ART

Watkins Hall, Room 204 (507-457-5395)
www.winona.edu/art
Anne Plummer (Chairperson)

FACULTY

Vittorio Colaizzi, Assistant Professor; B.A., Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA; M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University; 2007 -
Seho Park, Professor; M.A.T., Whitworth College; M.F.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; 1988 -
Anne Scott Plummer, Professor; B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design; M.F.A., Claremont Graduate School; 1990 -
Don L. Schmidlapp, Professor; B.F.A., University of Kansas; M.F.A., Indiana University; 1981 -

PURPOSE

The Department of Art offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with options in Studio Art or Graphic Design and the Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education for K-12 teachers. Through a combination of studio and art history courses, art majors build cognitive skills and develop critical thinking, while engaging in the inherently creative activities of the art process. Majors acquire interrelated skills in visual perception, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking, all of which complement the objectives of a broad, liberal arts education. Majors and minors study the history of art, focusing on great achievements of the human spirit—both past and present—as well as the various criteria by which they are evaluated. Studio majors develop expertise in specific media areas such as painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, or printmaking. Graphic designers use their laptop computers and graphic design software for print and web-based visual communication. In addition to their classes taken in the Department of Education, Art Education majors pursue a broad range of experiences in a variety of media to prepare them for K-12 Minnesota teacher certification.
During their first two years, students complete the required series of foundation courses. At the advanced level, studio classes in specialized media offer more intensive experiences, in consideration of the student’s capabilities and interests. Each successive course in a medium builds upon earlier achievements; instruction becomes more individualized as students search for more personal means of expression.
Studio and classroom instruction at all levels is enhanced by a changing series of exhibitions in the Paul Watkins Gallery and the Weber (student) Gallery, and by presentations from visiting artists and guest lecturers. Majors and minors, as well as interested non-majors, are urged to join the regularly scheduled field trips to art museums and galleries in nearby cities, which are organized by both faculty and the student Art Club.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Grounded in the liberal arts, the art curriculum prepares graduates for a variety of career paths. Some studio majors continue their education, seeking advanced degrees to become professional artists and college level educators. Others find employment in art centers, galleries, and in businesses requiring art skills. Graphic design graduates pursue careers in business and in public and nonprofit sectors, developing visual strategies for designing marketing materials, business presentations, publications, websites, and more. Teaching majors, prepared for K-12 licensure, are employed by school districts throughout the state of Minnesota and the region.

ART STUDENT HANDBOOK
The Art Student Handbook, which supports the advising process, contains information vital to the successful study of art at WSU. Among other items, the Handbook includes suggested course registration programs for each of the three art degree programs/options for each semester leading to graduation, course prerequisites, the Junior Portfolio Review, scholarships, and Senior Exhibitions. Students should get a copy of the handbook from the Art Department office.

FALL ORIENTATION MEETING
All new entering students, including transfer students, are expected to attend this very important meeting held annually. New students get acquainted with their peers, teachers, and advisors and learn more about the material covered in the Art Student Handbook and this catalog.

ADVISING
The department’s advising program is designed to ensure that majors properly fulfill the requirements of their degree programs in addition to other departmental obligations. Therefore, art majors meet regularly with the advisors assigned to them. Art studio minors may seek advice from any art faculty member; art history minors should consult with Dr. Colaizzi.

PRIORITY REGISTRATION
Because of limited space and the great demand for art classes, registration for virtually all art courses is by permission only. Just prior to the University online registration period each semester, the Art Department holds Priority Registration meetings that all advisors, majors, and minors attend. At that time, with an advisor’s approval, students are granted electronic permission to register for art classes when their registration “window” opens. Minors meet with an art faculty advisor as described above.

FRESHMEN COHORT GROUP
Each fall semester, a cohort of freshmen art majors, including newly declared majors and transfer students, is established for those who wish to intensify their progress in art. This opportunity is available on a first-come, first-served basis. During the first semester, majors forming the cohort register in designated sections of ART 114, 2-D Design; ART 118, Drawing I; and ART 221, Art History I. Cohort students must register in all three classes concurrently. In the spring semester, the same group registers in ART 115, 3-D Design; ART 118, Drawing II; and ART 222, Art History II.

