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In this time of rapidly changing concepts and an almost daily emergence of new media, emphasis must be placed on a variety of experiences and creative flexibility for the artist and the designer. Students with professional concerns must be prepared to meet the modern world with both technical skills and the capacity for innovation. The department's program therefore stresses individualized development in the use of mind and hand.
Students may choose among a generalized program leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree; a more specialized program for the Bachelor of Fine Arts, in which each candidate develops some area of competence; or a degree program in art education for teaching on several levels.
Some students go directly from the university into their field of interest. Others find it desirable and appropriate to attend a graduate school. Many alumni have been accepted into prestigious graduate programs, both in this country and abroad.
The various fields of art are competitive and demanding in terms of commitment and effort. Nonetheless, there is always a place for those who are extremely skillful or highly imaginative or, ideally, both. The department's program stresses both, attempting to help each student reach that ideal. Instructional resources, when coupled with dedicated and energetic students, have resulted in an unusually high percentage of graduates being able to satisfy their vocational objectives.
Faculty: Cox, Chair; Avila, Geller, Gold, Hallam, Keyes.
The department has sought to minimize prerequisites, enabling students to elect courses relating to their interests as early as possible, but majors are urged to follow course sequences closely. It is recommended that students interested in majoring in art declare their major early to insure proper advising. Transfer students' status shall be determined at their time of entrance. The department reserves the right to retain, exhibit, and reproduce student work submitted for credit in any of its courses or programs, including the senior exhibition. A use or materials fee is required in certain courses.
Bachelor of Arts Major: Minimum of 34 semester hours, including 160, 250, 230 or 350, 365, 370, 499, and the art history sequence (180, 181, 380); 116 or courses in teaching methods may not be applied to the major. A maximum of 40 hours may be applied toward the degree. Candidates are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences and must satisfy general university requirements, including a core curriculum (Core I or Core II), and the option requirement.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Major: Minimum of 60 semester hours, including 160; 226; either 230 or 350; the art history sequence (180, 181, 380); 8 additional hours in 2-dimensional media, 8 additional hours in 3-dimensional media, and 4 hours in art history or theory (390, or as approved by the department faculty); requirements and electives in area of emphasis; and 499 (Capstone: Senior Exhibition). Art 116 or courses in teaching methods may not be included. Candidates are enrolled in the School of the Arts and must satisfy general university requirements, including a core curriculum (Core I or Core II).
BFA in 2-Dimensional Media
Areas of emphasis: a minimum of three courses required in one area.
Drawing/Painting:
160 Drawing
260 Intermediate Drawing
360 Life Drawing (R)
365 Painting I
465 Painting II (R)
Printmaking:
370 Printmaking I
470 Printmaking II (R)
Film Arts:
226 Black and White Photography
326 Color Photography
426 Electronic Imaging
Independent Study (may be applied to any area):
491 Special Projects (R)
498 Studio Projects (R)
(R)–may be repeated for credit
BFA in 3-Dimensional Media
Areas of emphasis: a minimum of three courses required in one area.
Ceramics:
230 Ceramics I
330 Ceramics II
430 Ceramics III (R)
Sculpture:
250 Sculpture I
350 Sculpture II (R)
Independent Study (may be applied to any area):
491 Special Projects (R)
498 Studio Projects (R)
(R)–may be repeated for credit
BFA in Design
Required basic sequence:
196 Design I: Fundamentals
296 Design II: Concepts
396 Design: Graphics I
Elective courses:
398 Drawing: Illustration (R)
492 Design: Workshop
496 Design: Graphics II
(R)–may be repeated for credit
Bachelor of Arts in Education
See School of
Education.
Minor in Studio Art: 20 semester hours, including 380, 4 hours in 2-dimensional media, 4 hours in 3-dimensional media, and 8 hours of studio art electives drawn from upper- division courses. Courses in teaching methods (341, 440) may not be applied to the minor.
Minor in Art History: 24 semester hours, including 180 and 181, 12 hours in art history/theory electives, and 4 hours in studio electives. Non-concentration courses (116), practical design courses (196, 296, 396, 398, 492, 496), and courses in teaching methods (341, 440) may not be applied to the minor.
Publishing and Printing Arts Minor: The Publishing and Printing Arts minor is crosslisted with the Department of English. See the description of that minor under Publishing and Printing Arts.
