Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degrees
-Art Education
-Art Therapy, Broad Field
-Art History
-Studio Art
-Art Minor
-Photography Minor
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Teacher Certification
Master of Arts Degree in Art
Art
Faculty
Kim Borst, Senior Lecturer
Timothy Cleary, Assistant Professor
James Grittner, Professor
Susan E. Loonsk, Professor
William P. Morgan, Professor
Mel Olsen, Professor
Laurel J. Scott, Professor
W. Pope Wright, ProfessorPrograms
The Visual Arts have curricular programs leading to the following degrees:Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts:
Art History
Art Therapy
Studio Art
Teacher Certification Art EducationBachelor of Fine Arts:
StudioBachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher Certification
Master of Arts
The descriptions and programs which follow outline the basic curricular structure within the Visual Arts Department. In addition, students enrolled are expected to take advantage of enrichment programs scheduled by the department, which include guest speakers, guest artists, film programs, organized field tours, special exhibitions and other faculty-recommended activities in the Visual Arts.
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degrees
(Art Education)
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education is a comprehensive major which certifies graduates to teach art in grades K-12. A minimum of 60 credits in Art, including the following courses, is required. No minor required. See advisor for Art Education portfolio requirement.ART 102 Two-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 103 Three-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 105 Drawing 3 credits
ART 106 Drawing 3 credits
ART 305-306-405-406 Intermediate Drawing 3 credits
ART 210 Painting 3 credits
ART 221/222 Art History Survey 8 credits
ART 240 Printmaking 3 credits
ART 241 Photography 3 credits
ART 260 Sculpture 3 credits
ART 270 Ceramics 3 credits
ART 275 Metalwork and Jewelry 3 credits
ART 279 Fibers 3 credits
ART 327 Modern Art 4 credits
ART 490 Art Seminar (junior year) 3 credits
ART 335 Elementary Art Methods 3 credits
ART 339 Secondary Art Methods 3 credits
ART 481 Art for Special Education 3 credits
Total 60 creditsStudents seeking teaching certification in art must also complete the certification course requirements from the Department of Teacher Education.
(Art Therapy, Broad Field)
The Bachelor Degree in Art Therapy can be accomplished with a major in art and 12 credits of abnormal and developmental psychology. No minor required.
Art Foundation Courses:
ART 102 Two-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 103 Three-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 105 Drawing 3 credits
ART 210 Painting 3 credits
ART 222 Art History Survey 4 credits
ART 291 Sophomore Portfolio Review 0 credits
ART 327 Modern Art 4 credits
ART 490 Art Seminar 3 credits
ART 491 Senior Honors Exhibition 0 credits
Total 23 creditsArt Therapy Courses:
ART 350 Psychology of Art 3 credits
ART 485 Art Therapy Techniques 3 credits
ART 402 Art Therapy Seminar 3 credits
ART 483 Art Therapy Fundamentals 3 credits
ART 484 Development of Creative Functioning 3 credits
Total 15 creditsStudio Art Courses:
Studio Art Courses 9 credits
Development of a portfolio showing proficiency in painting, drawing and 3-D media is required.Psychology Courses:
12 credits from:
PSYC 451 Dev. Psy I: Child Development 3 credits
PSYC 452 Dev. Psy II: Adolescence 3 credits
PSYC 453 Dev. Psy III: Adult Years 3 credits
PSYC 461 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
PSYC 462 Treatments of Psychological Disorders 3 credits
Total 12 creditsTotal 59 credits
(Art History)
The Bachelor Degree in Art History combines studio and art history requirements. The student must complete 12 credits of art history beyond the courses in the foundation group: ART 221, ART 222 and ART 327.Art Foundation Courses:
ART 103 Three-Dimension Design 3 credits
ART 105 Drawing 3 credits
ART 210 Painting 3 credits
ART 490 Art Seminar 3 credits
Total 12 creditsArt History Courses:
ART 221 Ancient to Renaissance 4 credits
ART 222 Renaissance to Modern 4 credits
ART 327 Modern 4 credits12 credits of Art History selected from the following:
ART 320 American Art 3 credits
ART 321 Mediterranean 3 credits
ART 323 Medieval 3 credits
ART 325 Renaissance 3 credits
ART 326 Baroque 3 credits
ART 329 Women In Art 3 credits
