Art

Major in Art

B.A. Art major learning goals are interwoven throughout the art student’s academic curriculum beginning with mandatory foundation courses in Design and Drawing. The BA in Art is meant to be flexible allowing a student with an interest in art to explore possible areas of interest while anchoring their overall academic experience within the liberal arts environment.

The B.A. degree in art is not to exceed 59 cr in art plus the B.A. requirements as listed in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this Bulletin.

B.A. of Art Learning Goals

1. Personal Engagement: demonstrating a commitment to the program, discipline of art, and individual artistic expression in an effort to gain personal growth and understanding. 2. Mastering Technical Skills: executing techniques at a professional level and understanding as applicable with various art media. 3. Time Management: making maximum use of time, eative energy, and resources in a professional manner. 4. Critical Analysis: formulating intelligent positive and negative responses to personal work as well as work of one’s peers. 5. Professional: working towards a level of professionalism within ones art and consequently seeking out opportunities for professional experiences within ones discipline.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Art

The BA degree in Art is designed for the student who may wish to have a well-rounded experience in the visual arts. Emphasis is on a broad-based educational experience that gives the student more flexibility in terms of coursework in the arts.

Required courses in Art (59 maximum including art electives)

AR103. Drawing I (3) AR104. Drawing II (3) AR105. 2D Design (3) AR106. 3D Design (3) AR125. Visual Thinking (3) AR215. Printmaking (Fall or Spring). (3) AR217. Painting (Fall or Spring) (3) AR236. Beginning Digital Photo (Fall or Spring) (3) AR241. Sculpture (Fall or Spring) (3) AR304. Contemporary Art History (3) AR390. Blue Connection (BA capstone) (3)

Select three from the remaining five courses:

AR301. Ancient & Medieval Art History (3) AR302. European Art: 14th through 18th Century (3) AR303. Modern Art: 19th & 20th Century (3) AR305. Non-Western Art History (3) AR360. Topics in Art History (3)

Art Electives (17 cr)

May choose from the following:

AR201. Computer Art & Design (3) AR210. Introduction to Art Therapy (3) AR215, AR315, AR415. Printmaking (3) AR217, AR317, AR417. Painting (3) AR231, AR 331, AR431. Ceramics (3) AR341, AR441. Sculpture (3) AR310. Art Therapy Materials/Methods (3) AR320. Topics in Art (3) AR325. Branding and Package Design (3) AR380. Advanced Studio Practicum (1-3) AR400. Art Therapy Seminar (3)

University Studies Requirements

Students in the College of Fine Arts are responsible for meeting all university-wide requirements and the requirements for a major in the College. See the section on Graduation Requirements in the Bulletin for those programs.

Major in Art Education

*Refer to School of Education K12 Licensure requirements.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Art with K12 Licensure*

The BA degree in Art with K12 Licensure is designed for the student who may wish to have a well-rounded experience in the visual arts, along with the coursework for K12 Licensure in Education. This licensure meets the requirements for teaching art in the K12 setting. Emphasis is on a broad-based educational experience that gives the student more flexibility in terms of coursework in the arts. Students must complete all the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art, along with the K12 Licensure coursework in the School of Education. Refer to the B.A. in Art degree Learning Goals and Curriculum, for more

information. Students may select to add a concentration in Special Education, English as a Second Language, or Bilingual Education to their education major. Completion of this concentration will meet the requirements of adding this area as an added endorsement on to the teaching license.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree in Studio Art with K12 Licensure*

Students must complete all the requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, in addition to successfully completing the K12 Licensure in the School of Education. Students may select to add a concentration in Special Education, English as a Second Language, or Bilingual Education to their education major. Completion of this concentration will meet the requirements of adding this area as an added endorsement on to the teaching license.

K12 Education Licensure

Students may qualify for certification to teach art at all grade levels in school, kindergarten through 12th grade. Such students must complete requirements for secondary education (see the teacher education section of this Bulletin) including general education and professional education courses.

Major in Studio Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art

The B.F.A. degree in studio art is designed to provide an intensive studio experience in order to prepare students for professional practice as an artist in their chosen areas of focus. The studio art major may select an area of interest from any of the studio disciplines including painting, printmaking, ceramics, drawing, sculpture, design, and photography. Students may begin exploring their chosen area at the beginning of the sophomore year. Studio art majors focus on developing professional studio skills and personal artistic expression within their specific discipline. Emphasis is on the development of creative body of work with proficiency in at least two distinct areas of study within the art curriculum. They work closely with faculty within each area to produce a body of high quality work either in preparation for attending graduate school or pursuing the establishment of their own art studio. The B.F.A. studio art major degree requires a minimum of 60 cr in art and a senior B.F.A. exhibition.

