The
art faculty emphasizes that the program or courses are important, but
equally important is the atmosphere in which the student works; an atmosphere
in which the professors are sincerely dedicated to assisting the student
above and beyond the normal classroom expectations.
It is this atmosphere that promotes the student's involvement with the faculty member on a one-to-one basis in the classroom, and more often than not, on a personal basis as well.
The student, in working this closely with a faculty member who is professionally active in the art world feels, sees and understands what is expected of him or her.
We are committed to the college's mission of excellence. Excellence is the principle concern in our development of staffing positions, art programs, interdisciplinary programs and the use of resource materials and tools.
Students majoring in Art may select the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed for the qualified student intending to graduate with a liberal arts background with an in-depth emphasis in Art. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art consists of a Standard Major and a Comprehensive Major which allows students to specialize in studio art, graphic design, art education licensure, and art history and theory.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is designed for the qualified student intending to become a professional artist or to pursue graduate study in art. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art consists of a Comprehensive Major which allows students to specialize in painting, photography, printmaking; ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, or graphic design.
Admission to the Art Program
All students who wish to major or minor in Art must be formally admitted to the Art Program. Students must be accepted in the program before registering for any Art course above ART 172.
To be formally admitted to the Art Program, a student must:
1. submit an Application for Admission to the Art major
2. have demonstrated a minimum competency by completing the following courses:
ART 119, Foundation Drawing I, with a minimum grade of “C”
ART 120, Foundation Drawing II, with a minimum grade of “C”
ART 171, Foundation Design: Two-Dimensional, with a minimum grade of “C”
ART 172, Foundation Design: Three-Dimensional, with a minimum grade of “C”
And completed two semesters of:
ART 000, Exhibition and Convocation Attendance
3. submit a portfolio of recent art work with 20 labeled slides presented in a slide holder or on a CD
4. submit a current transcript; must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or above to be admitted
All majors must have an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better in order to graduate.
(updated 11/2008)