Studio
160, 196, 226, 230, 250, 260, 296, 326, 330, 341, 350, 360, 365, 370, 396, 398, 426, 430, 465, 470, 491, 492, 496, 498
History and Theory
180, 181, 380, 390, 440, 497
160 Drawing – AR
A course dealing with the basic techniques and media of drawing. (4)
180 History of Western Art I – AR
A survey tracing the development of Western art and architecture from prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages. (4)
181 History of Western Art II – AR
A survey of Western art and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century. (4)
196 Design I: Fundamentals – AR
An introduction to design through the study of basic techniques, color theory, and composition. (4)
226 Black and White Photography – AR
A studio class in photography as an art form. Primary concentration in
basic camera and darkroom techniques. Students produce a portfolio of
prints with an emphasis on creative expression and experimentation. (4)
230 Ceramics I – AR
Ceramic materials and techniques including hand-built and wheel-thrown
methods, clay and glaze formation. Includes a survey of ceramic art. (4)
250 Sculpture I – AR
Concentration on a particular medium of sculpture including metals,
wood, or synthetics; special sections emphasizing work from the human
form as well as opportunity for mold making and casting. (4)
260 Intermediate Drawing – AR
Drawing taken beyond the basics of 160. Expansion of media forms, and
solutions to compositional problems. Possibility of pursuing special
individual interests, with permission. Prerequisite: 160 or consent of
instructor. (4)
296 Design II: Concepts – AR
An investigation of the process of creative problem solving in a
methodical and organized manner. Includes projects in a variety of
design areas. Prerequisite: 196 or consent of instructor. (4)
326 Color Photography – AR
Exploration of the issues of both painters and photographers. Students
learn to make color prints and process color negatives. Includes a
historical survey of color photography as well as perspectives of
contemporary artists. (4)
330 Ceramics II – AR
Techniques in ceramic construction and experiments in glaze formation. Prerequisite: 230. (4)
331 The Art of the Book I – AR
The combination of studio course and seminar explores the visual properties of language. (Crosslisted with ENGL 313.) (4)
341 Elementary Art Education
A study of creative growth and development; art as studio projects; history and therapy in the classroom. (2)
350 Sculpture II – AR
Concentration on a particular medium of sculpture including metals,
wood, or synthetics; special sections emphasizing work from the human
form as well as opportunity for mold making and casting. May be taken
twice. Prerequisite: 250. (4)
360 Life Drawing – AR
An exploration of human form in drawing media. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 160 or consent of instructor. (2)
365 Painting I – AR
Media and techniques of painting in oil or acrylics. Prerequisite: 160. (4)
370 Printmaking I – AR
Methods and media of fine art printmaking; both hand and photo
processes involving lithographics, intaglio, and screen printing.
Prerequisite: 160 or consent of instructor. (4)
380 Modern Art – AR
The development of art from 1900 to the present, with a brief look at
European and American antecedents as they apply to contemporary
directions. (4)
390 Studies in Art History – AR
A selected area of inquiry, such as a history of American art, Asian
art, the work of Picasso, or similar topics. May be repeated for
credit. (4)
396 Design: Graphics I – AR
Design and execution of printed materials; emphasis on technical
procedures and problems in mass communication. Prerequisite: 160, 296,
or consent of instructor. (4)
398 Drawing: Illustration – AR
Advanced projects in drawing/illustration. Exposure to new con-cepts
and techniques adaptable to fine art and commercial appli-cations.
Prerequisites: 160 and 196. May be repeated once. (4)
426 Electronic Imaging – AR
An introduction to computer-assisted photography in which stu-dents
learn applications, develop aesthetic strategies, and engage the
ethical issues of this new technology. Emphasis on creative exploration
and problem solving within the Macintosh environment. Prerequisites:
226, 326, or consent of instructor. May be taken twice. (4)
430 Ceramics III – AR
Techniques in ceramic construction and experiments in glaze formation. May be taken twice. Prerequisite: 330. (4)
440 Secondary Art Education
A study of instruction in the secondary school including appropriate media and curriculum development. a/y (2)
465 Painting II – AR
Media and techniques of painting in oil or acrylics. May be taken twice. Prerequisite: 365. (4)
470 Printmaking II – AR
Methods and media of fine art printmaking; both hand and photo
processes involving lithographics, intaglio, and screen printing. May
be taken twice. Prerequisite: 370. (4)
491 Independent Studies: Special Projects – AR
Exploration of the possibilities of selected studio areas, including
experimental techniques. Emphasis on development of individual styles,
media approaches, and problem solutions. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: junior status, minimum of two courses at 200 level or
above in affected medium with minimum 2.5 GPA, consent of instructor
and department chair. (2 or 4)
492 Design: Workshop – AR
A tutorial course which may deal with any of several aspects of the
design field with particular emphasis on practical experience and
building a portfolio. May be taken twice. (2)
496 Design: Graphics II
Design and execution of printed materials; emphasis on technical
procedures and problems in mass communication. Explores advanced
techniques with multiple color, typography, and other complex problems.
Prerequisite: 396. (4)
497 Research in Art History – Theory
A tutorial course for major students with research into a particular
aspect of art history or theory. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: senior status, consent of instructor, and program
approval by department faculty. (1-4)
498 Studio Projects/Independent Study – SR
A tutorial program for students of exceptional talent. In-depth
individual investigation of a particular medium or set of techni-cal
problems. Only one project per semester may be undertaken. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisites: declared major in art, senior
status, consent of instructor, written proposal, program approval by
department faculty. Students meeting the above requirements but with
less than a 3.0 GPA in the major may be required to present additional
evidence of eligibility. (1-4)
499 Capstone: Senior Exhibition – SR
Students work closely with their advisors in all phases of the
preparation of the exhibition. Must be taken in the student's final
semester. Prerequisites: declared major in art (BFA or BA), senior
status, reasonable expectation of completion of all department and
university requirements for graduation. Meets the senior
seminar/project requirement. (2)