Senate #17 Approved 12/12/85 Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree ART Associate Professor Cooke (Chairman); Assistant Professors Johnson, Vandermeer; Lecturer Millspaugh The Art Program allows students to focus in one of two directions (two or three-dimensional media) in one of four tracks: A. The Bachelor of Fine Arts; B. the Bachelor of Arts; C. The Bachelor of Fine Arts with K-12 Certification; D. Bachelor of Arts with K-12 Certification. An Art Minor may be awarded with specific hours as listed below. The required core-courses (which are the foundation for all four tracks) provide each student with a necessary variety of studio processes as well as historical and critical theory. The 100 level core courses are prerequisites for all upper level courses except for students who are auditors, transfers, or minors with the necessary transfer credit equivalence. TRACK A - Bachelor of Fine Arts The B.F.A. is a creative arts program designed for exceptional students and is a preprofessional degree leading to the M.F.A. which is a terminal degree. The B.F.A. degree will _______ require 124 minimum total credit hours. (Typically the B.F.A. degree requires 131 total credit hours.) It differs from the B.A. in its expanded curriculum requirements and higher standards in developing professional skills and theoretical knowledge. The B.F.A. program is primarily for those students who plan to continue with graduate studies or who plan the immediate pursuit of a professional career upon graduation. The student pursuing the B.F.A. should be aware that the typical time required to successfully complete the B.F.A. degree is often more than four years in total. A "Guide to the B.F.A. Program" document is available to students wishing to pursue this degree. The B.F.A. candidate must comply will all rules, regulations, deadlines, G.P.A., etc. as designated in the Guide unless the Department faculty waives or allows exceptions. Page 2 I. Required courses in the B.F.A. track: 72 total art hours including the following: Art 100, 101, 102 and 140. Art 210, 220, 230, 240 and 225. Fifteen (15) hours of Art History (3 hours may be taken in individual research or satisfied by taking Philosophy 310). Thirty (30) hours must be taken in studio. II. The specific areas for concentration are drawing, painting, print-making, photography, ceramics, sculpture and crafts (e.g. weaving, fiber). ___ _______ ____ _____ __ __ ____ __ _____________ The student will focus in an area of concentration ______ _____ _____ ____ _______ __ _____ __ _______ (major area) which will require 21 hours of credit. (See Guideline for specific credit allocation.) Of ___ course the major focus may carry a greater number of hours. III. The B.F.A. candidate must submit a portfolio of work for evaluation at the completion of 24 studio credit hours. This evaluation is part of the entry process into the B.F.A. program. IV. Acceptance into the B.F.A. Program requires a 3.0 G.P.A. based on the first 24 hours of art credit completed. The 3.0 G.P.A. must be main- tained after acceptance into the program or probation and suspension from the B.F.A. Program will result. (See "B.F.A. Guidelines" for more specific infor- mation and re-entry procedures.) V. Cognate courses - Philosophy 310. (See I. above). VI. A candidate must pass a Comprehensive Exam which is administered in the spring semester every year. (See "B.F.A. Guidelines" for specific details.) VII. Prior to graduation, the student must present a one- person exhibition of their work. (See "Guide for Exhibition" requirements.) TRACK B - Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed for students who have an interest in art. The requirements are much less stringent than the requirement for the B.F.A. The B.A. and the B.F.A. requirements are the same through the sophomore year. Beyond the sophomore year the B.A. candidate is encouraged to broaden their experience of art media and techniques. Students wishing to add K-12 Certification are advised to elect this track. I. Required courses in the B.A. Track - 40 hours total including the following: Art 100, 101, 102 and 140. (The Introductory Core). Art 210, or 220, At 230 or Page 3 240 and twelve hours from the Art History offerings (including Special Topics in Art History). In addition ten hours must be taken from Studio Art offerings. II. Cognate courses - none. III. The B.A. candidate must participate in a group exhibition which will be scheduled as necessary. A B.A. Guideline pamphlet is available through the Art Department which gives specific directions for the B.A. exhibition. IV. After the completion of the Art History courses, the B.A. candidate must successfully pass the B.A. Departmental Exam. TRACK C - B.F.A. with K-12 Teacher Certification (See Track D) TRACK D - B.A. with K-12 Teacher Certification The Teacher Certification requirements are the same for the B.A. and the B.F.A. and include a proficiency in film- making _____ and photography. See Education requirements on page _____ of the Catalog. The K-12 Certification student should be in contact with both the Art and Education advisors at all times. Minor in Studio Art A student may minor in art with 24 hours of art credit as follows: 1. Minor in two-dimensional media - (24 total hours). Art 100 and 101 or 102; six hours of Art History and twelve elective hours, six of which should be sequential. (E.g. Watercolor I and Watercolor II, Intermediate Life Drawing and Advanced Life Drawing, Photography I and Photography II). These 12 hours should be 200, 300, or 400 level courses. 