DEPARTMENT OF ART

Course Descriptions

Major
Minor
 

CHAIR: MARTIN AMOROUS

FACULTY: Barker, Bohls, Borcherding, Breitenbach, Eastman, Lawler, Patrick, Surls, Zonker

The Department of Art provides an excellent education in art to individuals interested in studio art or graphic design or photography. Our goal is to attract qualified students by establishing high academic standards and prepare them to be productive contributors to society. We prepare the student technically and philosophically by emphasizing the traditional skills of drawing and design. Creativity, technical accomplishment and conceptual skills are emphasized in advanced courses.

Classes in the Art Department are organized in two ways, depending on the subject matter of the course. Lecture classes meet for three clock hours per week for one semester. Combination lecture and studio classes meet for six clock hours per week. Art students should plan to budget their time for at least three clock hours per week of involvement for each semester hour credit.

Art majors are encouraged to participate in student exhibitions and other exhibits, programs, and lectures sponsored by the Department. Students are responsible for supplying the necessary materials for their art projects in all studio classes.

 
Curricula: Major in Art
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Program in Advertising and Graphic Design
First Year  Credit  Second Year  Credit
ART 160, 161, 163, 164, 234, 265
18
 ART 260, 269, 271, 335, 336, 365, 370
21
ENG 164, 165
6
 BIO, CHM, GEL/GEO 131/111, or PHY  
(from two different departments)
8
HIS 163, 164
6
 POL 261
3
KIN 215 or accepted substitute
1
32
KIN activity or accepted substitute
1-3
 
32-34
 
 
 
Third Year Credit   Fourth Year Credit
ART 366, 432, 434, 463, 466
18
 ART 431, 434, Advanced ART Electives
15
Advanced Art History
3
 DNC, MUS, or THR
3
ENG 265, 275, or 295
3
 MKT 371 or 372
3
ENG (200 level or higher) or SCM
3
 PHO 182
3
MTH (164 or approved substitute)
3
 Elective
3
MTH (excluding MTH 031D and 032D), CS, statistics, or PHL 262 or 362
3
 Criterion VI
6
POL 335, 361, 368, 370, 387 or 484
3
33
33
 
 
Program in Art -- Photography
First Year  Credit Second Year Credit
ART 160, 161, 163, 164, 265
15
 ART 260, 269, 271, 365, 370
15
PHO 182
3
 PHO 184
3
ENG 164, 165
6
 ENG 265, 275, or 295
3
HIS 163, 164
6
 ENG (200 level or higher) or SCM
3
KIN 215 or accepted substitute
1
 Lab science
8
KIN activity or accepted substitute
1-2
32
32-34
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
ART 366, 466, Art History
9
 ART 300-400 level
9
PHO 231, 235
6
 PHO 430
3
PHO 300-400 level
3
 PHO 300-400 level
6
POL 261
3
 Criteria IV
3
POL, 3 hrs. excluding POL 371
3
 Criteria VI
6
MTH 164 or approved substitute
3
 Electives, 300-400 level
6
MTH (excluding MTH 031D and MTH 032D), CS, statistics, or PHL 262 or 362
3
33
30
 
Program in Studio Art
First Year Credit Second Year Credit
ART 160, 161, 163, 164, 265, 271
18
 ART 260, 269, 365, 366, 370, 371
18
ENG 164, 165
6
 ENG 265, 275, or 295
3
HIS 163, 164
6
 ENG (200 level or higher) or SCM
3
KIN 215 or accepted substitute
1
 BIO, CHM, GEL/GEO 131/111, or PHY (from two different departments)
8
KIN activity or accepted substitute
1-3
32
32-34
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
ART 467, 482, ART electives (advanced)
15
 Advanced Art History
3
Advanced Art History
3
 ART electives (advanced)
15
POL 261, 3 hrs. from POL 335, 361, 368, 370, 387, 484
6
 DNC, MUS, or THR
3
MTH (164 or approved substitute)
3
 Criterion VI
6
MTH (excluding MTH 031D and 032D), CS, STA, or PHL 262 or 362
3
 Electives
7
30
34
 
Candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in Art. This includes both residence and transferred work. BFA students must participate in a senior exhibition the semester after applying for graduation.

Art electives in the BFA curriculum may be chosen from all 400 level studio art courses. All 400 level art courses may be repeated for credit except ART 471, ART 474, ART 478, and ART 494.

Not all art courses are offered each semester. Consult the Schedule of Classes and your advisor before registration.

Degree plans are to be written during the first semester of the Junior year. At that time, the student and advisor establish which electives will be taken for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art degree.

