The purpose of the Department of Art is to provide the students with competencies in the theoretical and applied forms and processes of visual art. The faculty of Art emphasize the importance of critical thinking, problem solving, and the development of self-motivation in the curriculum for both fine arts and art education majors. Studio courses enable students to develop technical skills and aesthetic judgment in the fine and commercial arts. Art history component of the curriculum provides students with socio-historical knowledge and understanding of the art of the past, of Non-Western art, as well as of contemporary critical art forms and issues.
With all courses being based on the understanding of artistic language, one required introductory course is dedicated to rehearsals of visual grammar and terminology. Having been actively engaged with a broad perspective of art through studies of Art History, Aesthetics, Art Criticism, and Studio Art, the student then chooses one area of concentration from the disciplines of art history, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.
The senior-level capstone course prepares the student for entering graduate school and/or professional art settings by providing competencies in business practices, grant writing, proposal development, bookkeeping, studio management, preservation and photographing of art, among others. The students finalizes their studies by preparing and presenting a professional portfolio and senior exhibition.
Revised on:
September 21, 2001
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The graduates of the Art program will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of visual language by coherently implementing visual grammar (the formal elements and principles of design) and essential vocabulary and terminology;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of themes and purposes of art, the essentials of aesthetic perception, and an ability to critically discuss and analyze art;
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of art history by being able to identify major artistic periods, movements, and artists within their historical and cultural contexts;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary, international art movements;
5. Implement various methodologies for formal, stylistic, conceptual, or topical analysis of art;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the various materials, techniques, and processes inherent to the mediums of ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture;
7. Demonstrate an advanced understanding and proficiency within one of the following disciplines: art history, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture;
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the various functions (politics, religion, expression, imitation, beauty, etc.) and purposes (edification, pleasure, commemoration, propaganda, description, etc.) historically ascribed to art;
9. Demonstrate a preparedness within their specialization for graduate studies or professional life.
Revised and adopted:
September, 2001
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