ART
Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 PRINT PAGE

 Ms. Katherine Strause, Chair; Ms. Buys, Mr. Calvert, Ms. Fulmer, Dr. Simmons, Mr. Stoddard

The Department of Art promotes sensitivity, self awareness, and personal growth   through   participation   in   creative work; it  provides  a  sound  art  education program for those who wish to teach; it develops high levels of competency in students who seek careers as independent artists, craftsmen, or digital and graphic designers; it enlarges the students' understanding of their cultural heritage; and it furnishes both the traditional degree seeking student and the amateur with experiences that enable them to become intelligent and discriminating, life long appreciators of art.

Portfolio Review for Transfer Students
 
A transfer student intending to enroll in an art degree program is required to present for evaluation by the art staff examples of work produced in art courses completed at the institution(s) previously attended.  Should significant deficiencies be identified, the student will be required to enroll in the course or courses appropriate for strengthening perceived weaknesses.

Bachelor of Science in Education Degree 

Art Component (52 hours)

Studio Courses (43 hours):

ART	2353	Technical Skills for the Designer	3
ART	1043	Design	3
ART	1053	Design II	3
ART	1073	Drawing I	3
ART	2083	Drawing II	3
ART	2273	Painting I	3
ART	3123	Painting II	3
ART	2243	Printmaking I
		or	3
ART	2373	Introduction to Screenprinting	3
		or
ART	4213	Printmaking II	3
ART	1063	Ceramics I	3
ART	2733	3-Dimensional Design	3
ART	4223	Sculpture I	3
ART	3113	Ceramics II	3
ART	1793	Digital Skills	3
ART	1022	Public School Art	2
ART	4912	Sr. Exhibition I	2

Art History (9 hours):

ART	3103	Art of the Non-Western World	3
ART	3143	History of Art to Renaissance	3
ART	4703	History of Western Art	3
		Renaissance to Present

Education Component: (15 hours):

 2.5 GPA + passing Praxis I for Teacher Ed admission.
 Application to TCH required at end of Sophomore Year.

EDU	2423	Foundation of Education	3
EDU	3043	Instructional Technology	3
SPE	3013	Psychology of the Exceptional Child	3
EDU	4123	Educational Psychology	3
ART	4662	Special Methods: Art Elementary	2
ART	4872	Special Methods: Art Secondary	2
		Internship Semester	12
EDU	4216	Clinical Internship	6
EDU	4216	Art Internship	6

Education Assessment Requirements:

  PRAXIS I: (C indicates computer based test) 
     Read 172/319C
     Write 173/319C
     Math 171/316C

  PRAXIS II:
     10133 Content Knowledge 157
     20131 Art Making 146

     20132 Content, Traditions, Criticism, Aesthetics 140
     PLT 164
   
Bachelor of Fine Arts /Digital Art and Design (Graphic Design) Degree

Art Courses (78 hours):

ART	2353	Technical Skills for the Designer	3
ART	1043	Design I	3
ART	1053	Design II	3
ART	1073	Drawing I	3
ART	2273	Painting I	3
ART	2243	Printmaking I	3
		or
ART	2373	Intro to Screenprinting	3
		or
ART	4213	Printmaking II	3
ART	1063	Ceramics I	3
		or
ART	4223	Sculpture I	3
ART	2733	3-Dimensional Design	3
ART	1793	Digital Skills	3
ART	2383	Photo I	3
ART	3613	The Digital Image	3
ART	3363	Concept and Layout	3
ART	3463	The Digital Page	3
ART	3803	Interactive Design	3
ART	4413	Design and Production	3
ART	4171	Exhibition Techniques	1
ART	4912	Senior Exhibition I	2
ART	4863	Senior Seminar	3
ART	4403	Illustration & Design	3
		or
ART	4263	Illustration for Publication	3
ART	4436	Field Experience	6
ART	4583	Special Problems in Media &  Design	3

3 Hr. Upper Level Art Elective from:

ART	4823	Motion Graphics	3
		or
ART	4833	3-D Modeling	3
		or
ART	4813	Digital Media Seminar	3
		or
ART	3443	Photo II	3
		or
ART	4393	Life Drawing	3