Any student who is considering graduate school after completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art degree should take 15 to 18 semester credit hours in the area of specialization that they plan to major in, such as, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, or jewelry. Students should take as many advanced art history courses as possible.

 
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Program in Studio Art
First Year Credit Second Year Credit
ART 160, 161, 163, 265
12
 ART 164, 260
6
ENG 164, 165
6
 Minor*
6
HIS 163, 164
6
 ENG 265, 275, or 295
3
FL (one field)
8
 ENG (200 level or higher) or SCM
3
KIN 215 or accepted substitute
1
 BIO, CHM, GEL/GEO 131/111, or PHY (from two different departments)
8
KIN activity or accepted substitute
1-3
 FL (one field)
6
34-36
32
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
ART 365, 370
6
 ART (advanced)
6
Minor*
6
 Minor*
6
POL 261, 3 hrs. from POL 335, 361, 368, 370, 387, or 484
6
 Criterion VI
3
MTH(164 or approved substitute)
3
 ART, DNC, MUS, THR, or PHL 366
3
MTH (excluding MTH 031D and 032D), CS, statistics, or PHL 262 or 362
3
 Electives
14
ART, DNC, MUS, THR, or PHL 366
3
32
PHL 261, 363, 371 or 471
3
30
* Students may complete a 48-hour major in Studio Art, in which case the 18-hour minor requirement does not apply. ART 271, 366, and 371 are required if the 48-hour major is chosen.

ART MINOR

Two-Dimensional Studio Art Minor
ART 160 - Introduction to the Visual Arts
ART 161 - Basic Design
ART 163 - Drawing
ART 265 - Basic Design II
6 Hours Advanced Art Electives

Three-Dimensional Studio Art Minor
ART 160 - Introduction to the Visual Arts
ART 161 - Basic Design
ART 163 - Drawing
ART 271 - Three-Dimensional Design
6 Hours Advanced Art Electives

Art History Minor
ART 160 - Introduction to the Visual Arts
ART 260 - Pre-Renaissance Art History
ART 370 - Renaissance Through Rococo Art
ART 471 - History of American Art
6 Hours Advanced Art History

Academic Studies Degree: Art Emphasis or Second Teaching Field
ART 161 - Basic Design I
ART 163 - Drawing
ART 265 - Basic Design II
ART 365 - Painting I or ART 371 - Ceramics
ART 366 - Printmaking or ART 482 - Sculpture
Advanced Art Electives - 9 hours

ART COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ART 135 INTRODUCTION TO FUNDAMENTALS OF ART MATERIALS AND PROCESSES. This course provides a fundamental understanding of art materials and processes with two- and three-dimensional media. It aids the student in developing an understanding of the elements of design and principles of organization as they relate to two- and three-dimensional design. Not open to art majors or minors. Credit. 3.

ART 160 INTRODUCTION TO THE VISUAL ARTS. [ARTS 1301] The presentation of the theory and philosophy of art through an analysis of the principles, problems, and techniques of the artist. Credit 3.

ART 161 BASIC DESIGN I. [ARTS 1311] The study and application of two-dimensional design elements and principles using diverse media. Credit 3.

ART 163 DRAWING. [ARTS 1316] Freehand drawing using various media. The illusion of volume and space through the use of perspective, line, and value is stressed. Credit 3.

ART 164 LIFE DRAWING I. Drawing from the model in various media. Gesture drawing and figure structure are studied. Prerequisite: ART 163. Credit 3.

ART 234 ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN I. This entry level course is the first in building the foundation for graphic design. The emphasis is on creative thinking and problem soling and the development of the designer’s process. Each project builds upon the previous in depth and complexity of that process. The student is introduced to computer application of two-dimensional concepts and output. Formerly ART 334. Credit 3.

ART 260 PRE-RENAISSANCE ART HISTORY. A survey of Prehistoric, Ancient, and Medieval art. Credit 3.

ART 265 BASIC DESIGN II. [ARTS 1312] Continuation of Basic Design I with emphasis on various compositional approaches and color organization using a variety of materials and media. Prerequisites: ART 161 and 163. Credit 3.

ART 269 LIFE DRAWING II. A continuation of ART 164. Prerequisite: ART 164. Credit 3.

ART 271 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN. An introduction to elements of design and the principles of arrangement as applied to problems in the third dimension. Credit 3.