ART SCHOLARSHIPS
The Art Department awards a number of scholarships to majors in all three of its degree programs each year. All majors, including incoming students, are urged to apply. The scholarships include the Ruth Severud Fish, E. L. King, Thomas E. Mauszycki, Floretta Murray, Dorothy and Mo Weber, Max Weber, and Winona National Bank awards. Some of these awards require minimum GPAs; the Fish, King, and Murray awards are limited to teaching majors. First-year students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible. Award amounts range from $400 to $1000, and most are renewable.
The Art Department faculty makes the awards on the basis of portfolio reviews. Successful applicants may receive more than one award.

TRANSFER STUDENTS
Art majors transferring from other institutions must complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours in art in residence at WSU at the upper-division (300/400-level classes).

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
For a checklist of the University’s graduation requirements, see page 23. Specific requirements for art majors/minors are as follows:
• B.A. students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each studio art course and have a GPA of 2.50 in all studio and art history courses and a 2.50
overall GPA.
• Teaching majors in the B.S. program must maintain a 2.75 overall GPA and a 2.75 GPA in all art education, studio, and art history courses.

JUNIOR PORTFOLIO REVIEW
During their third year of study, art majors in all three programs are required to submit for review a group of works completed at that point. This provides the art faculty with a means of assessing the effectiveness of the curriculum. Secondly, it gives majors the benefits of an all-faculty evaluation irrespective of performance in individual classes, thus guiding them in their progress during their senior year. For more specific information about this requirement, majors should consult the Art Student Handbook with their advisors.

SENIOR EXHIBITIONS
Capstone exhibitions featuring the accomplishments of graduating seniors in all three programs are held in the Watkins and Weber galleries each year. Several shows are devoted to works of all graduating seniors; the Select Senior exhibitions highlight the efforts of students chosen competitively by the faculty on the basis of superior achievement. Select Senior exhibitions consist of two- or three-person shows, allowing participants to exhibit a larger number of works than in the all-senior shows.

PASS/NO CREDIT (P/NC) COURSES
Except for internships and practica, students must take all courses in their major, minor, concentrations, and licensures on a grade-only basis. The P/NC option is available to students who are not art majors or minors; these students may elect the P/NC option for all 100-level art courses and for other courses as specified in the course descriptions. Courses offered on a pass/no credit-only or grade-only basis are so designated in the course descriptions. (All prerequisites must be met before a student enrolls in a particular course.)

UNIVERSITY STUDIES FLAG REQUIREMENTS
Students may use flag courses to satisfy both University Studies and major requirements. Flag courses will usually be in the student’s major or minor program. The Art Department offers the following flag courses in the University Studies Program (see “Overview of University Studies Components” on page 19):

FLAG

Oral #
ART 444 Senior Seminar (3)
ART 460 Graphic Design Capstone (3)
Math/Critical Analysis #
ART 360 Graphic Design III (3)
ART 417 Advanced Painting (3)
ART 418 Advance Drawing II (3)
ART 420 Ceramics II (3)
ART 428 Advanced Sculpture (3)
Writing #
ART 365 Graphic Design IV (3)
ART 435 Italian Renaissance Art (3)
ART 437 Nineteenth Century Art (3)
ART 438 Early Twentieth Century Art (3)
ART 439 Later Twentieth Century Art (3)

Flag courses that can be used to satisfy art major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required courses and electives in this section.

B.A. MAJOR - STUDIO ART OPTION (ARTS)
48 S.H. (No Minor Required)

PURPOSE
The Studio Art Option offers training in the fine arts—painting, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking—within the context of a broadly based liberal arts education.

REQUIRED ART COURSES (30 S.H.)
114 2-D Design (3)
115 3-D Design (3)
118 Drawing I (3)
217 Painting I (3)
218 Drawing II (3)
221 Art History I (3)
222 Art History II (3)
228 Sculpture I (3)
# 439 Later Twentieth Century Art (3)
# 444 Senior Seminar (3)

ART HISTORY ELECTIVES (3-9 S.H.)
One 400-level art history course beyond the required ART 439 (3 S.H.):
# 435 Italian Renaissance (3) OR
# 437 Nineteenth Century Art (3) OR
# 438 Early Twentieth Century Art (3)

Note: Majors may take any two art history classes in place of one studio media sequence (see below). These two classes must be above the 100-level and exclusive of the required ART 439 and the chosen upper-division art history elective (6 S.H.)

