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2006-07 PLU Catalog

Art

Faculty School of Arts and Communication
BA Major BFA Dimensional BFA Design Minors Course Offerings


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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: Hallam, Chair; Avila, Ebbinga, Geller, Stasinos.

Majors are urged to follow course sequences closely. It is recommended that students interested in majoring in art declare their major early to ensure 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

ARTD 160, 250, 230 or 350, 365, 370, 499
Art history sequence (ARTD 180, 181, 380)
ARTD 116 or courses in teaching methods may not be applied to the major.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Major 


  • ARTD 160; 226; either 230 or 350; the art history sequence (180, 181, 380)
  • Eight additional semester hours in two-dimensional media
  • Eight additional hours in three-dimensional media
  • Four semester hours in art history or theory (ARTD 390, or as approved by the department faculty)
  • Requirements and electives in area of emphasis; and ARTD 499 (Capstone: Senior Exhibition)
  • ARTD 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).

Two-Dimensional Media Concentration

Areas of emphasis: a minimum of three courses required in one area.

    ARTD 160: Drawing
    ARTD 260: Intermediate Drawing
    ARTD 360: Life Drawing (R)
    ARTD 365: Painting I
    ARTD 465: Painting II (R)

   ARTD 370: Printmaking I
   ARTD 470: Printmaking II (R)

    ARTD 226: Black and White Photography
    ARTD 326: Color Photography
    ARTD 426: Electronic Imaging

    ARTD 491: Special Projects (R)
    ARTD 498: Studio Projects (R)

(R)–may be repeated for credit

Three-Dimensional Media Concentration

Areas of emphasis: a minimum of three courses required in one area.

            ARTD 230: Ceramics I
            ARTD 330: Ceramics II
            ARTD 430: Ceramics III (R)

            ARTD 250: Sculpture I
            ARTD 350: Sculpture II (R)

            ARTD 491: Special Projects (R)
            ARTD 498: Studio Projects (R)

(R)–may be repeated for credit

Design Concentration

           ARTD 196: Design I: Fundamentals
           ARTD 296: Design II: Concepts
           ARTD 396: Design: Graphics I

           ARTD 398: Drawing: Illustration (R)
           ARTD 492: Design: Workshop
           ARTD 496: Design: Graphics II

(R)–may be repeated for credit

Bachelor of Arts in Education - See School of Education

MINORS


The Publishing and Printing Arts minor is cross-listed with the Department of English. See the description of that minor under Publishing and Printing Arts.

Course Offerings – Art (ARTD)


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

ARTD 160: Drawing – AR

 A course dealing with the basic techniques and media of drawing. (4)

ARTD 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)

ARTD 181: History of Western Art II – AR

 A survey of Western art and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century. (4)

ARTD 196: Design I: Fundamentals – AR

 An introduction to design through the study of basic techniques, color theory, and composition. (4)

ARTD 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)

ARTD 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)

ARTD 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)

ARTD 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: ARTD 160 or consent of instructor. (4)

ARTD 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: ARTD 196 or consent of instructor. (4)

ARTD 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)

ARTD 330: Ceramics II – AR

 Techniques in ceramic construction and experiments in glaze formation. Prerequisite: ARTD 230. (4)

ARTD 331: The Art of the Book I – AR

 The combination of studio course and seminar explores the visual properties of language. (Cross-listed with ENGL 313.) (4)

ARTD 341: Elementary Art Education

 A study of creative growth and development; art as studio projects; history and therapy in the classroom. (2)

ARTD 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: ARTD 250. (4)

ARTD 360: Life Drawing – AR

 An exploration of human form in drawing media. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ARTD 160 or consent of instructor. (2)

ARTD 365: Painting I – AR

 Media and techniques of painting in oil or acrylics. Prerequisite: ARTD 160. (4)

ARTD 370: Printmaking I – AR

 Methods and media of fine art printmaking; both hand and photo processes involving lithographics, intaglio, and screen printing. Prerequisite: ARTD 160 or consent of instructor. (4)

ARTD 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)

ARTD 387: Special Topics in Art - AR

This course in intended for unique opportunities to explore artistic expression, provided by visiting artists or artists in residence who intend to focus on a particular style, element or technique used in creative and artistic expression. (1-4)

ARTD 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)

ARTD 396: Design Graphics I – AR

 Design and execution of printed materials; emphasis on technical procedures and problems in mass communication. Prerequisite: ARTD 196 and ARTD 296 or consent of instructor. (4)

ARTD 398: Drawing: Illustration – AR

 Advanced projects in drawing/illustration. Exposure to new concepts and techniques adaptable to fine art and commercial applications. Prerequisites: ARTD 160 and ARTD 196. May be repeated once. (4)

ARTD 426: Electronic Imaging – AR

 An introduction to computer-assisted photography in which students 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: ARTD 226 and 326 or consent of instructor. May be taken twice. (4)

ARTD 430: Ceramics III – AR

 Techniques in ceramic construction and experiments in glaze formation. May be taken twice. Prerequisite: ARTD 330. (4)

ARTD 440: Secondary Art Education

 A study of instruction in the secondary school including appropriate media and curriculum development.  (2)

ARTD 465: Painting II – AR

 Media and techniques of painting in oil or acrylics. May be taken twice. Prerequisite: ARTD 365. (4)

ARTD 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: ARTD 370. (4)

ARTD 487: Special Topics in Art  -  AR

This course is intended for unique opportunities to explore artistic expression provided by visiting artists or artists in residence who intend to focus on a particular style, element, or technique used in creative and artistic expression. (1-4)

ARTD 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. (1 to 4)

ARTD 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 or 4)

ARTD 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: ARTD 396. (4)

ARTD 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)

ARTD 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 technical 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)

ARTD 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)