Art
The Art program is based on the premise that a solid foundation in technical skills and exercise of a craft permit the greatest growth and creativity. Some general objectives of the Department are: to provide students with marketable artistic skills, to increase awareness of the role of art in all cultures throughout history, and to serve as an artistic resource for the community.
The Art program prepares students for work as exhibiting artists, advanced study, teaching, and related vocations, such as print media and computer graphics, as well as for positions in art museums/galleries and alternative spaces and government agencies.
The four-year bachelor of Arts Degree in Art offers two options: Studio Arts with concentrations in painting, printmaking, and drawing; and Art Education. The Art Education option offers concentrations in painting, printmaking, graphic design, and drawing. Teacher education programs in art and music are accredited by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.
Bachelor of Arts in Art
Total Credit Hours of College-Level Courses Required for Graduation: 120 credit hours, except for Art Education which requires 133 credit hours.
Art Education: 133
There are two options for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Art: Studio Art and Art Education.
Core Courses: for all four-year options in Art
ARTS |
101 |
Introduction to Drawing |
3 |
ARTS |
102 |
Figure Drawing |
3 |
ARTS |
110 |
Design Fundamentals I |
3 |
ARTS |
124 |
Computer Art I |
3 |
ARTS |
145 |
Photography I |
3 |
ARTS |
184 |
Fundamentals of Art Appreciation |
3 |
ARTS |
231 |
Introduction to Painting |
3 |
ARTS |
241 |
Introduction to Printmaking |
3 |
ARTS |
281 |
World Art History I |
3 |
ARTS |
282 |
World Art History II |
3 |
ARTS |
285 |
African-American Art History |
3 |
SPCH |
115 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
ARTS |
251 |
Introduction to Sculpture or |
3 |
ARTS |
261 |
Introduction to Ceramics or |
3 |
ARTS |
205 |
Advanced Figure Drawing |
3 |
Option 1: Studio Art
Required courses:
All students seeking the Studio Art option must take Advanced Studio Project I and II (ARTS 471 and 472 - 6 credit hours).
Additional Required Courses for each concentration in the Studio Art Option:
Concentration 1 in Studio Art: Painting
ARTS |
331 |
Advanced Painting I |
3 |
ARTS |
332 |
Advanced Painting II |
3 |
ARTS |
333 |
Advanced Painting III |
3 |
Concentration 2 in Studio Art: Printmaking
ARTS |
341 |
Advanced Printmaking I |
3 |
ARTS |
342 |
Advanced Printmaking II |
3 |
ARTS |
343 |
Advanced Printmaking III |
3 |
Concentration 3 in Studio Art: Drawing
ARTS |
301 |
Advanced Drawing and Design I |
3 |
ARTS |
302 |
Advanced Drawing and Design II |
3 |
ARTS |
375 |
Tools and Materials of Artist or |
3 |
ARTS |
331 |
Advanced Painting I |
3 |
Concentration 4 in Studio Art: Graphic Design
| ARTS |
309 |
Advanced Visual Design I |
3 |
| ARTS |
310 |
Advanced Visual Design II |
3 |
| ARTS |
325 |
Graphic Design Lab |
3 |
| ARTS |
411 |
Package and Graphic Design 3-D |
3 |
| ARTS |
494 |
Graphic Design Practicum |
3 |
| ARTS |
496 |
Graphic Design Seminar |
3 |
Art Electives:
ARTS |
375 |
Tools and Materials of the Artist or |
3 |
ARTS |
435 |
Mural Painting |
3 |
ARTS |
431 |
Advanced Painting IV |
3 |
ARTS |
334 |
Portrait Painting |
3 |
ARTS |
441 |
Advanced printmaking IV |
3 |
Electives:
Students may select three (3) credit hour courses from Music, Art History, Theatre, or Television.
Comments:
A minimum grade of "C" is required in all art classes for the major. The University-wide fine arts requirement must be fulfilled from courses in music, dance, or drama.
Option 2: Art Education
All students seeking the Art Education option must take Creative Crafts (ARTS 271 - 3 credit hours). Students may prepare to teach at the elementary or secondary level.
Also, students seeking the Art Education option may select a concentration from one of the following four areas: Painting, Printmaking, Drawing, and Graphic Design for Art Education.
Concentration 1 in Art Education: Painting
ARTS |
331 |
Advanced Painting I |
3 |
ARTS |
332 |
Advanced Painting II |
3 |
ARTS |
333 |
Advanced Painting III |
3 |
Concentration 2 in Art Education: Printmaking
ARTS |
341 |
Advanced Printmaking I |
3 |
ARTS |
342 |
Advanced Printmaking II |
3 |
ARTS |
343 |
Advanced Printmaking III |
3 |
Concentration 3 in Art Education: Drawing
ARTS |
301 |
Advanced Drawing and Design I |
3 |
ARTS |
302 |
Advanced Drawing and Design II |
3 |
ARTS |
375 |
Tools and Materials of the Artist or |
3 |
ARTS |
331 |
Advanced Painting I |
3 |
Concentration 4 in Art Education: Graphic Design (Education)
ARTS |
126 |
Typography |
3 |
ARTS |
309 |
Advanced Visual Design I |
3 |
ARTS |
310 |
Advanced Visual Design II |
3 |
ARTS |
411 |
Graphic Design 3-D |
3 |
ARTS |
496 |
Graphic Design Seminar (Secondary Education Only) |
3 |
Professional Education: (K-12 Certification Requirements):
| EDFN |
220 |
Foundations of Education |
3 |
| EDFN |
222 |
Children and Youth in Urban Schools |
3 |
| EDPY |
300 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
| SPED |
204 |
Introduction to Education of Exceptional Children |
3 |
| RDNG |
314 |
Teaching Reading in the Elementary Schools or |
3 |
| RDNG |
315 |
Teaching Reading in the Secondary Schools |
3 |
| ECED |
105 |
Principles of Child Development (Elementary) or |
3 |
| EDPY |
244 |
Human Development and Behavior (Secondary) |
3 |
| EDPN |
445 |
Methods of Teaching Art in Pre-K - 12 |
3 |
| ELED |
434 |
Observation and Student Teaching in the Elementary Schools or |
VC |
| EDFN |
471 |
Observation and Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools |
VC |
Comments:
Art Education is essentially a four and one-half-year program. Student teaching requires an entire semester. It is suggested that students attend summer sessions to alleviate heavy scheduling in the senior year when student teaching is taken. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all art and professional studies courses. Students must complete all required 200-, 300-, and 400-level courses prior to admittance to student teaching. |