  
Art History 9 hours from:  

ART	3103	Art of the Non Western World	3
ART	3143	History of Art to the Renaissance	3
ART	4703	History of Western Art-Renaissance to Present	3
ART	4293	Contemporary Art	3
ART	4783	History of Photography	3

Electives for the Digital Art and Design Major:   

ART	4833	3-D Modeling	3
ART	4813	Digital Media Seminar	3-6
ART	3443	Photo II	3
ART	4393	Life Drawing	3

For the Bachelor of Fine Arts -Studio Art Degree Hours
Art Courses (78 hours):

ART	2353	Technical Skills for the Designer	3
ART	1793	Digital Skills	3
ART	1043	Design I	3
ART	1053	Design II	3
ART	1073	Drawing I	3
ART	2083	Drawing II	3
ART	2733	3-Dimensional Design	3

Studio Courses (24 hours):

ART	2273	Painting I	3
ART	2243	Printmaking I	3
		or
ART	2373	Introduction to Screenpriting	3
		or
ART	4213	Printmaking II	3
ART	1063	Ceramics I	3
ART	2383	Photography I	6
ART	4223	Sculpture I	1
ART	4393	Life Drawing	3
			24

Pick 3 hours from the folowing 2D:

ART	3123	Painting II	3
ART	3443	Photography II	3
ART	2373	Introduction to Screenprinting	3
		or	3
ART	4213	Printmaking II	3

Pick 3 hours from the following 3D:

ART	3113	Ceramics II	3
ART	4253	Sculpture II	3

Art History (15 hours):

ART	3103	Non-Western Art History	3
ART	3143	History of Art to Renaissance	3
ART	4703	History of Western Art-Renaissance to Present	3
ART	4293	Contemporary Art	3
ART	4783	History of Photography	3
ART	4723	Independent Study Art History	3

Electives for the Digital Art and Design Major:   

ART	4343	Art Apprenticeship	3
		Upper-Level Art Elective	3
		Upper-Level Art Elective	3
		Upper-Level Art Elective	3

Senior Exit Courses (6 hours):

ART	4912	Senior Exhibition I	2
ART	4863	Senior Seminar	3
ART	4171	Exhibition Techniques	1

An additional elective semester can be taken and is designed to give students an opportunity to do advanced project work in media design.  It is possible to acquire these hours within the four years with summer school.  Planning for these hours should begin in the junior year if possible.

The Art Department requires the following Assessment components:

Freshman Review:   (Includes transfer students and those with 2 semesters or less in the art department).  Group Review/Evaluation/Discussion of four student works by art faculty following spring break.

Sophomore Review:   (3 + SEMESTERS of ART classes) Individual student review of 10 works + sketchbook by art faculty held Monday/Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Junior Review:   (5 + semesters of art classes.  Expected graduation within three semesters).  Individual student review (in preparation for senior experience & exhibition) of 15 works (minimum) by art faculty to verify strength and direction of student progress.   Held in April.

Senior Exhibition

 A senior exhibition is a requirement for all undergraduate degrees. Ordinarily, in the last semester, each student will exhibit a selection of his/her art work as approved by the department chair, his/her advisor, and the senior exhibition director.

For B.S.E. Majors

Prior to his/her final semester, the student must arrange for the senior exhibition director and art education advisor to review work intended for the senior exhibition. Reviewers will evaluate, identify any deficiencies, and advise the student.  Work not reviewed may not be included in the senior exhibition.  The exhibit may be in any medium or combination of media. The university may exercise the right to retain one work from the exhibit.

For B.F.A. Majors:

In the Senior Exhibition course (ART 4912),  the  student  will  assemble   a body of work   as the  culmination of his or her undergraduate art experience. This selection  of work,  which   will  make up a   major   part  of   the   student's   professional portfolio, will be exhibited as a course requirement in ART 4912. A set of photographic slides (20 slides images) or a CD rom (20 images at 300 dpi and 4 “ on the smallest slide) will record the exhibit and will be retained by the art department. The university may exercise the right to retain one work from the exhibit as a part of the department’s permanent collection.

