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General InformationFacilities: Temple College is located in the heart of the Texas hill country near interstate 35, within easy reach of Austin, Waco, Dallas, and Fort Worth. The total enrollment is approximately 3,500 students with about 150 enrolled in art classes. The visual arts classes are located in the new visual arts complex located at 2101 S. 5th Street, only four hundred yards from the main campus. This 17,000 square foot facility houses a new art gallery, computer lab, photography lab, audio/visual lecture room, drawing/printmaking studio, ceramic/sculpture studio, painting studio, and outdoor kiln/foundry work area. Studio space and hours are flexible, which enable the student to work in the facility outside of class.Schedule: Most of the classes taught at Temple College are scheduled around a four-day week. This is economically attractive for our commuter population and is popular with our students. There are night classes offered each semester as well as courses at the Taylor Center. On-line schedule Degree: The Temple College Art Department offers courses that satisfy degree requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree. These courses enable the student to transfer to four-year institutions of higher learning to eventually earn a bachelor's degree. Many of our students also enroll in art to satisfy their fine arts degree requirements. Other students take art for enjoyment and personal enrichment. Class Size: Classes at Temple College are generally smaller, thus giving the students the individual attention they deserve. Space is available for those students to work while other classes are in session. The classes are informal in setting to allow and promote creativity in the student. Some materials needed are provided by the department; however the student is responsible for most of his/her materials. Instructors: The TC Art Department offers a high quality education that is affordable and gives the student an excellent foundation in the visual arts. Our instructors have achieved a high regard through their personal education and through recognition as regional and nationally recognized practicing artists and writers. The instructors teaching design communication are practicing commercial artists and are able to give practical advice should the student major in graphic design. To read more about the individual faculty and their artwork, click on the art faculty button at this website. Art Courses Available: The following is a list of courses currently being offered at Temple College. Please note the semester when they are normally taught. For more help with scheduling please call the advisors at 254-298-8331 in the summer or Michael Donahue during the fall or spring semester at 254-298-8570.
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