ART 331 Black Art: African 3 credits
ART 331 Black Art: African-American 3 credits
ART 336 Contemporary Art 3 credits
Total 24 creditsTotal 36 credits
(Studio Art)
Art Foundation Courses:
Required of all degree-seeking majors in Art:
ART 102 Two-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 103 Three-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 105 Drawing 3 credits
ART 210 Painting 3 credits
ART 221/222 Art History Survey 8 credits
ART 260 Sculpture 3 credits
ART 327 Modern Art 4 credits
ART 490 Art Seminar (junior year) 3 credits
Total 29 creditsSeven credits in any one of the following studio areas:
Ceramics
Photography
Fibers
Printmaking
Painting
SculptureRequires a minor area of study outside Art. 21 credits
(Art Minor)
ART 105 Fundamentals of Drawing 3 credits
ART 102 Two-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 103 Three-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 210 Painting 3 credits
ART 222 Art History 4 credits
Art electives 6 creditsTotal 22 credits
(Photography Minor)
ART 102 Two-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 105 Drawing Fundamentals 3 credits
ART 241 Photography Introduction 3 credits
ART 327 Modern Art History 4 credits
ART 341 Intermediate Photography 3 credits
ART 341 Photography third semester 3 credits
ART 441 Advanced Photography 3 creditsTotal 22 credits
Studio Arts Concentration
Students entering the university with the objective of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree are required to complete the foundation art requirements. During their first two years in the program, BFA majors, with the guidance of their advisors and instructors, are expected to decide upon a major area studio sequence as a part of their study plans. In their sophomore year, declared BFA majors will be required to submit a portfolio for faculty review before they can finally be approved as a BFA degree candidate. Students who submit portfolios which are not approved may, with the consent of their major advisor, reapply the following year. Students who are not admitted to the BFA program may complete their degree work as general art majors in the Bachelor of Science Program. BFA candidates are required to submit work and be accepted for "The Annual Honors Exhibition" prior to graduation.Studio Areas:
A minimum of 21 credits in sequence from lower to higher number taken in one studio area. A minimum of 60 credits is required, including the foundation courses plus three credits of drawing beyond ART 105 and ART 106. No minor required.Studio Art:
Art Foundation CoursesRequired of all degree-seeking majors in Art:
ART 102 Two-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 103 Three-Dimensional Design 3 credits
ART 105 Drawing 3 credits
ART 106 Drawing 3 credits
ART 210 Painting 3 credits
ART 221/222 Art History Survey 8 credits
ART 260 Sculpture 3 credits
ART 291 Sophomore Portfolio Review 0 credits
ART 327 Modern Art 4 credits
ART 490 Art Seminar (junior year) 3 credits
ART 491 BFA Senior Honors Exhibition 0 creditsSix additional credits in Art History 6 credits
Total 39 credits
Studio Concentration: 21 credits
Ceramics
ART 270 Ceramics Up to 9 credits
ART 370 Ceramics Up to 9 credits
ART 470 Ceramics Up to 9 creditsFibers
ART 279 Fibers 3 credits
ART 203 Design 3 credits
or
ART 403 Design 3 credits
ART 379 Fibers II Up to 12 credits
ART 479 Fibers Up to 12 creditsPainting
ART 210 Introduction to Painting Up to 6 credits
ART 203 Collage 3 credits
or
ART 403 Collage 3 credits
ART 310 Painting II Up to 9 credits
ART 410 Painting Up to 9 creditsPhotography
ART 241 Photography: An Introduction 3 credits
ART 341 Photography Up to 9 credits
ART 441 Photography Up to 9 creditsSculpture
ART 260 Sculpture Up to 6 credits
ART 360 Sculpture Up to 9 credits
ART 460 Sculpture Up to 9 creditsPrintmaking
ART 240 Printmaking Up to 9 credits
ART 340 Printmaking Up to 9 credits
ART 440 Printmaking Up to 9 creditsBachelor of Fine Arts Degree
with Teacher Certification
Individuals completing minimum requirements for the BFA degree may choose to complete the requirements in education necessary for teacher certification. (See Bachelor of Science degree requirements in Education and index, Teacher Certification.)Master of Arts Degree in Art
Programs of study leading to the Master of Arts Degree are offered. For detailed information concerning requirements, see the Graduate section of this catalog.