Art

MR. PHILIP GUILFOYLE DR. JOYCE HOWELL MR. JOHN RUDEL, Director of Undergraduate Research MS. SHARON SWIFT

The Art Program offers courses in studio art and art history, balancing art production with an awareness of related cultural values. The art major consists of core courses in studio art and art history, upper-level electives in a choice of media, and a choice of two capstone options. Students planning art education or studio careers take one additional credit hour of studio research and a capstone that involves creating a body of work and exhibiting it. The internship course serves as the capstone for students planning art therapy or gallery/museum careers. Class work is supported by ongoing art exhibitions in two campus gallery spaces and by field trips to local and regional museums and galleries, further enriching the curriculum. Minors are offered in both studio art and art history. Students should select courses for the minor according to their interests or to strengthen skills needed for art-related careers in communications, design, business, recreation, therapy, arts management, and other creative fields. After completion of the undergraduate degree, art majors may also earn endorsement for teaching art K-12 through an additional year of study in the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program which includes specific education courses and in-service teaching.

*See also Art History.

Major Requirements: Art

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE

One of the following:

ART 204: Digital Art I

ART 206: Painting I

ART 205: Drawing I

ART 208: Photography I

One of the following:

ART 209: Sculpture I

ART 213: Ceramics I

ART 220: Introduction to Glass

ART 232: Renaissance to 20th Century Art

ARTH 352: Art Since 1900 Four ART or ARTH Electives at the 300/400 level* ART 444: Studio Research (only required if pursuing ART 450 as the capstone)

One of the following:

ART 450: Studio Art Seminar** ART/ARTH 485: Visual Art Internship

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: SEMESTER HOURS

4

4 4

4

4 4 16 1

4

44-45

*Students pursuing the 5-year Med in Art Education should take the four 300/400 level ART/ARTH electives with the following distribution: 300 level 2-dimensional art 4

300 level 3-dimensional art 4

300 level digital art or photo 300/400 level studio art or art history elective 4 4

**ART 444 Studio Research (1 credit hour) is a prerequisite for ART 450.

Students pursuing Art Therapy at the graduate level should take the following courses to meet standard national requirements in art: ART 205, 206, 213, 209 or 350 in a 3-D medium, 300/400 level art elective.

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE

One of the following:

ART 205: Drawing I ART 206: Painting I

One of the following:

ART 209: Sculpture I ART 213: Ceramics I ART 220: Introduction to Glass

One of the following:

ART 204: Digital Art I Art 208: Photography I Two Studio Art Electives at the 300/400 level*

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS:

4

4

4

8 20

Minor Requirements: Art History

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE

ART 232: Renaissance to 20th Century Art ARTH 352: Art Since 1900 Three ARTH Electives*

SEMESTER HOURS

4 4 12

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 20

*Students majoring in studio art and wishing also to complete a minor in art history must fulfill all upper-level course requirements for the major with studio (ART) courses only. Art history (ARTH) courses that fulfill the requirements for the art history minor may not also be used to fulfill the upper-level requirements for the studio art major.

ART COURSES (ART)

105 Introduction to Studio Art (4)

Introduces basic studio materials and techniques for making art in a variety of media that may include painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, crafts, fibers, and/or digital technology. Includes lectures, demonstrations, studio participation, museum or artist studio visits, and related historical information. Lab fee. Offered intermittently.

204 Digital Art I (4)

Explores the computer as an art-making tool. Includes practice exercises to learn software. Topics include photo manipulations, the use of color, typestyles, page design, and composition. Students apply these concepts and skills to original, digital artworks. Computer and purchase of software license required. Lab fee. Offered every semester.

205 Drawing I (4)

Acquaints students with the basic concept of drawing with various media, including pencil, charcoal, chalk, and pen and ink. Experiences in skill-building exercises are emphasized, as well as their practical application. Offered every semester.

206 Painting I (4)

An examination of basic painting techniques. Students study and experiment with a variety of painting media, including watercolor, acrylics, and oil types on various working-surface materials. Students use these experiences to create their own pictorial interpretations. Studio course. Offered every semester.

208 Photography I (4)

Explores photography as an art form. Topics include the control of digital camera functions, composition, artistic techniques, and laws impacting the use of photos. Students must supply a digital camera. Offered every semester.

209 Sculpture I (4)

Explores the possibilities of sculptural form and three-dimensional problem solving through materials such as cardboard, paper, clay, plaster, wood, wax, etc. Emphasis is placed on understanding three-dimensional concepts of relief and sculpturein-the-round through carving, modeling, and constructing. Lab fee. Offered intermittently.