2. Minor in three-dimensional media - (24 total hours). Art 100, Art 140; six hours of Art History and twelve elective hours, six of which should be sequential. (E.g. Ceramics I and Ceramics II, Bronze Casting I and Bronze Casting II). The students with studio art minors must participate in a group exhibition which will be scheduled annually or more frequently if necessary. Page 4 Minor in the History of Art 1. The Art History Minor consists of 24 hours of art __ including Art 100, Art 101 and Art 102 or Art 140. Fifteen hours are to be elected from the Art History offering to comprise the 24 hour minor. 2. The Art History Minor requires the student to pass the Comprehensive Exam given by the Department. Page 5 ______ ____________ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: 100 Basic Design (3) An introduction to visual aesthetics, based primarily on observation of nature as a basis for studio projects and experimentation. Both precision and spontaneous problems. Prerequisite for all studio courses. 101 Inanimate Drawing (3) An introduction to drawing media. The use of inanimate objects for stimulus for precision and spontaneous drawing. Sketchbook required. Out-of-class drawing series as well as "in-class" projects. Prerequisite: Art 100. 102 Life Drawing (3) Fundamentals of drawing from live models. Studio appli- cation with pencil, charcoal, crayon, and ink and brush. Prerequisites: Art 100, Art 101. 140 Basic Three-Dimensional Design and Sculpture (3) Includes design, sculpture technique, and exploration of materials in clay, wood, plaster and metal. Pre- requisites: Art 100, Art 101 (or by permission of instructor). 201 Intermediate Life Drawing I (3) The study of the figure as a continuation of Art 102. Emphasis on drawing media and the figure including dry brush, collage, oil on paper. Anatomical aspects intro- duced as well. Prerequisites: Art 100, Art 101, Art 102. 202 Intermediate Life Drawing II (3) Further development of figure drawing in more explorative media and figure possibilities including foreshortening and surface anatomy. Prerequisite: Art 201 206 Commercial Art (3) Studio application of beginning procedures and technique of commerical art, layout, lettering, design and intro- duction to reproduction methods. No Prerequisites. 210 Painting I (3) Color, composition, and space organization applied in painting. Development of technical proficiency of the painting media. Lectures and demonstrations. Studio course. Prerequisites: Art 100, Art 101, Art 102. 211 Painting II (3) Studio application of procedures and techniques explored in Painting 210. Projects assigned are to stress creative response rather than strict formula. Prerequisites: Art 210. Page 6 212 Intermediate Inanimate Drawing (3) Continuation of drawing beyond the basic elements of Art. Exploration of diverse media, incorporating some color. Work includes studio time, independent drawings and a series. Prerequisites: Art 100, Art 101. 213 Painting, Assemblage and Collage I (3) An introduction to collage techniques incorporating both painting and assemblage. Prerequisites: Art 100, Art 101, Art 140, Art 210. 214 Painting, Assemblage and Collage II (3) Further exploration into alternate media and techniques including video, kinetic, installation pieces and more elaborate treatment of projects. Prerequisites: Art 213. 215 Watercolor I (3) The basic techniques of watercolor, including the wet- in-wet and dry brush techniques. 216 Watercolor II (3) Further development of the watercolor techniques explored in Watercolor I. In addition new techniques will be explored and new materials introduced. Prerequisite: Art 215. 220 Printmaking I (3) Laboratory exploring printmaking as it relates woodcuts (including color), Intaglio (drypoint), and collagraphy (collage printing). Proper display and presentation of prints for exhibition discussed. 225 Photography I (3) Introduction to black and white photography. The camera and its functions, development, enlarging and final pre- sentation are included. Students must furnish their own 35 mm camera with manual functions. 226 Photography II (3) A continuation of Art 225 with a stress on darkroom work. Large format printing and work with different materials broadens the students knowledge of this medium and its applications. Prerequisites: Art 225. 227 Photography III (3) Introduction to the figure in photography, dealing with studio and location situations. Prerequisites: Art 225, Art 226. 228 Photography IV (3) Introduction to journalistic photography with stress on spontaneous shooting and crowd situations. Prerequisites: Art 225, Art 226. 229 Photography V (3) Page 7 Introduction to color; shooting slides, prints and darkroom techniques. Prerequisites: Art 225, Art 226. 230 Ceramics I (3) Basic competencies in handbuilding, wheel throwing, decorating and technology of clays, glazes and firing. Lectures and demonstrations. Studio course. Pre- requisite: Art 140. 231 Ceramics II (3) Continuation of Ceramics 230 with emphasis on developing skills, refining glazes and exploring various firing methods. Prerequisites: Art 140, Art 230. 240 Sculpture I (3) A continuation of Art 140. Introducing techniques of moldmaking and casting. Prerequisite: Art 140. 241 Sculpture II (3) Introduction to welding and metal working as it relates to sculpture. Prerequisites: Art 140, Art 240. 242 Sculpture III (3) A continuation of metal casting, using molding sand, plaster investment and ceramic shell investment. Prerequisites: Art 240, Art 241. 243 Sculpture IV (3) Specialization in stone carving using air hammers, power grinders and hand finishing techniques. Prerequisite: 240. 244 Sculpture V (3) Specialization in wood carving using hand and power tools. Carpentry and lathe work is not included. Prerequisite: Art 240. 