Our students make this place what it is. Sure, the department’s chair, faculty and staff play a role in defining the department, but the true life and blood of this place is our students. In a constant state of motion, they are the ones whose work graces our walls, tables, floors and screens.
Many of them are passionate about what they’re doing and why they’re here. The student organizations affiliated with our department give them a chance to go deeper into their chosen fields, form friendships that will last a lifetime and develop leadership skills.
Interdisciplinary
The PEEL
Being involved with The Peel Literature & Arts Review provides students the opportunity to be published in a nationally recognized publication, and help curate and design the online and print publication. The Peel works to cultivate creative expression at Appalachian State University by providing outlets for students to express themselves through our university’s vibrant, active and creative community. An online edition of our literature and arts review is released at the end of fall, while both an online and print edition are released at the end of spring semester. The print edition features the highest scored student works from both online editions of the academic year. We accept student submissions of prose, poetry, audio, video, art and design. Student submissions are reviewed and scored by one of our three critique committees (visual, poetry or prose), with the authors and artists remaining anonymous. All work is then accepted or not based upon the designated committee’s scores. There is also a design team that works together each year to design the annual publication. Also, The students involved with The Peel get the opportunity to travel to conferences both in the state and around the country such as NYC, DC and other cities. Committees meet about once and week and Editorial Board members meet as well as lead their own meetings every week.
Visit thepeelreview.com for more information.
Art Education
National Art Education Association
Being involved in Appalachian State’s National Art Education Association (NAEA) student chapter provides a wonderful opportunity for preservice art educators to gain experience working with area students, network with current Art teachers, and collaborate with fellow art education majors to promote arts advocacy in schools. We strongly believe in the value of community, and our projects connect students’ lives with globalized perspectives by infusing visual arts education with big questions pertaining to social, cultural, political, and economic issues. Through involvement in both state and national conferences, members of our student chapter are given professional development and leadership opportunities that further prepare them for their future classrooms while inspiring innovative pedagogical practices. Alongside conference preparation and community outreach, members of the NAEA student chapter fundraise for travel, and occasionally break from our work to just hang out with one another! This chapter has four elected officers and meets every other week during the academic year.
Trophic Cascade
April Flanders
Art History
Art History Club
The Art History Club was created by ASU art history students as a means to explore and educate ourselves in the history of art. The club meets to create an environment in which to discuss issues related to art history, and to prepare students for careers in art history and related fields, including opportunities to present and discuss research, provide interaction with professionals in the field, and to share ideas and experiences related to art. The club also meets to create an atmosphere of community and enjoyment, by taking museum trips, viewing movies, and other social events. Last Spring we flew to New York City, stayed at ASU’s Loft, and toured the museums and neighborhoods of New York.
Art Management
Arts Management Organization (AMO)
The Arts Management Organization seeks to promote professionalism and networking within the arts fields by increasing the awareness of the arts on ASU's campus and in the community. Members seek to enrich the knowledge and appreciation of all the arts who are involved. AMO promotes existing campus and community activities and events of various disciplines to facilitate relationships among future professionals and creates a more enriching experience that encourages involvement and awareness. We hope through our efforts we can improve participation and professional networking within the arts fields.
Graphic Communications Management
Epsilon Pi Tau | EPT
Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) is the Leading International Honor Society for Technology. Epsilon Pi Tau recognizes academic excellence of students in fields devoted to the study of technology and the preparation of practitioners for the technology professions. Students must be in a technology related field to join.
Advisor: Kevin Howell, howellkr@appstate.edu
Gamma Epsilon Tau: Nu Chapter
Gamma Epsilon Tau (GET) is a national co-ed collegiate honors society. Its purpose is to allow students of printing and publishing to meet and interact in both a professional and social atmosphere. Nu is the title of the chapter membership at Appalachian State University.
Technical Association of Graphic Arts
The Technical Arts & Graphics Association is an industry-oriented club that provides a basis for project development in real world scenarios. As a member, you get to design, construct, and display promotional, informational, and directional products for Career Connections. In addition, build your resume and portfolio with extracurricular activities as well as create industry connections to give you career-ready success. Students must be a GCM major or minor to join.
Advisor: Kay Bishop | bishopkc@appstate.edu
Photography
F/Stop
F/Stop = Faculty/Students To Organize Photographers. This club is an extension of the Commercial Photography program at Appalachian State, but it is not exclusive. Anyone is welcome to join and participate. We meet (soon to be decided). Dues are only $10 for the year and $5 for the semester! We will be hosting photo related group activities and field trips throughout the year!
F/Stop on Facebook
F/Stop on Instagram
Studio Art
Clay Club
The Appalachian State University Clay Club aims to provide students with experience in the ceramic world outside the classroom. The club accomplishes this through selling student work to raise funds in order to bring in guests artists from other universities/communities, and to attend the annual NCECA conference. The Appalachian State University Clay Club is meant to be a place to foster growth within students outside of the classroom and give them confidence and experience for when they graduate!
Instagram: @Appstateclayclub
Print Club
The Appalachian Print Club welcomes all Appalachian State students regardless of major, discipline, or experience to explore the creative world of printmaking. Our club offers an open and collaborative space beyond classes to learn new printmaking techniques, experiment with materials, and connect with others who share an interest in the printing process. Through workshops, live printing events, and campus collaborations, we aim to share the excitement of printmaking and build a community that celebrates creativity and process.
I’ve been apart of Clay Club for two years. This club has brought me closer to the students in the studio and access to incredible experiences within the ceramics community. These include NCECA and many visiting artist demos!
Caroline CraigieI was involved with the Technical Arts and Graphics Association – a club within GCM – and the Epsilon Pi Tau honors society. They enhanced my education by providing me with a support system, engaging me with my peers and teachers, and providing networking opportunities at award shows.
Rylee Woods