Requirements for Minor in Art:

 Eighteen (18) hours are required with the following suggestions according to emphasis interest. (We also suggest the Humanities general education choice be ART 2033 Art: Humanities).

Studio Arts Minor (18 hours):

2D:

ART	1073, 2083	Drawing I & II
ART	1043, 1053	Design I & II

    Electives - (6 hours) Photography, Printmaking, Painting, Gook Arts, or Drawing/Illustration

3D:

ART	1073	Drawing I
ART	1043	Design I
ART	2733	3D Design
ART	1063	Ceramics I
	or
ART	4223	Sculpture I

   Electives - (6 hours) Ceramics II, Sculpture II, or Advanced Studio, Ceramics or Sculpture (Minor students must have permission of the instructor to take either of these courses).

Art History Minor (18 hours):

 15 hours required:

ART	2033	Humanities, Art	3
ART	3103	Art of the Non-Western World	3
ART	3143	History of Art to the Renaissance	3
ART	4703	History of Art/Renaissance to Present	3
ART	4293	Contemporary Art	3

 3 hours may be selected from:

ART	4783	History of Photography	3
ART	4723	Special Studies in Art History	3

Minor students must have permission of the instructor to take this course.

Photography Minor (18 hours):

12 hours required:

ART	2383	Photo I	3
ART	3443	Photo II	3
ART	4783	History of Photography	3
ART	4563	Special Problems Photography	3

6 hours may be selected from:

ART	4763	Photographic Lighting Techniques	3
ART	4773	Alternative Photo Printing Techniques	3
ART	4563	Special Problems Photography	3

Minor students must have permission of the instructor to take this course.

Digital Art & Design Minor (24 hours):
 
18 hours required:

ART	1043	Design I	3
ART	1053	Design II	3
ART	1793	Digital Skills for Artists	3
ART	2353	Technical Skills for the Designer	3
ART	3613	The Digital Image	3
ART	3463	The Digital Page	3

 6 hours may be selected from:

ART	3363	Concepts and Layout	3
ART	4413	Design and Production	3
		**prerequisite: ART 3363	3
ART	3803	Interactive Design	3
ART	4823	Motion Graphics	3
		**prerequisite: ART 3803	3
ART	4833	3D Computer Modeling	3
		**prerequisite: ART 3803	3
ART	4263	Illustration for Publication	3

Minor students must have permission of the instructor to take this course.

Courses in Art

ART 1022. Public School Art. Development and implementation of art curriculum for the elementary grades.  Experience with appropriate art materials.

ART 1043.  Design I. Fundamentals used in the production of twodimensional art including design theory, materials, tools, compositional theory, and vocabulary.

ART 1053.  Design II. A continuation of the study of design including color theory. Prerequisite:  ART1043.

ART 1063.  Ceramics I. Introduction to creative work in ceramics utilizing beginning wheel & handbuilding techniques.

ART 1073.  Drawing I. An introductory course in drawing techniques and media.

ART 1793. Digital Skills for Artists.  A foundation level course taken by all majors seeking the BFA degree or a BSE degree in art. Students learn the use of digital tools to accomplish tasks such as scanning images, storing files, working on a network, creating vector graphic and bitmap graphic images, and effective use of the internet for e-mail, research, etc.  This course is designed for students with all levels of computer experience.  Design projects are used to teach the concepts and tools available to artists through the use of the computer.

ART 2033.  Humanities: Art. An Art Appreciation course including slides and lecture.

ART 2083.  Drawing II. A continuation of the study of drawing with more advanced projects and media experiences, including on-site drawing and drawing in a series. Prerequisite: ART 1043, 1073.

ART 2243.  Printmaking I. An introduction to intaglio, relief, and planographic printmaking techniques. Prerequisites: ART 1043, 1053, 1073 or permission of instructor.

ART 2273.  Painting I. An introduction to painting. Prerequisites: ART 1043, 1053, 1073 or permission of instructor.

ART 2353.  Technical Skills for the Designer. An introduction to tools, materials and procedures basic to structured design and illustration as employed by the artist and designer.

ART 2373.  Introduction to Screenprinting. Basic screenprinting techniques. Prerequisites: ART 1043, 1053, 1073 or permission of instructor.