260 Fiber I (3) Tapestry weaving, rug weaving, cord weaving, inkle loom weaving, tapestry and inkle loom construction. Pre- requisite: Art 100. 261 Fiber II (3) Fabric construction on a four harness loom. Prerequisite: Art 100. 262 Fiber III (3) Garment construction, basic sewing techniques. Clothing design and pattern drafting. Prerequisite: Art 100. 263 Fiber IV (3) Surface imbellishment, painting, marbeling, batiking, plaiting, coiling, needle weaving, piecing and layering. Prerequisite: Art 100. Page 8 301 Advanced Life Drawing (3) Advanced technique and skill are expected of students as well as thorough knowledge of the skeletal system and surface anatomy. Drawing media will be varied and often left to discretion of students. Prerequisites: Art 100, Art 101, Art 102, Art 201. 310 Painting III (3) Opportunity to experiment with ideas, concepts, and techniques attained in other two dimensional studio courses. Most projects are chosen by the student. Prerequisite: Art 211. 311 Life Painting I (3) Painting from the figure beginning with mono-chromatic color on paper and working to acrylic color on canvas. Prerequisites: Art 201, Art 210. 312 Life Painting II (3) More complex problems of figurative painting incorporating figure in space and environments. Prerequisite: Art 311. 313 Advanced Painting Assemblage and Collage III (3) Experimental projects utilizing technological elements and combinations of music, drama, etc. Traditional (E.G. collage) problems much more complex and monumental than in previous sections of this course. Prerequisite: Art 214. 315 Watercolor III (3) Opportunity to experiment with ideas, concepts and techniques attained in previous watercolor courses. A great deal of freedom is given to the students to choose their own projects. Prerequisite: Art 216. 316 Watercolor IV (3) Exploration of ideas in depth using traditional and new techniques. The use of mixed media. Prerequisites: Art 215, Art 216, Art 315. 320 Printmaking II (3) Laboratory exploring printmaking as it relates to wood- cuts (including color). Intaglio (drypoint) and colla- graphy (collage printing). Further exploration of projects and concepts developed in Art 220. Proper display and presentation of prints for exhibition discussed. Prerequisite: Art 220. 325 Photography VI (3) Work with larger format cameras, studio lighting and setups, both animate and inanimate. Individual choice and direction are stressed. Prerequisies: Art 225, Art 226. 330 Ceramics III (3) Page 9 Independent involvement in developing skills, techniques, and style. Further glaze development and clay testing. Prerequisites: Art 140, Art 230, Art 231. 340 Sculpture VI (3) Experimentation with combining media and concepts. Most projects chosen by the student. Prerequisies: Art 240, Art 241, Art 243, Art 244. 360 Fiber V (3) Advanced fabric construction including double webs, pile weaver and garment fabric. Prerequisites: Art 100, Art 261. 361 Fiber VI (3) Fiber sculpture on frame loom, 4 harness loom erratic wrap and non-woven processes. Prerequisites: Art 100, Art 261. 380 Ancient Art (3) A survey of ideas and accomplishments in the Western visual arts from Paleolithic times to 100 B.C. Lecture, discussion, and independent study. 381 Medieval Art (3) A survey of ideas and accomplishments from Roman times through High Gothic. Slide lecture and discussion. 382 Renaissance Art (3) A survey of ideas and accomplishments in Western visual arts from the fourteenth through the sixteenth century. Lecture, discussion, and independent study. 383 Post-Renaissance Art (3) A survey of ideas and accomplishments from the high Renaissance in Italy through the 19th Century. Primary attention focuses on European painting during this time period. 384 Modern Art (3) A survey of ideas and accomplishment in the visual arts from Impressionism to World-War II. Exploration of the different movements in the Twentieth Century. Lecture, discussion, and independent study. 385 Contemporary Art (3) An intense study of the visual art forms of the contemporary world from after World-War II to date. Lecture, discussion of articles published in con- temporary art magazines, and independent study. 410 Painting IV (3) Exploration of ideas in depth, preparation for senior departmental exams, and beginning preparation for the senior exhibition in painting. Prerequisite: Art 310. Page 10 425 Photography VII (3) Exploration of ideas and individual direction. Preparation for senior seminar and senior show are stressed. Prerequisite: Art 325. 430 Ceramics IV (3) Exploration of ideas in depth, beginning preparation for the senior exhibition in ceramics. Prerequisite: Art 330. 440 Sculpture VII (3) Exploration of ideas in depth. Beginning preparation for the senior show. Prerequisite: Art 340. 451 Creative Art Methods (K-12) (3) Art appreciation for art majors. Theory, materials, laboratory, and a study of the philosophies of art education. Lectures, demonstrations, and studio. Course provides for classroom work in schools and direct observation. 490-492 Senior Exhibitions I-III (3) Preparation for Senior Exhibitions. Allows a student up to 9 hours credit. Individual consultation and exhibition procedures are emphasized. Prerequisite: Advanced courses in area of expertise. 495 Research Paper in Art History(3) A substantial piece of research in Art History cul- minating in a large scale research paper; for Art History Minors. Prerequisite: 9 hours of Art History courses or permission of the Chairman. 171-3, 271-3, 371-3, 471-3 Special Topics in Art (1-3) Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.