Traditional Media
Painting: The painting studio is designed to accommodate acrylic, oil, and mixed media. Each student has a dedicated easel, work space, and painting storage.
Sculpture: Facilities include an extensive woodshop with a range of power tools as well as a full assortment of hand tools, an outdoor sculpture yard; full foundry; multiple kilns including electric and Raku, MIG welders, oxygen/acetylene and related metal equipment and sandblasting. Facilities allow for experimental work in wood bending; plastic blowing; performance and installation.
Photography: Digital imaging as well as traditional wet darkroom and non-silver process capabilities. Facilities offer a one-to-one ratio of student to computer or enlarger use.
Printmaking: Printmaking facilities include the ability to work in a variety of traditional and non-traditional printmaking techniques such as silk-screen, monoprint, engraving, drypoint, collograph, polyester plate lithography, bookmaking, badge making as well as an assortment of transfer techniques.
Major Requirements
A total of 36 hours (at least 12 of which must be numbered 300 or above) including:
Studio Foundations (12 hours chosen from the following)
- ART 115 Drawing
- ART 117 Design Basics and Color
- ART 118 Intro to 3-D Design and Ceramics
- ART 120 Photography
- ART 234 Survey of Computer Art Applications
Art History Foundations (9 hours)
- ART 216 Survey of Art History I
- ART 217 Survey of Art History II and
- ART 414 Modern Art History, ART 416 Contemporary Art History, or ART 470 Special Topics in Art History
Traditional Media Emphasis (9 hours)
- ART 230 Sculpture I or ART 232 Painting I
- ART 330 Sculpture II or ART 332 Painting II
- ART 430 Sculpture III or ART 432 Painting III
Electives (3 Hours)
Senior Thesis (3 hours)
Minor Requirements
A total of 21 hours including:
Studio Foundations (9 hours chosen from the following)
- ART 115 Drawing
- ART 117 Design Basics and Color
- ART 118 Intro to 3-D Design and Ceramics
- ART 120 Photography
- ART 234 Survey of Computer Art Applications
Art History Foundations (6 hours)
- ART 216 Survey of Art History I
- ART 217 Survey of Art History II
Traditional Media Emphasis (6 hours)
- ART 230 Sculpture I or ART 232 Painting I
- ART 330 Sculpture II or ART 332 Painting II
- ART 430 Sculpture III or ART 432 Painting III
Courses Offered
115. Drawing. (3 hours) Basic problems in drawing in various media such as pencil, pen, brush and charcoal and experimental techniques. Both representational and experimental approaches to drawing will be studied. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. Fall and Spring
117. Design Basics and Color. (3 hours) Basic problems in composition, the elements of design, materials and design concepts. Special emphasis on color theory. This course is also an introduction to painting. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. Fall
118. Introduction to Three Dimensional Design and Ceramics. (3 hours) This studio course addresses the fundamental concepts of sculpture and other three-dimensional works. Working with a variety of materials including paper, wire, and clay, students will have the opportunity to thoroughly examine the formal elements of three-dimensional forms through hands-on personal experience. In this course students will observe the work of others in the studio environment; explore a broad repertoire of media possibilities; and critically analyze produced works. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. Spring
120. Photography. (3 hours) This course explores both traditional darkroom and digital photography practices. Students will be instructed in the operation of the camera, subject and compositional considerations, image refinement, and a variety of printing methods. All students will receive help in expanding their knowledge and vision for the photographic medium as well as prepare them for further development of personal photographic work. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. Fall and Spring
230. Sculpture I. (3 hours) Introduction to the concepts and design of sculpture with emphasis on the student’s technical, personal, and conceptual development through a variety of materials and processes including woodworking, welding, metal casting, and installation. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses section. Prerequisite: ART 118 or permission of instructor. Fall
232. Painting I. (3 hours) ART 115 and 117 are recommended for art majors and minors before enrolling in this course. Beginning painting in which color and composition problems will be assigned. Different styles and techniques will be studied as well as one’s personal creative development. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses section. Prerequisite: ART 115 or 117 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring
300. Printmaking. (3 hours) This course introduces students to basic methods of traditional printmaking. Each student will complete individual assignments utilizing multiple printmaking media including monoprint, paper lithography, and silkscreen. Demonstrative instruction will be given in woodcut, etching, engraving, and multiple transfer techniques. Students will learn how to identify various types of papers and will become familiar with a number of fundamental print concepts such as editioning, registration, group problem solving, and collaboration. Students will also receive the fundamental processes found in bookmaking. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. Prerequisite: ART 115 or 117. Spring
330. Sculpture II. (3 hours) This course is a further exploration of materials and techniques, leading to personal conceptual advancement and an investigation of personal aesthetics. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. Prerequisite: ART 230 or permission of instructor. Fall
332. Painting II. (3 hours) A continuation of the exploration of composition and painting techniques moving toward a greater independence and personal development for the student. Prerequisite: ART 232 or permission of instructor. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. Fall and Spring
370. Topics in Studio Art. (1, 2, or 3 hours) The study of special topics in art studio. Topics include: Digital Interpretation, Digital Photography, Sketchbooks, Performance and Installation. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. Fall and Spring
430. Sculpture III. (3 hours) Each student will provide a statement of specific goals to the instructor (who will act in an advisory capacity). Using the assignments as points of provocation students are expected to produce a conceptually cohesive body of work by the completion of this course. Independent thinking and technical development are emphasized. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. prerequisite: ART 330 or permission of instructor. Fall
432. Painting III. (3 hours) The student will provide a statement of goals to the instructor who will act in an advisory capacity. Independent thinking and technical development are emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 332 or permission of instructor. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. Fall and Spring
440. Independent Study. (3 hours) The student may select any studio area or art history or art education topic for research or development. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. As needed
455. Senior Thesis. (3 hours) Each senior art major is required to develop and complete a body of work which is a culmination of the investigation and inquiry relevant to his/her study. This course will focus on work leading to the Senior Exhibition. A supporting paper, artist’s statement and professional documentation, and an oral defense are required. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. Prerequisite: Student must pass portfolio review before admission into class. Fall and Spring
461. Internship in Visual Arts. Supervised professional experience in an ad agency, business, studio, gallery or institution as a means of preparing the student for a career goal or further studies in the visual arts. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses. As Needed