

ARTS 4389 Internship in Art in the Non-Profit Sector, an internship in which the student works with an established non-profit organization such as Blue Star Art Space, ArtPace, Stonemetal新闻, 阿兹特兰文化中心, or a similar organization. This course is taken by seniors in the art program who have expressed an interest in working in arts administration in the non-profit sector. The faculty member provides instruction in proper conduct for a professional art setting and assigns readings or advises on topics such as non-profit funding and budgets, 管理者的实践, exhibition and installation practices and educational programming.

ARTS 4390 Senior Capstone, the culmination course for art majors. This course provides the theory and practice for creating a group exhibit, including the selection and placement of individual art objects to create a cohesive statement. The students work together to create a unified exhibit supported by artists’ statements, 标签和文件. Reading and writing about contemporary art as well as participation in the art world through practical application (attending exhibits, 参加伤残表演, 等.)也是必需的.