ART 2383.  Photography I. Explanation of the camera and how to use it properly; basic film development and printing techniques; introduction to the aesthetics of photography.

ART 2603.  Humanities: Art Studio. A course primarily designed for family & consumer sciences and non-art majors incorporating art appreciation and studio art activities.

ART 2733.  Three-Dimensional Design. An introduction to principles basic to the production of threedimensional art.

ART 3103. (WI) Art of the Non-Western World. Survey of nonwestern cultures and their art.  Such cultures as Africa, Oceana, Islam, India, China and Japan will be examined through their visual arts.

ART 3113.  Ceramics II.  Continuing projects using wheel and/OR  handbuilding techniques and glaze formulations.  Prerequisite: ART 1063.

ART 3123.  Painting II. More advanced painting projects. Prerequisite: ART 2273.

ART 3143. (WI) History of Art to the Renaissance. Survey of the important developments in art from prehistoric times to 1400.
 
ART 3283, 5283.  Kiln Construction. The construction of kilns for both low and high fire ceramic ware.

ART 3363.  Concept and Layout.  This course builds on the knowledge gained in Digital Publishing.  Students begin focusing on the art of page design and idea development.  Important techniques in this course are designing with type, idea development, thumbnailing, and concept construction.  Concepts taught in the course include effective visual communication, creative thinking, and finding and creating references.  Projects involve exercises such as logo and poster design.
Prerequisites: ART 1793, 3463, 3613.

ART 3613.  The Digital Image. Students master digital imaging and imagemaking techniques in this project driven course.  This course includes an introduction to the concepts needed for print illustration, 3D modeling, interactive design, and motion graphics. Methods taught in this course allow artists and designers to explore the blending of several mediums simultaneously.  Prerequisites: ART 1043, and 1793. Students may be admitted by permission of the instructor.  Photo I is helpful.

ART 3653.  Independent Study-Honors. Independent study in specialized area determined by instructor and student. Limited to honors student qualified by appropriate grade point average.

ART 3803.   Interactive Design.  Building on the experience gained in Concept and Layout, and the Digital Page, each student produces a computer-based, interactive project.  Tools such as Macromedia’s Flash and Director are used to teach students the concepts of scripting and animation for web or CD-based interactive design.  Principles taught in this course include interface and navigation design, animation, and digital sound production. Prerequisites: ART 3463, 3363, 3613.

ART 4093.  Experimental and Contemporary Media.

ART 4153.  Book Arts.  Course is designed to provide students an in depth experience in book arts, and specifically in the Artist’s book (those that combine structure or technique, format, visual images and presentation).  Students will be introduced to a variety of book form techniques and concepts.

ART 4171.  Exhibition Techniques. Problems concerning the planning, preparation, and display of visual art exhibits. Art majors only.

ART 4183.  Advanced Studio-Ceramics.  Advanced projects. May be repeated for credit.

ART 4213.  Printmaking II.  A continuation of ART 2243 in which the student may extend his/her experiences by concentrating attention in any area or areas of printmaking. Prerequisite: ART 2243 or ART 2373 if screenprinting is the concentration area.

ART 4223.  Sculpture I.  Sculpture in various media such  as wood, metal, clay, and stone. Prerequisites: ART 1063, 2733.

ART 4233, 5233. (WI) History of  American Art. Evolution of the art of the U.S. from colonial times to the present with emphasis on painting, sculpture, and architecture. Influence of our European heritage and the distinctly American environment; physical, social, and philosophical. Slides, movies, lectures, and discussions.

ART 4253.  Sculpture II.  A continuation of Sculpture I in which students explore more advanced techniques such as welding and fabrication of metals.

ART 4263.  Illustration for Publication. A study of illustration for such markets as children's picture books, novels, short stories, magazines, etc.

ART 4293, 5293. (WI) Contemporary Art. A seminar with an "indepth'' study of the trends in contemporary art.

ART 4313.  Advanced Studio-Drawing.  Advanced projects. May be repeated for credit.  Requires permission of instructor.

