Art

C. Broadus-Garcia, Chair; M. Alewitz, J. Buxton, S. O. Fafunwa-Ndibe,
S. Gallagher, V. Garcia, F. Hentschel, E. Langhorne, C. Marshall, R. Siporin,
M. Strathy, R. Todd (Dept. phone 832-2620)

The Art Department offers two degree programs, a B.S. in Art Education for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching art and a B.A. in Art which provides students with options in studio areas, such as ceramics, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture, as well as art history. Study options also exist in new media arts, mural painting, and other new genres. Both conceptual and technical excellence is stressed within a curriculum that encourages diverse forms of creative expression. Study plans are developed on an individual basis consistent with the goals identified by the student and advisor. This allows students the pursuit of diverse interests that match the individual. Recent graduates have begun successful careers as art teachers and practicing fine and commercial artists. Graduates from our B.A. program have been accepted in nationally known M.F.A. programs, and our B.S. Art Education alumni are prominent art education leaders throughout the state. The Department houses the Samuel S. T. Chen Fine Arts Center, a gallery exhibiting works by nationally and internationally recognized artists and providing a venue for student and faculty exhibits. The gallery also provides opportunities to study curatorship, leading to career possibilities in museum studies. Options abound for internships with business and industry, community-based organizations, museums, galleries, and schools.

Major in Art, B.A.

60 credits, as follows:

Core (21 credits): ART 112, 113, 120, 124, 130, 216, and 230.

Individual Planned Program of Study (18 credits):
To be developed in conjunction with departmental advisor and which includes a minimum of 9 sequences credits in one area. Art majors must complete 15 credits in courses at the 300-level or above.

Directed Electives of Minor (18 cr.):
Major-related electives, selected in consultation with advisor, or a minor in another department

Capstone (3 credits):
ART 499

A Portfolio Review is required of all B.A. in Art majors.

Major in Art Education, B.S. (Certifiable for K–12 teaching)

45 credits, as follows:

Core (36 credits):
ART 112, 113, 120, 124, 130, 240, 252, 260, 261, 263, 491, and one additional three-credit Art History course.

Studio Specialization Area (9 credits in one media area are required. 3 credits from the required studio core can be used as a beginning studio specialization course.)

Directed Electives (3 credits, as necessary to meet program requirements):
Chosen in consultation with advisor.
No minor is required for B.S. in Art Education students.
A Portfolio Review is required of all B.S. in Art Education majors.

Portfolio Requirement

All Art majors must submit a portfolio of works for consideration by the Art faculty. Students whose portfolios do not meet standards will be required to take supplemental courses. No student will be allowed to proceed on to a 300-level (or higher) studio course without a successful portfolio review.

Minor in Art

18 credits in Art are required, grouped according to the recommendations of the Art Department. Students choosing to minor in Art must consult the department chair for the assignment of an advisor.