213 Ceramics I (4)

Provides an introduction to ceramic art production, balanced with ceramic art history, criticism, and aesthetics. Includes techniques for hand-building and throwing on the potter’s wheel, clay and glaze preparation, glazing, and kiln firing. Provides students of all skill levels with a solid foundation in ceramics. Lab fee. Offered every semester.

220 Introduction to Glass (4)

An introduction to making art with glass taught through a series of hands-on projects. In addition, the Chrysler Museum’s extensive contemporary and historical glass collection and interaction with visiting and resident glass artists are utilized. Offered every fall.

303 Graphic Design (4)

Introduction to the tools, methods, principles and practice of graphic design. Covers visual communication, the use of type, the importance of visual research, communicating with vendors, clients and audiences, and the efficient use of graphics software. Students create an entry-level, interview-quality portfolio. Prerequisite: ART 204 or consent. Computer and purchase of software license required. Lab fee. Offered intermittently.

304 Digital Art II (4)

Explores digital tools for personal expression and art production. Concentrates on the effective use of composition and color. Covers intermediate software features, web-based portfolios, & animation. Prerequisite: ART 204 or consent. Computer and purchase of software license required. Lab fee. Offered intermittently.

305 Drawing II (4)

An in-depth exploration of drawing techniques to include representational and expressive approaches in various media. This course builds on the tools of representational drawing from ART 205. Prerequisite: ART 205 or consent.

306 Painting II (4)

An in-depth exploration of painting focused on realism but also exploring abstraction and mixed media approaches. This course builds on concepts from ART 206. Prerequisite: ART 206 or consent.

307 Travel Photography (4)

Travel to specific regions or foreign countries for on-location photography. Students experience local arts and cultures, and create interpretations of travel experiences. Students must supply a digital camera. Travel may be physically demanding. Prerequisite: consent. Offered intermittently.

308 Photography II (4)

Intermediate exploration of digital photography. Emphasizes the development of personally meaningful portfolios. Topics include digital retouch and creative Photoshop and Lightroom techniques. Students must supply a digital camera. Prerequisite: ART 208 or consent. Computer and purchase of software license required. Offered intermittently.

309 Sculpture II (4)

A continuation of Sculpture I, with special emphasis on exploring material for sculpture as used in mobiles, constructions, installations, and environmental works. Prerequisite: ART 209 or consent. Lab fee. Offered intermittently.

313 Ceramics II (4)

A continuation of ART 213, with special emphasis on wheel techniques and thrown forms. Students experiment with clays and glazes and have the opportunity to fire their own works. Prerequisite: ART 213 or consent. Lab fee.

319 Studio Art Teaching Assistant (1)

Allows qualified students to assist art instructors in teaching their classes. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisite: consent. Offered every semester.

350 Topics in Studio Art (4)

Focused, in-depth study of one studio art medium, including related aesthetic and historical considerations. Topics may include: mixed media, jewelry, prints, fibers, public art, raku, glass, etc. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Lab fee. Offered every semester.

404 Photo and Digital Art Lab (4)

Advanced studio art course designed for the student’s continued growth and exploration of digital tools and techniques. May

406 Advanced Drawing and Painting Lab (4)

Advanced art and design course exploring two-dimensional image making in traditional and non-traditional drawing and painting media. Designed for continued growth and exploration of materials and concepts. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: ART 305, 306 or consent. Offered intermittently.

409 Sculpture and Ceramics Lab (4)

Advanced studio art course designed for the student’s continued growth and exploration of three-dimensional methods and materials. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisites: ART 309, 313 or consent. Lab fee. Offered intermittently.

420 Advanced Topics (4)

Advanced, in-depth study of one studio art medium, developing content and technical skills in the context of aesthetic and historical considerations. Topics may include mixed media, jewelry, prints, fibers, public art, raku, glass, etc. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent. Offered intermittently.

444 Studio Research (1)

Advanced Studio art course with individual faculty mentorship in studio work practice and historical research as a basis for the senior capstone “body of work.” Serves as the prerequisite for ART 450 Senior Art Seminar. Prerequisite: Consent. Offered every fall.

450 Senior Art Seminar (4) I

Requires the development of a studio research project. Students create artwork for exhibition, an explanatory paper, and an oral presentation while acquiring professional skills appropriate to arts-related careers. Prerequisite ART 444 and consent. Offered every spring.

485 Visual Art Internship (4)

Requires active involvement in an arts organization for a minimum of 130 hours, additional meetings with a faculty mentor, and submission of an electronic portfolio of materials including reflection on the internship experience. Prerequisite: junior/senior status, MUS 336, and consent. Offered every semester. Identical to ARTH 485.