B.F.A. Learning Goals

1. Personal Engagement: demonstrating a commitment to the program, discipline of art, and individual artistic expression in an effort to gain personal growth and understanding. 2. Mastering Technical Skills: executing techniques at a professional level and understanding as applicable with various art media. 3. Time Management: making maximum use of time, eative energy, and resources in a professional manner. 4. Critical Analysis: formulating intelligent positive and negative responses to personal work as well as work of one’s peers. 5. Professional: working towards a level of professionalism within ones art and consequently seeking out opportunities for professional experiences within ones discipline.

Required Courses in Art: (60 cr minimum including art electives)

AR103. Drawing I (3) AR104. Drawing II (3) AR105. 2D Design (3) AR106. 3D Design (3) AR304. Contemporary Art History (3) AR381. Advanced Studio Practicum Capstone (3) AR390 Blue Connection (3)

Select three from the remaining five courses: AR301. Ancient & Medieval Art History (3) AR302. European Art: 14th through 18th Century (3) AR303. Modern Art: 19th & 20th Century (3) AR305. Non-Western Art History (3) AR360. Topics in Art History (3) 1st Area of Concentration: (12 cr minimum) sequence of four studio courses in one subject 2nd Area of Concentration: (9 cr minimum) sequence of three studio courses in one subject

Art Electives: (12-27 cr) May choose from the following: AR131. Introduction to Ceramics (3) AR125. Visual Thinking (3) AR201. Computer Art & Design (3) AR215, AR315, AR415. Printmaking (3) AR217, AR317, AR417. Painting (3) AR231, AR 331, AR431. Ceramics (3) AR236. Beginning Digital Photography (3) AR241, AR341, AR441. Sculpture (3) AR320. Topics in Art (3) AR380. Advanced Studio Practicum (1-3)

Major in Studio/Intermedia Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art/Intermedia

The B.F.A. degree in Studio Art/Intermedia is designed to provide an intensive studio and technology experience in order to prepare students for professional practice as an artist in their chosen areas of focus. The Studio Art/Intermedia major may select an area of interest from any of the studio disciplines including painting, printmaking, ceramics, drawing, sculpture, design, and photography as their first area of concentration. The second concentration will be from arts technology courses such as video, computer programming, animation, audio, installation, lighting, and sound. Students may begin exploring their chosen area(s)

at the beginning of the sophomore year. Studio art majors focus on developing professional studio skills and personal artistic expression within their specific discipline. Emphasis is on the development of a eative body of work(s) that make connections between one traditional studio area concentration and an arts technology area of concentration, with the goal of producing work that moves beyond the traditional art forms and creates new synergies between the various mediums. They work closely with faculty within each concentration area(s) to produce a body of high quality work either in preparation for attending graduate school or pursuing the establishment of their own art studio. The B.F.A. Studio Art/Intermedia degree requires a minimum of 60 cr in art/arts technology plus a one-person senior show or in special circumstances, a collaborative group show.

B.F.A. Learning Goals

2. Personal Engagement: demonstrating a commitment to the program, discipline of art, and individual artistic expression in an effort to gain personal growth and understanding. 3. Mastering Technical Skills: executing techniques at a professional level and understanding as applicable with various art media. 4. Time Management: making maximum use of time, eative energy, and resources in a professional manner. 5. Critical Analysis: formulating intelligent positive and negative responses to personal work as well as work of one’s peers. 6. Professional: working towards a level of professionalism within ones art and consequently seeking out opportunities for professional experiences within ones discipline.

Required Courses in Art: (51 cr minimum including art electives) AR103. Drawing I (3) AR104. Drawing II (3) AR105. 2D Design (3) AR106. 3D Design (3) AR304. Contemporary Art History (3) AR381. Advanced Studio Practicum Capstone (3) AR390. Blue Connection (3)

Select three from the remaining five courses: AR301. Ancient & Medieval Art History (3) AR302. European Art: 14th through 18th Century (3) AR303. Modern Art: 19th & 20th Century (3) AR305. Non-Western Art History (3) AR360. Topics in Art History (3)

Required Courses in Arts Technology: AT 110 Intro to Digital Media (3), AT 157 Storytelling (3), AT 151 Lighting/ Photo/Video(2)

1st Area of Concentration: (12 cr minimum) sequence of four studio courses in one subject 2nd Area of Concentration: (9 cr minimum) sequence of three arts technology courses

