The role of the Studio Art Program is to provide a basis of support for the Benedict College Liberal Arts curriculum by offering a broad base of study in concepts and principles, historical perspectives, techniques and processes, understanding, and appreciation of the creation process. The mission of the Art Area makes a unique contribution to the broader mission of the College and academic community by addressing both the intellectual and aesthetic needs of its students, community, and state.
The Studio Art Program aims to provide students with broad educational experiences that will prepare them for career fields in art. Students selecting the Program of Study in Studio Art will be prepared for careers in fine arts. Students also have the option to select the Studio Art Program with a Concentration in Visual Communication. This program of study provides a sequence of graphic design courses that will enhance opportunities for careers in the design profession. Students in both Studio Art Programs will acquire knowledge and skills necessary for entrance into graduate school.
Benedict College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Founded in 1870 by a woman, Bathsheba A. Benedict, Benedict College is a private co-educational liberal arts institution with over 1,700 students enrolled in its 26 baccalaureate degree programs and 2 masters degree programs. Defying trends, Benedict College maintains a nearly equal male and female student population. This Midlands HBCU welcomes students from all 46 counties in South Carolina, 30 states across America, and 26 countries around the world.
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VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
The Visual Arts area at Benedict College is pleased to announce the availability of a Freshman Art Scholarship to assist talented freshman art students who major in Studio Art.
Visual Arts Scholarships are also awarded to rising sophomore, junior, and/or senior Studio Art majors who will have a minimum of 30 credits at the end of the current Spring semester, with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0.
Please contact Professor Gina Moore (gina.moore@benedict.edu) for additional information.
Over the years, Benedict College has remained true to the mission of preparing students to be “powers for good” in society. While the history of the college has been spectacular, Benedict’s future will surpass its past. Apply now!
COURSES OFFERED
Art 131 Foundations: 2D Emphasis
Art 132 Foundations: 3D Emphasis
Art 133 Foundations: Digital Experience
Art 134 Foundations: Drawing Experience
Art 210 Art/Design Career Seminar
Art 231 Observational Drawing
Art 232 Conceptual Drawing
Art 236 Visual Communication I
Art 237 Art History Survey I
Art 238 Art History Survey II
Art 321 Business of Art + Design
Art 324 History of Design
Art 331 Illustration I
Art 332 Typography
Art 334 Ceramics I
Art 335 Painting I
Art 337 Web Design
Art 338 African American Art History
Art 339 Visual Communication II
Art 415 Capstone Portfolio I
Art 416 Capstone Portfolio II
Art 417 Capstone Project I
Art 418 Capstone Project II
Art 421 Art Residency
Art 431 Figure Drawing and Anatomy
Art 432 Figure Painting
Art 436 Visual Communication III
Art 433 Digital Illustration
Art 439 Aesthetics+Crit. in Visual Arts
Art 440 Internship
Art 233 Digital Design
Art 235 Arts and Crafts
Art 327 Visual Narrative
Art 329 Mural Art
Art 330 Digital Illustration
Art 333 Digital Manipulation
Art 336 Painting II
Art 430 Printmaking
Art 435 Special Topics: Art
Art 437 Illustration II
Art 438 Special Topics: Art History
ART ALUMNI
Born in Bogotá, Colombia, South America. Daughter of the Afro-Colombian composer and musician Hansel Camacho.
She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina in 2015.
In her works Belinda captures and expresses emotions that come from her ancestral and current cultural environment. The message in the emotions that Belinda wants to show to the public require a vast color palette and a palette knife technique. This approach on a large size canvas, gives Belinda the ability to relate with the viewer a much more intimate way.
Her work has been exhibited in collective exhibitions like” Beautiful Woman” or “Pinceles, Trazos, Rimaz y Versos” as well as mentions in specialized magazines like “Divine Voice Magazine” and “MobsNet”.
Belinda is currently working on commissions and is creating a collection for future exhibitions.
“Great changes can only happen when they come from your essence, you cannot and do not try to dominate what happens around you, but when you transform yourself and offer that sincere gift to the world, it changes before your eyes. Quiet your mind, connect with your being, accept and flow with life. We are one with power, presence and love.”