STUDIO ELECTIVES (9-15 S.H.)
Two-course sequences in two areas of concentration as follows (12 S.H.):
Painting: 317 (3) and 417 (3) # OR
Drawing: 318 (3) and 418 (3) # OR
Ceramics: 320 (3) and 420 (3) # OR
Sculpture: 328 (3) and 428 (3) # OR
Printmaking: 330 (3) and 430 (3)
Art History: As noted above, any two art history courses (above the 100-level) in addition to ART 439 and the required art history elective course (6 S.H.) may be substituted for a studio sequence.
One additional upper-division studio elective (3 S.H.): This may be continued study in a sequence area, or it may be in a different medium. With the permission of their advisor, majors also have the option of choosing a single four-course sequence (12 S.H.) in a single medium.

B. A. MAJOR - GRAPHIC DESIGN OPTION (ARTG)
66 total S.H. (No Minor Required)

PURPOSE
The Graphic Design Option is an interdisciplinary program based in the Art Department. Coursework is also required in the Mass Communication, Marketing, Communication Studies, and Computer Science departments. Building on a foundation in design, drawing, studio arts, and art history, students work with current graphic design software, gaining experience in print design and web design. The capstone experience includes required participation in the Senior Graphic Design Exhibition and a possible graphic design internship with a regional business.
Note: Graphic design students are required to use Macintosh laptop computers.

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
Students are encouraged to declare the Graphic Design Option as their major upon entering WSU. Application for formal admission, which takes place every fall semester, requires that students:
1. Complete ART 114 (2-D Design), ART 115 (3-D Design), and ART
118 (Drawing I).
2. Complete an application form.
3. Submit a portfolio of drawings and 2-D design work along with the
application form.

REQUIRED CORE COURSES (66 S.H.)
Art (45 S.H.)
ART 114 2-D Design (3)
ART 115 3-D Design (3)
ART 118 Drawing I (3)
ART 218 Drawing II (3)
ART 221 Art History I (3)
ART 222 Art History II (3)
ART 260 Graphic Design I (3)
ART 265 Graphic Design II (3)
# ART 360 Graphic Design III (3)
# ART 365 Graphic Design IV (3)
# ART 439 Later Twentieth Century Art (3)
# ART 460 Graphic Design Capstone (3)
Art Studio Elective (3 S.H.)
ART 217 Painting I (3) OR
ART 330 Printmaking I (3)
Mass Communication (9 S.H.)
MCOM 210 Visual Communication (3)
MCOM 215 Photocommunication (3)
MCOM 260 Advertising (3)
Marketing (6 S.H.)
MKTG 300 Principles of Marketing (3)
(no prerequisites required) AND one of the following:
MKGT 329 Sports Marketing (3) OR
MKGT 333 Topics in Marketing (3) OR
MKGT 341 E-Commerce (3)
Communication Studies (3 S.H.)
CMST 266 Professional Communication Skills (3)
Computer Science (3 S.H.)
CS 116 Web Technology (3)
Internship (3 S.H.)
ART 399 Graphic Design Internship (3)
Note: Majors who are unable to obtain an internship must
substitute either:
MGMT 315 Principles of Management (3) OR
MGMT 325 Organization Dynamics (3)

ELECTIVE (3 S.H.)
• ENG 120 Introduction to Literature (3) OR
ENG 211 Writing in Communities (3) OR
ENG 221 Topics World Literature (3) OR
ENG 222 Introduction to Creative Writing

B. S. MAJOR - ART (Teaching) (ARTT)
128 total S.H. No Minor Required

PURPOSE
The teaching program prepares graduates for Minnesota certification in art (K-12) and is offered in conjunction with the College of Education. Teaching majors must take all courses in the art (K-12) Professional Education Sequence in addition to courses in the content area. For an up-to-date list of the professional education courses, majors should consult the WSU Teacher Education Student Handbook. Information is also available on the Education Advising website at www.winona.edu/education/advising.

OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. IN ART TEACHING:
• University Studies Requirements: 48 S.H.
• Art and Art Education Requirements: 51 S.H.
• Professional Education Sequence: 25 S.H. (in addition to 13 S.H.
included in the University Studies Requirements)
• University Electives: 4 S.H.