Art Electives: (12-27 cr) May choose from the following: AR131. Introduction to Ceramics (3) AR125. Visual Thinking (3) AR201. Computer Art and Design (3) AR215, AR315, AR415. Printmaking (3) AR217, AR317, AR417i. Painting (3) AR231, AR 331, AR431. Ceramics (3) AR236. Beginning Digital Photography (3) AR241, AR341, AR441. Sculpture (3) AR320. Topics in Art (3) AR380. Advanced Studio Practicum (1-3)

Major in Art Therapy

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree in Art Therapy

This major is offered for students who wish to prepare for a career, which uses art as a form of therapy. Successful completion of course requirements in art and psychology will enable the major to apply for positions in psychiatric institutions, hospitals, correctional facilities and other types of rehabilitation centers; or apply for entrance into select graduate schools to follow a program leading to a master’s degree and certification as an art therapist. The B.F.A. degree requires a minimum of 60 cr in art plus a one-person senior show or a collaborative group show.

Art Therapy Learning Goals

Students will: 1. Gain an understanding of the history, influential pioneers, and theoretical foundations upon which art therapy was established. 2. Explore the use of art therapy with different populations in a variety of treatment settings. 3. Enhance critical thinking skills by analyzing published scholarship in art therapy. 4. Employ art making skills through studio practice.

The B.F.A. degree in Art Therapy requires a minimum of 60 cr in art and 18 cr in psychology and a senior B.F.A. exhibition.

Required Courses in Art: (60 cr minimum including art electives)

AR103. Drawing I (3) AR104. Drawing II (3)

AR105. 2D Design (3) AR106. 3D Design (3) AR210. Introduction to Art Therapy (3) AR304. Contemporary Art History (3) AR310. Art Therapy Materials/Methods (3) AR381. Advanced Studio Practicum Capstone (3) AR390 Blue Connection (3) AR400. Art Therapy Seminar (3) AR470. Art Internship (3)

Select three from the remaining five courses:

AR301. Ancient and Medieval Art History (3) AR302. European Art: 14th through 18th Century (3) AR303. Modern Art: 19th and 20th Century (3) AR305. Non-Western Art History (3) AR360. Topics in Art History (3)

1st Area of Concentration (12 cr minimum) sequence of four studio courses in one subject 2nd Area of Concentration (9 cr minimum) sequence of three studio courses in one subject

Art Electives: May choose from the following:

AR125. Visual Thinking (3) AR131. Introduction to Ceramics (3) AR201. Computer Art & Design (3) AR215, AR315, AR415. Printmaking (3) AR217, AR317, AR417. Painting (3) AR231, AR 331, AR431. Ceramics (3) AR236. Beginning Digital Photography (3) AR241, AR341, AR441. Sculpture (3) AR320. Topics in Art (3) AR380. Advanced Studio Practicum (1-3)

Required Courses in Psychology/Sociology:

PS130. Introductory Psychology (3) PS310. Principles of Psychopathology (3) PS318. Personality Theory (3) PS240. Lifespan Development (3) Sociology elective (3) Psychology elective (3)

Art Courses (AR) (Credits)

AR101. Discourses in Media & Design (3)

This course introduces students to ongoing conversations in the arts, media and design. It offers students an occasion to perform the visual, verbal, and conceptual skill-sets essential to describing and analyzing aesthetic forms. Students will consider composition, color, and texture (among others) as they apply to advertising, performance art, media, and film (among others). Lectures, discussions, readings, and experiential assignments will draw from a variety of media, cultures, and periods.

AR103. Drawing I (3)

Introduction to drawing with emphasis on learning skills of observation and representation of still-life and photo images. Charcoal, pencil, crayon, conte and wash techniques will be used. Required of majors before admission to courses numbered above 100.

AR104. Drawing II (3)

Continued development of formal drawing skills. In-depth examination of observational issues. Exploration of idea and image development along with extended approaches to process, figure/ground, and series development. May include exploration of figurative issues.

AR105. 2D Design (3)

Comprehensive study of principles and elements of two-dimensional composition. Topics covered include line, shape, texture, value, space, rhythm, balance, unity, variety, repetition, movement, scale and proportion. Color projects are introduced to develop artistic awareness and solutions to color theory. Studio and lecture. Required of majors before admission to courses numbered above 100.

AR106. 3D Design (3)

Comprehensive study of principles and elements in three-dimensional composition. Topics covered include three-dimensional form and its relationship to design elements and principles in a variety of media. Studio and lecture.