ART 335 ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN II. This foundation course introduces an overview of history, principles, processes and terminology of typography. Type sensitivity is developed through a variety of means: classifying and identifying typefaces, designing typefaces and typographic logotypes, as well as designing with type. The majority of work is created on the computer. Prerequisite: ART 234. Credit 3.

ART 336 ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN III. This advanced foundation course introduces the visual field and grid. The techniques and processes print media are explored. Students will be exposed to historical and aesthetic issues. Prerequisite: ART 335. Credit 3.

ART 365 PAINTING I. An introduction to the materials and techniques of oil painting. Emphasis is placed on the observation of actual phenomena using still life, the figure, and landscape. Prerequisite: ART 265. Credit 3.

ART 366 PRINTMAKING. An introduction to the techniques and procedures of printmaking. The emphasis is on relief, serigraphy, and intaglio methods. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of Studio Art. Credit 3.

ART 370 RENAISSANCE THROUGH ROCOCO ART HISTORY. A survey of Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, and Rococo art. Credit 3.

ART 371 CERAMICS. An introduction to ceramics. Clay will be explored through a variety of basic hand building techniques. Ceramic surfaces including slips and glazes will be employed. Students will use various kiln firing techniques with earthenware clay. Prerequisite: ART 271. Credit 3.

ART 431 ILLUSTRATION. This course promotes the inventive and individual solutions to illustrational problems, explores relationships of the image to the text and develops individual skill level using a variety of media, including the computer. Creating a portfolio is a goal. Prerequisites: ART 265 and ART 269. Credit 3.

ART 432 ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN IV. Publication design problems are presented as they relate to a specific corporation/product. Typical projects are a brochure, annual report, package design and an ad campaign using storyboards. Production methods using color photocopiers, computers, airbrush, etc., are individually explored to produce presentation quality mockups. Prerequisite: ART 336. Credit 3.

ART 434 ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN V. A corporate identity package is developed using the computer to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects which carry the corporate logotype. Typical usages are ads, billboards, vehicles and products. Prerequisite: ART 336. Credit 3.

ART 462 APPLIED DESIGN. The application of the principles of design to fabrics, dyeing, macramˇ, stitchery and weaving. Two crafts will be explored in depth each semester. Prerequisite: ART 265. Credit 3.

ART 463 ADVANCED DRAWING. Drawing problems with emphasis on the development of personal expressive techniques. Prerequisite: ART 269. Credit 3.

ART 465 ADVANCED PAINTING. Exploration of traditional painting processes and concepts along with the introduction of non-traditional techniques and materials. Emphasis is placed on skill development and individual exploration of ideas. Prerequisite: ART 365. Credit 3.

ART 466 PAINTING IN AQUAMEDIA. The focus is on transparent watercolor. Landscape, still life, and the figure are emphasized, along with experimentation. Prerequisites: ART 265 and 365. Credit 3.

ART 467 JEWELRY. A study of techniques and materials needed to design and create jewelry. Design and craftsmanship skills are emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 265. Credit 3.

ART 471 HISTORY OF AMERICAN ART. A history of American architecture, painting, and sculpture from the colonial period to the present. Credit 3.

ART 474 HISTORY OF THE NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURY ART. A survey of major artistic movements and artists working in painting, sculpture and architecture. Prerequisite: ART 370 or permission of the instructor. Credit 3.

ART 478 CRITICISM AND THEORY IN THE VISUAL ARTS. The study of historical and contemporary aspects of major thinking and writing concerning the visual arts. Prerequisites: ART 160 and one of the following: ART 260, 370, or 471. Credit 3.

ART 480 ADVANCED CERAMICS. A continued exploration of ceramics. Individual direction of each student will determine type of clay, ceramic surface and firing process to be used. Further research into clay and glaze chemistry and the history of ceramics. Prerequisite: ART 371. Credit 3.

ART 482 SCULPTURE. The exploration of three-dimensional media through the proper use of tools, working processes, and a variety of materials. Emphasis placed on skill development and individual exploration of ideas. Prerequisite: ART 271. Credit 3.

ART 492 ADVANCED PRINTMAKING. Advanced problems in printmaking. Special procedures and problems involving further investigation of various printmaking media with an introduction to lithography. Prerequisite: ART 366. Credit 3.

ART 493 UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR IN ART. An undergraduate seminar course concerning problems selected within an area of specialization. Prerequisites: 6 hours of credit in the area of investigation, with permission of the instructor and department chair. (This course may be taken for Academic Distinction credit. See Academic Distinction Program in this catalogue.) Credit 3.

ART 494 THE BUSINESS OF ART. Problems of the professional artist related to promotion, finance and law. Credit 3.

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