Visual Arts

Successful graduates have the skills for a wide range of career opportunities in visual arts-related professions. Employment is typically found in advertising, public relations, graphic design, web site design, and professional photography.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM

This program does not train students to become simply technicians or implementers of technology; instead, our teaching/learning process facilitates students’ understanding of education being a lifelong development.

Students build both their confidence and their portfolios while participating in rigorous problem solving and conceptual assignments.

IS DVA RIGHT FOR YOU?

Students entering these programs typically have a strong interest in art, but usually have little or no formal training. They are able to take that interest and in one of the program’s tracks, build skills in a specific discipline.

Courses offered within the recommended fine arts transfer tracks (see below) allow access and transfer to bachelor’s degree programs. Students who want to transfer courses have the security of knowing that GTC classes are regionally accredited. In addition, the DVA has transfer agreements in place with USC Upstate and Savannah College of Art and Design.

Read more about our agreement with USC Upstate »

Read more about our agreement with SCAD »

Faculty members are actively involved in the arts outside the classroom. They exhibit nationally, participate in professional organizations, and secure important commissions and grants for their work.

Students are also encouraged to take their education beyond the classroom. The program’s Benson Campus Galleries and Community Galleries provide opportunities to exhibit their work.

Annual Student Exhibits

• Upstate High School Art Exhibit

• VA Student Exhibit

CERTIFICATES

We offer a Certificate in Arts for the following areas, each including advanced training but without the additional general education courses required for a degree.

• Fine Arts Certificate
• Graphic Design Certificate
• Photography Certificate
• Web Site Design Certificate

Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Department Head
Shane Howell
(864) 250-3019
Shane.Howell@gvltec.edu

Staff

Administrative Assistant
(864) 250-3021

Gallery Director
Fleming Markel
Fleming.Markel@gvltec.edu 

Gallery Assistant
Patrick Owens
Pat.Owens@gvltec.edu