REQUIRED UNIVERSITY STUDIES COURSES (48 S.H.)
Note: This requirement includes 13 S.H. of Professional Education Sequence courses, which also satisfy University Studies requirements. These courses are identified with an asterisk (*) below.
Basic Skills (13 S.H.)
ENG 111 (4), CMST 191 (3), and MATH 100 (3)
Physical Development and Wellness (3) may be fulfilled by
HERS 204* (3)
Arts and Sciences Core (23 S.H.)
Humanities (6) fulfilled by classes other than ART 221 and ART 222
Natural Science (7) including one lab
Social Science (7) fulfilled by SPED 400* (3) and EDUC 305* (4)
Fine and Performing Arts (3) fulfilled by a class other than ART 110

Unity and Diversity (12 S.H.)
Critical Analysis (3); Science and Social Policy (3) and Global or Multicultural Perspectives (3) fulfilled by EDUC 308*; Contemporary Citizenship or Democratic Institutions (3)

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEQUENCE (25 S.H.)
See Note above regarding 13 S.H. of required courses that satisfy both the Professional Education Sequence and University Studies requirements.
Notes:
1. These courses require formal admission to the teacher education program.
(See page 19, “Admission to the WSU Teacher Education Program.”)
2. The College of Education plans to restructure some program offerings in 2007-2008. As a result, the content, numbering, and/or credit hours for
Professional Education Sequence courses will likely be revised after this
catalog goes to print. To obtain the latest course requirements,
please refer to the current program sheets, which are available from the
department office or online at www.winona.edu/education/advising.

# EDUC 312 Instructional Planning and Assessment: Secondary (3)
EDUC 429 Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (4)
# EDUC 449 Middle Level Philosophy, Organization and Planning (3)
# EDUC 459 The Professional Educator (3)
# EDST 460 Student Teaching–Elementary Education with Early Childhood Emphasis (12)

REQUIRED ART AND ART EDUCATION COURSES (45 S.H.)
114 2-D Design (3)
115 3-D Design (3)
118 Drawing I (3)
217 Painting I (3)
218 Drawing II (3)
221 Art History I (3)
222 Art History II (3)
228 Sculpture I (3)
300 Elementary Art Education (3)
320 Ceramics I (3)
402 Psychology of Art and Art Education (3)
410 Secondary Art Education (3)
412 Multimedia Crafts for the Classroom (3)
# 439 Later Twentieth Century Art (3)
# 444 Senior Seminar (3)

ART ELECTIVES (6 S.H.)
Choose one of the following two-course sequences (6 S.H.):
Painting: 317 (3) and 417 (3) # OR
Drawing: 318 (3) and 418 (3) # OR
Ceramics: 320 (3) and 420 (3) # OR
Sculpture: 328 (3) and 428 (3) # OR
Printmaking: 330 (3) and 430 (3)

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVES (4 S.H.)

B.A. MINOR - STUDIO ART (ARTS)
21 S.H.

REQUIRED ART COURSES (12 S.H.)
109 Introduction to Art (3)
114 2-D Design (3)
115 3-D Design (3)
118 Drawing I (3)

ART ELECTIVES (9 S.H.)
With the exception of graphic design courses, students pursuing the minor may choose any art or art history course above ART 110 to complete the nine semester hours, provided prerequisites are met.

B.A. MINOR - HISTORY OF ART (ARTH)
24 S.H.

The History of Art minor is a program of study with an emphasis on the major art trends and movements of the modern and contemporary periods in 19th and 20th century Europe and America in addition to various critical methods of approaching and evaluating art. Courses explore the visual culture that helped shape our contemporary world; they also acquaint students with the research skills of the art historian, both in terms of written material and the critical visual tools required to decipher images and objects.

