Fine Arts

Professors Lynch and Walentine; Assistant Professors Kihle, McDermid, and McIntyre; Instructor Clodfelter; Lecturers Harris, Neil, and Roesch

Mission Statement

The fine arts program at University of Jamestown embraces art, music, and theatre as artistic disciplines that have traditionally been an integral part of the liberal arts. The program seeks to help students express themselves through widely varied artistic means.

The program offers two majors: • Fine Arts-Music • Fine Arts-Theatre

Students majoring in fine arts are strongly encouraged to work in close cooperation with their respective departments to develop their artistic abilities through participation in the various public outlets available at the College, such as art shows, theatre productions, and musical ensembles.

If further concentration in a particular area beyond that required for the fine arts major is desired, students are encouraged to explore the possibility of a concurrent minor in a particular area.

The requirement for the fine arts major is forty-two semester credits, including twenty-six semester credits in an area of concentration and two approved courses in each of the other areas. The department chair of an area of concentration may recommend additional courses as electives from among its own offerings or from supporting fields in accordance with the student’s educational and career objectives.

Course Descriptions (ART)

103‑3 Art Appreciation (for non‑majors) An introduction to the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts as a revelation of cultural values of the past and present. Fall, even years

111‑3 Drawing I An introduction to the basic perceptual and technical skills of drawing, with practice in a variety of methods and materials. Fall, even years

112‑3 Design An introduction to the basic elements of design, particularly as related to two-dimensional forms of the visual arts: line, color, form, and their properties — rhythm, proportion, scale, harmony, balance, unity. Fall, odd years 209‑3 Figure Drawing An intermediate level of perceptual and drawing skills applied to representing the human figure with a variety of drawing media. Spring

210‑3 Art History I An introductory survey of the art produced from the Paleolithic period through the late European Middle Ages, including an introduction to the art of the East, with emphasis on understanding the art within its cultural context. Fall, odd years

211‑3 Art History II A survey of art produced by western civilization from the Renaissance to the present, with emphasis on understanding the art within its cultural context. Spring, even years

212-3 Drawing II An advanced level of study incorporating technical and perceptual drawing skills, developing personal style in a variety of methods and materials. Fall, odd years

302‑3 Printmaking An introduction to the basic relief and intaglio processes of traditional and contemporary printmaking. 309‑3 Painting An introduction to the basic materials and methods of painting.

311‑3 A History of Modern Painting A survey of European and American painting of the 19th and 20th centuries, with emphasis on the cultural influences that helped in shaping its development. Offered as directed study

312‑3 Comparative Art Forms: East and West A comparative study of two ways of knowing, as they are revealed in the traditional and contemporary art forms of the East and West. Spring, odd years

298-3 299-3 398-3 399-3 Directed Studio Experience Advanced individual development in studio areas (drawing, design, painting, print-making, other media). See instructor for relevant prerequisites. 495-3 Independent Study Advanced work in studio or history areas with the particular course of study to be planned by the student in consultation with the instructor.

498‑3 Senior Thesis Exhibition The final semester of undergraduate studio experience includes the following requirements: 1) A paper relating to the main studio area of interest; 2) An exhibition of the student’s work in the gallery; and 3) An oral examination on the contents of both the paper and the exhibition.

OTHER COURSES: Art 190-1-3 Special Topics 200-2–3 Directed Studies 290-1-3 Special Topics 300-2–3 Directed Studies 390-1-3 Special Topics 400-2–3 Directed Studies 490-1-3 Special Topics (by arrangement)