AR131 Introduction to Ceramics (3)

An introductory course to gain experience with the material of clay as a means of artistic expression. Assignments, lectures and demonstrations emphasize hand building (pinch, coil, slab), wheel throwing and surface techniques for low and high fire ceramic processes.

AR125. Visual Thinking (3)

This course is an introduction to basic visual communications in the field of graphic design. Lectures will cover design principles and methods of visual organization. Through formal studies and perceptual understanding; including semiotics, design form and structure, concept development (brain storming), and visual organization, students will design solutions to visual communication problems. Hands on assignments will explore aspects of graphic imagery, typography, hierarchy, and layout.

AR201. Computer Art & Design (3)

Designed to apply computer technology to solving visual problems in fine arts and graphic design. Emphasis is on individual expression and acquiring skills to effectively communicate through computer graphics. Students are introduced to fundamentals of computer graphics through lecture, presentation, discussion and hands-on experiences.

AR210. Introduction to Art Therapy (3)

This course provides an introduction to the profession of art therapy. It includes an overview of the history, theories and foundations of art therapy as well as its application with various populations. Students will learn about the creative process and visual expression as it relates to healing, along with ethical considerations of art therapy practice. Course format is readings, lectures, discussion, visual presentations and hands-on experiences.

AR313, 413. Intermediate/Advanced Figure Drawing (3)

A series of courses in the continuation of the study of the human form. Emphasis on individualized approach to drawing the figure as an art form. Attention will be given to exploration of figure/ ground relationships, development of expressive content, uses of narrative, and relationship of imagery to technique.

AR215, 315, 415. Printmaking (3)

A series of courses (beginning through advanced) in printmaking designed to introduce students to various techniques and materials used in the print as a fine art form. Continued development of imagery and integration of multiple techniques are encouraged beyond the beginning level. Emphasis on monotype, collagraph, drypoint, relief, and etching, as well as exploration of other printmaking and drawing techniques.

AR217, 317, 417. Painting (3)

A series of courses (beginning through advanced) in the study of various concepts and techniques used in painting. Emphasis on the development of the skills and knowledge necessary to form a personal approach to expression through the medium of painting. Topics covered include: color (local, expressive), color temperature, light on form, inventing form.

AR225. Digital Illustration (3)

This class will provide students with methods of conceptualizing, organizing and creating illustrations using vector and raster-based software (specifically Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop) for the creation of professional illustrations. The course will emphasize problem-solving methodology and the language of visualization while providing a consistent foundation for digital illustration as it relates to professional illustration production. Color systems, digital terminology and digital prepress techniques will be discussed.

AR236. Beginning Digital Photography (3)

This class is an introduction to digital photography. Both technical and aesthetic issues will be covered, including the understanding and use of digital cameras and their applications, such as using proper exposure techniques and lighting, depth of field, and shutter speed. Students will also review the principles of design and elements of composition to show how they apply to the craft of photography. Historical photographers, as they relate to the various assignments, will be discussed along with photographic history. Digital outputting and portfolio preparation will also be taught, along with an introduction to Photoshop. Students will be expected to provide their own digital camera capable of manual settings, i.e. to be able to manually change aperture, shutter speed, and ISO setting. Students will also be responsible for any printing and mounting costs.

AR241, AR341, AR441. Sculpture (3)

A series of courses (beginning through advanced) offering investigation into materials and contemporary issues in three-dimensional art. A context is presented for the exploration of creative concerns and instruction on the uses of various tools and equipment including electric and gas welding.

AR301. Ancient and Medieval Art History (3)

Art and architecture from prehistoric times through the Gothic period.

AR302. European Art: 14th through 18th Century (3)

Painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy and the North during the Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods.

AR303. Modern Art: 19th and 20th Century (3)

Painting, sculpture and architecture from Romanticism through World War II.

AR304. Contemporary Art History (3)

Survey of developments in American and European visual art from World War II to the present. Students examine critical issues along with style and meaning in contemporary art.

AR305. Non-Western Art History (3)

An introduction to the art and culture of Africa, India, China, Japan, Oceania, Ancient America & Native America, with emphasis both on style and the way in which the art functions in each of these societies.

AR310. Art Therapy Materials and Methods (3)

Art Therapy Materials and Methods uses the ideas in studio classes, work created by students and multiple materials to gain insight in how others use and express in the art mediums. Group ideas and dynamics as well as specific guidelines for working with diverse populations.

AR320. Topics in Art (3)

This course focuses on a theme in one of the following areas in art: graphic design, painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, art therapy, ceramics or sculpture.