REQUIRED ART COURSES (12 S.H.)
221 Art History I (3)
222 Art History II (3)
224 American Art (3)
# 439 Later Twentieth Century Art (3)
ELECTIVES (12 S.H.)
At least two of the following three courses (6-9 S.H.)
# ART 435 Italian Renaissance Art (3)
# ART 437 Nineteenth Century Art (3)
# ART 438 Early Twentieth Century Art (3)
The remaining elective(s) are to be chosen from two of the following groups (3-6 S.H.)
ART 433 Independent Study (in art history) (3)
No more than one of the following studio courses:
ART 114 2-D Design (3)
ART 115 3-D Design (3)
ART 118 Drawing I (3)
No more than one of the following recommended or cognate courses:
ENG 223 Classical Mythology (3)
ENG 224 The Bible as Literature (3)
ENG 225 Topics in Literature (3)
ENG 304 Victorian and post-Civil War Literature (3)
ENG 305 Modernism and Beyond (3)
* HIST 120 Western Civilization to 1500 (3)
* HIST 121 Western Civilization 1500-1815 (3)
* HIST 122 Western Civilization 1815 to Present (3)
HIST 125 Classical History (3)
* HIST 150 United States History to 1865 (3)
* HIST 151 United States History since 1865 (3)
* PHIL 110 Critical Thinking (3)
PHIL 120 Introductory Philosophy (3)
PHIL 270 Philosophy of Religion (3)
PHIL 280 Philosophy of Art (3)
PHIL 301 Early Modern Philosophy (3)
PHIL 302 Contemporary Philosophy (3)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (ART)
109 - Introduction to Art (3 S.H.)
Introductory course for the non-major that investigates the forms, expressive languages, functions and contexts of the visual arts. Non-chronological, thematic presentations explore cultural values and differences involving Western and some non-Western regions along with issues of representing gender, race, and ethnicity.
110 - Experiencing Art (3 S.H.)
Introductory course for the non-major that includes an experiential, art-making component. Elements of art and principles of design, materials and techniques, and issues of content and expression are investigated in a non-chronological and contemporary context.
114 - 2-D Design (3 S.H.)
Introduction to fundamental design concepts in the art process. Experiments and problems in abstract compositions.
115 - 3-D Design (3 S.H.)
Foundation experience in manipulating materials in three-dimensional space. Broad range of basic materials, tools, and techniques used to solve problems in creating objects and spaces.
117 - Drawing for the Sciences (3 S.H.)
An interdisciplinary course combining the art of drawing with science content. Students will acquire basic skills in drawing aimed at scientific study, preparing them for visual investigation in the classroom, the laboratory, and the field. This class develops visual perception, aesthetic judgment, and sound studio practice. Recommended for non-art majors.
118 - Drawing I (3 S.H.)
An examination of fundamental concepts in the art of drawing, while students acquire basic studio skills. This course develops visual perception, aesthetic judgment and sound studio practice. May include work from the nude model.
120 - Introduction to Ceramics (3 S.H.)
An introduction to basic ceramic techniques for art minors, B. S. art teaching majors, and non-art majors.
128 - Introduction to Sculpture (3 S.H.)
An introduction to basic sculpture techniques for art minors and non-art majors.
130 - Introduction to Printmaking (3 S.H.)
An introduction to basic printmaking techniques for art minors and non-art majors.
135 - Introduction to Watercolor (3 S.H.)
Painting with watercolor and other water-soluble materials, used alone or in combination. Prerequisites: ART 114 and ART 118 or instructor’s permission.
217 - Painting I (3 S.H.)
Beginning studio practice in oil and/or acrylic media. Students explore basic problems of form and space on a two-dimensional surface using traditional and contemporary methods. Visual analysis of historic and contemporary work is employed extensively in this course and is designed to broaden and facilitate the examination of form and technique in painting. Prerequisites: ART 114 and ART 118.
218 - Drawing II (3 S.H.)
Continued experience in drawing in a variety of media with emphasis upon thematic problems and on the human figure, including the nude model. Prerequisite: ART 118. Grade only.
221 - Art History I (3 S.H.)
The first of two courses in a year-long survey of the history of art, beginning with the Prehistoric Era and continuing through Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Emphasis on the formal and cultural foundations of Western Art. Grade only.
222 - Art History II (3 S.H.)
The second half of the year-long survey of the history of art extends from the Renaissance period through the modern age. The survey concludes with developments just prior to World War II. Prerequisite: ART 221. Grade only.
224 - American Art (3 S.H.)
Survey of the visual arts in the United States from the Colonial Era through the Great Depression. Emphasis on the emergence and evolution of American art traditions as indicative of national experience. Grade only.
228 - Sculpture I (3 S.H)
Introduction to sculpture for art majors and minors. Modeling, carving, fabrication, and/or casting techniques used to explore abstract sculptural form as well as forms from nature and the model. Sculptural ideas investigated with the aid of slides, lectures, demonstrations, and critiques. Prerequisite: ART 115. Grade only.
252 - Survey of Women Artists (3 S.H.)
Lecture/discussion course surveying the history of European and American women artists from the 12th century to the present. Social and cultural environments for women in each era are considered, as well as individual artist’s contributions to the history of art. A research paper is required. Core disciplinary course for women’s and gender studies minor. Grade only.
260 - Graphic Design I (3 S.H.)
This course introduces students to current digital drawing practices and fundamental, conceptual design theory. In a series of exercises, students explore the creation of visual responses to solve visual problems. They acquire skills in illustration and design theory, using a Macintosh computer and graphic software. Prerequisites: ART 114 and ART 218. Grade only.
265 - Graphic Design II (3 S.H.)
This course introduces students to the design process of page layout and to typographic usages. The course emphasizes layout design software, principles of layout design, paragraph styles, grid systems, desktop publishing skills, letterforms, and typefaces used in publishing and design. Prerequisites: ART 218 and ART 260. Grade only.
300 - Elementary Art Education (3 S.H.)
Theories, processes, and philosophy in visual arts education for prospective elementary classroom teachers are explored; experience with art processes and classroom procedures to develop potential teachers’ artistic sensitivities, skills, and thinking. Prerequisites: ART 109 strongly recommended; junior or senior standing. Student must be admitted to teacher education program in order to register. Grade only.
317 - Painting II (3 S.H.)
Continued intensive studio practice in oil and/or acrylic media; designed to expand and develop the student’s skill and understanding in working with representational and abstract problems of form. Students are encouraged to initiate work in an individual direction and to engage in an ongoing study of relevant historic and contemporary painting, including emerging trends. Prerequisite: ART 217 or instructor’s permission. P/NC option.
318 - Advanced Drawing I (3 S.H.)
Extensive studio practice in figure drawing. Emphasis in acquiring formal and technical proficiency using the drawing media. Development of the student’s personal direction and expression through these media. Prerequisite: ART 218.
320 - Ceramics I (3 S.H.)
Introduction to ceramics with an emphasis on clay materials and on hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Vessel and sculptural concepts are explored with the aid of slides, lectures, demonstrations, and critiques. Prerequisite: ART 115.
328 - Sculpture II (3 S.H.)
Fabrication and/or casting techniques are practiced. Students build on previous skills and identify personal aesthetic concerns. Formal and conceptual sculptural issues are explored with the aid of slides, discussions, and critiques. Prerequisite: ART 228. Grade only.