ART 4323.  Advanced Studio-Painting.  Advanced projects. May be repeated for credit.  Requires permission of instructor.

ART 4333.  Advanced Studio-Printmaking. Advanced projects.  May be repeated for credit.  Requires permission of instructor.

ART 4343.  Art Apprenticeship.  Pre-arranged and supervised onthejob experience for the art studio major.  An apprenticeship in a museum, studio, gallery, or other art related establishment.

ART 4393.  Life Drawing. Drawing from the model, students refine visual skills and techniques.

ART 4403. Illustration and Design. A study of illustration as used in visual communication. Work in various techniques with emphasis on concept development.

ART 4413.  Design and Production.  Students learn the production process through the use of print design projects with actual clients.  Issues involved in the process include everything from client communication to project management.  Projects are designed to build each student’s portfolio and experience.  Prerequisite: ART 3463, 3363.

ART  4436.  Field Experience. The student will work for a graphics oriented business as an intern. Prerequisites: ART 4413, 4583, all liberal arts coursework, and a 2.75 grade point average in required art courses.

ART 4563.  Advanced Studio-Photography. Advanced projects. May be repeated for credit.  Requires permission of instructor.

ART 4583.  Advanced Studio-Digital Design.   This course is designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of students in advanced stages of the Digital Art and Design BFA degree program.  Students work with projects developed by a faculty advisor or a project proposed by the student themselves (this is the choice of the advisor).  The emphasis is on advanced print or media design projects.  Prerequisites:  ART 4413, 3363 and 3803 or the permission of the instructor.

ART 4633.  Advanced Studio-Life Drawing.  Advanced study of life drawing techniques.  May be repeated for credit.  Prerequisite: ART 1073, 2083, 4393.  Requires permission of instructor.

ART 4662.  Special Methods: Art Elementary. Special methods in the teaching of elementary art (pk-5).

ART 4703. (WI) History of Western Art - Renaissance to Present.  Evolution of art in the Western World from 1400 to Modern Day.

ART 4723.  Independent Study-Art History. Independent study in specialized area of art history determined by instructor and student.  Requires permission of instructor.

ART 4763, 5763.  Photographic Lighting Techniques.  Advanced theory, technique, and equipment used by professional photographers for black and white and color; emphasis on aesthetic application in actual practice. Prerequisites: ART 2383, 3443 or permission of instructor.  Rotates every 3rd semester.

ART 4773, 5773.  Alternative Photographic Printing Techniques and Processes.  Manipulation and extension of boundaries of traditional photography using solarization, appropriation, montage, toning, bleaching and alternative emulsions. Prerequisites: ART2383, 3443 or permission of instructor.  Rotates every 3rd semester.
 
ART 4783, 5783. (WI) History of Photography. A survey of the important developments in photography since 1839.  This course examines photographic representation and imagemakers as well as the larger cultural implications of images in the media and popular culture.  Slide presentations and discussions of major photographers.  Rotates every 3rd semester.

ART 4813.  Digital Media Seminar. Using advance tools and techniques, students produce a digital media-based opus.  This course is designed to offer creative flexibility to advanced students interested in augmenting their portfolio with an advanced digital-based work. Prerequisites:  ART 4583, 3803.

ART 4823.  Motion Graphics. This course gives students the opportunity to explore nonlinear digital video editing and other motion-based special effects techniques.  Students work on projects tailored to their own artistic ideas. Prerequisite:  ART 3803.

ART 4833.  3D Computer Modeling. This course builds on ideas and techniques gained in Digital Imaging and Interactive Design.  Students are introduced to modeling tools on the computer.  Through professional-level programs such as Lightwave and Amapi 3D, students learn about modeling, texturing, lighting, and camera work in virtual space. Prerequisite:  ART 3803.

ART 4863.  Senior Seminar. An investigation of art career and graduate school opportunities through research and site visits. Areas covered include portfolio presentation, interviewing, resumes, and graduate school application.  Art majors only.

ART 4873.  Special Methods: Art Secondary.   Special methods in the teaching of secondary art (7-12).

ART  4912.  Senior Exhibition. The senior art major will assemble a representative body of work and present an exhibition as the culmination of the undergraduate experience.