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ART
ART
Artful Discipline
Department Chair
Thomas Hubert, M.F.A. FACULTY Professor: Daniel Burke, M.Ed.; Thomas Hubert, M.F.A.
Students of Art will realize true progress in their artistic lives when their art becomes part of their daily lives. Students are encouraged to use journals and/or sketchbooks to document their work. We have found that through this activity concepts will arise for exploration; progress will be documented; research stored; and media and designs can be explored, tested, nurtured and developed.
Creativity
Assistant Professor and Program Director of Studio Art: Gary Cardot, M.A., M.F.A. Assistant Professor and Program Director of Art Education: Mary Elizabeth Meier, M.S., Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Program Director of Graphic Design: Jodi Staniunas-Hopper, M.F.A. Instructor: Peter Stadtmueller, M.S.
The university offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Art Education, Art Therapy, Graphic Design, and Studio Art.
ART DEPARTMENT MISSION
In accord with the University Mission Statement and grounded in the Art Department’s history and tradition, we aim to provide training for students in selected artistic areas so that they have the opportunity to develop and refine their talents and abilities. With this purpose in mind, Art Faculty members with their varied areas of expertise, encourage and emphasize the student’s pursuit of excellence. We believe in a comprehensive approach to teaching that values a range of artistic processes and products, as well as a variety of historical and contemporary methods to the study of art. We believe that art is a universally accepted form of sharing capable of promoting lifelong, caring learners. We are dedicated to developing students who are globally and socially aware and engaged in service and leadership. To this end we provide a wide range of opportunities for students to encounter art. Beginning with the Art Foundation Year, course work emphasizes a hands on studio approach to art. The learning of artistic processes; methods of creative problem solving; the diversity of art materials, media, and approaches; the importance of Design; and the role of Art History are mastered and integrated to help form future ambassador artists, teachers, art therapists, designers, and art practitioners.
b. write an artist’s statement; c. give a presentation of selected works. After departmental review and under special circumstances, a full-time art faculty member’s recommendation may be used in lieu of grades. 3. A 2.5 GPA in the major must be maintained. Students who wish to acquire a teaching certificate in Art (K-12) must attain and maintain the Pennsylvania State Department of Education requirement of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 prior to admission into the Art Education program which usually occurs at the end of the sophomore year.
Students within the Art Department are concept, process, and product oriented. They learn about creativity and develop ways to investigate challenging problems or areas of interest through the use and 4. Students graduating with an art degree are required practice of a variety of approaches including mind-mapping, CPS (creative problem solving method), to take at least half of their major courses at Mercyhurst brainstorming, matrix systems, analogy, listing methods, University. free-expression, etc. 5. A visual thesis in the form of an exhibition is required in the senior year for art education and studio art majors. Design Using the full spectrum of study from “nature as builder” through math as system, art students learn to organize, 6. All majors are required to submit a digital portfolio and an up-to-date resume prior to graduation. form, plan and create art through the use of the elements, processes, and principles of design.
History of Art INTRODUCTION
ART
Understanding the past is necessary to the future. Art students study, apply, and explore social, cultural, aesthetic, and historical perspectives of Western and Non-western Art including artists, movements, artifacts, and styles.
Social Responsibility
Art students are trained in the powerful tools of visual communication and service. With training in design, communication theory, and media selection, students are challenged to create responsible art, reflect on its impact, and to make ethically sound decisions that benefit local and global communities. We participate and sponsor numerous art exhibitions, voluntary art projects, and political and social action efforts.
Professional Practice
Integral to the discipline of Art, students are trained in the standards and practices of their chosen field. They are called upon to uphold the integrity of the profession.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general University graduation requirements, certain requirements must be met by the art student. 1. To be declared a major in the field, a minimum of 48 credits to a maximum of 63 credits in Art must be satisfactorily completed.
2. Participation in the Sophomore Review process. Students are reviewed by an evaluation committee in the spring semester of the sophomore year. Our Values: The core values of the university (being socially merciful, Students must: globally responsible, compassionately hospitable, a. maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in the major; 3.0 for Art intellectually creative and reflectively aware) are Education majors; embedded in the Mercyhurst Art Program.
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
The Art Department supports the Mercyhurst Writing Across the Curriculum Program by requiring writing in varied forms as part of the art curriculum.
ART EDUCATION
The Art Education program explores the methods and pedagogical competencies that are developed through a range of art and education experiences. Through a comprehensive approach, we nurture well informed, pre-service art teachers who are reflective art practitioners and critical thinkers. The art education program prepares students for PA Department of Education certification. In addition to course requirements, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA; successfully complete Sophomore Review, and complete a visual thesis in the form of an exhibition. Students seeking certification in Art Education are required to take at least half of their art courses at Mercyhurst University. ART 100 ART 125 ART 126 ART 128 ART 101 OR ART 105 ART 102 ART 104 OR ART 106 ART 122 OR ART 123 ART 223
2013-2014 Mercyhurst University Course Catalog • www.mercyhurst.edu
Drawing I 3 credits 2-Dimensional Design 3 credits 3-Dimensional Design 3 credits Basic Computer Design 3 credits Painting I/Watercolor 3 credits Painting I/Acrylic 3 credits Ceramics I 3 credits Printmaking I 3 credits Photography I Ancient to Medieval Art History
3 credits 3 credits
Renaissance to 20th Century Art History 3 credits History of Modern Art 3 credits