330 - Printmaking I (3 S.H.)
Introduction to printmaking processes and the creation of “multiple” images. Experimental techniques, conceptualization, and studio practice are emphasized. Prerequisites: ART 114 and ART 118. Grade only.
360 - Graphic Design III (3 S.H.)
An introduction to basic digital imaging practices emphasizing fundamental skills, concepts, and creative thinking in a series of problem solving exercises. Student explorations will involve the integration of digital-imaging software with photographic capture, manipulation, enhancement, and application of images with type and page layout. Prerequisite: ART 265. Grade only.
365 - Graphic Design IV (3 S.H.)
An introduction to basic digital techniques emphasizing fundamental skills, concepts, and creative processes as applied to interactive media. Student explorations will involve the integration of WYSIWYG software, incorporating digital imagery, scripting, typography, and other design elements of interactive media as well as the architectural structures for information. Prerequisite: ART 360. Grade only.
399 - Internship (1-3 S.H.)
Work-related experience in appropriate settings such as museums, art centers, commercial offices or studios, and public relations offices. Credit hours to be arranged by a faculty member. May be used as a general art elective. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 credits.
402 - The Psychology of Art and Art Education (3 S.H.)
Exploration of topics related to human behavior and the production and appreciation of visual art forms. The prospective art teachers’ understanding of the subject of art and effective instruction for K-12 learners are further concerns. Theories of perception, learning, and the creative processes are examined as they pertain to visual thinking, aesthetic perception and judgment, artistic motivation, art concept learning, formal and semantic organization, artistic styles, cognitive development, instructional strategies, art teacher-learner dynamics, learning environment, and the evaluation of learning and process with media in studio art. Prerequisites: ART 109 recommended, ART 300, and junior standing. Grade only.
410 - Secondary Art Education (3 S.H.)
An examination of programs in art education at the secondary level. Consideration of curricular and instructional problems related to teaching art in high school, review of research findings and designing exemplary programs in secondary art. Prerequisites: ART 300 and junior standing. Grade only.
412 - Multi-Media Crafts for the Classroom (3 S.H.)
An intensive and extensive art education laboratory experience affording the prospective art teacher familiarity with advanced art studio processes that produce craft outcomes across several media, including contemporary and experimental media. The learning content extends beyond the basic crafts processes introduced in ART 300. Prerequisite: ART 300. Grade only.
417 - Advanced Painting (3 S.H.)
Continued intensive studio practice aimed at formal and technical proficiency in the use of paint. Students work to establish a meaningful direction in their painting, as they begin to identify individual interests concerning form and content. Students engage in an ongoing study of relevant artists’ work, stylistic directions of the modern era and other recent trends including combined media. Preparation and exhibition of completed work is addressed at this level. Prerequisite: ART 317. Grade only. May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 credits.
418 - Advanced Drawing II (3 S.H.)
Intensive, individualized studio practice using the drawing media. Further development of the student’s personal direction and expression through these media. Prerequisite: ART 318. May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 credits.

420 - Ceramics II (3 S.H.)
Development of the student’s personal direction and expression through the ceramic medium. Increased involvement in clay body composition, glaze formulation, and firing techniques. Slides, critiques, and readings in contemporary criticism supplement textbook reading. Prerequisite: ART 320. Grade only. May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 credits.
428 - Advanced Sculpture (3 S.H.)
Personal direction and expression are developed using any appropriate sculptural medium. Slides, critiques, and readings in contemporary criticism contribute to the production of a cohesive body of work. Prerequisite: ART 328. Grade only. May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 credits.
430 - Printmaking II (3 S.H.)
Advanced printmaking processes, using a variety of techniques. Advanced conceptualization and drawing skills are required. Prerequisite: ART 330. May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 credits. Grade only.
433 - Independent Study (1-3 S. H.)
To be arranged with an instructor in studio, art history, or art education. Prerequisites: to be determined by the instructor; junior standing. The permission and signature of the instructor and the departmental stamp is required in order to register. May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 credits. Grade only.
435 - Italian Renaissance Art (3 S.H.)
The painting and sculpture of Italy from the late Gothic Era to about 1600. The course emphasizes the major school and some of the secondary schools, together with the innovations and achievements of individual masters. A research paper is required. Prerequisite: ART 222. Grade only.
437 - Nineteenth Century Art (3 S.H.)
This course traces the transformations in European and American art beginning with the revolutionary period of the late 18th century. It culminates with the rise of the bourgeoisie and the onset of European modernism in the final decades of the 19th century. A research paper is required. Prerequisite: ART 222. Grade only.
438 - Early Twentieth Century Art (3 S.H.)
The historic period of modernist innovation in Europe between 1900 and the World War I era, including American responses, is examined along with some of the art historical methodologies used in analyzing these works. Concludes with developments up to the outbreak of World War II. A research paper is required. Prerequisite: ART 222. Grade only.
439 - Later Twentieth Century Art (3 S.H.)
Emphasis is placed on post-World War II modernism in the United States and on the increasing internationalism, stylistic pluralism, and post-modernism marking the final quarter of the 20th century. Students will also examine the various critical and methodological approaches taken in the study of late 20th century art. A research paper is required. Prerequisite: ART 222. Grade only.
444 - Senior Art Seminar (3 S.H.)
Students present their concurrent studio projects for critique and also deliver PowerPoint presentations. Other topics include readings and discussion of art criticism and theory and portfolio preparation. Studio projects include photographing artwork and preparing and installing work for the Senior Exhibitions. The Senior Exhibition(s) constitutes the Art major’s capstone experience. Prerequisite: Senior standing; B.A. or B.S. major.
460 - Graphic Design Capstone (3 S.H.)
A continued exploration of advanced graphic design practices with primary emphasis on design theories of conceptual visualization for presentation and self-promotion. Through research, discussions, oral presentations, and practical explorations, students will prepare and finalize solutions for corporate identity, package, and label design. Students will also study readings in design criticism and semiotics, including recent or emerging design trends. This is the final step in the Graphic Design curriculum whereby students create portfolio pieces for their Senior Exhibition(s), which constitutes the department’s capstone experience. Prerequisite: ART 365. Grade only.