Art
Art Department
As a University, Minot State is small enough to foster strong student and teacher mentorships, but large enough to attract quality professors who are engaged in outstanding research. Minot State’s Art Department has prepared hundreds of successful alumni for rewarding careers in art. Our graduates have made their way in the world as newspaper and university photographers, art teachers, graphic designers, museum directors, graduate school candidates, and professional artists.
Faculty
Professional artists and academics, the Art Department faculty exhibits at regional, national, and international levels, conducting personal research, and leading art organizations. Accessible and available, faculty works with students, engaging in individual consultation and critique. Minot State’s art faculty includes Bill Harbort, Micah Bloom, Andrea Donovan, Linda Olson, Ryan Stander, and Greg Vettel.
Degree Programs
Minot State offers five art degrees, with potential career fields in advertising, illustration, graphic design, marketing, art history, commercial photography, museum and gallery administration, exhibition design, art therapy, professional studio art, independent art instruction, arts organization management, and K-12 education. Art students select from these five degrees: BFA in Visual Art, BA in Visual Art, BS in Arts Administration, BS in Multimedia Studies, and BSEd in Art Education. (BFA and BA degrees offer specialized option areas in Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Traditional Arts, Integrated Media, and Sculpture).
A popular alternative to an art major, is the art minor, which is an employable addition to any major. For instance, an art minor with a focus on graphic design could be an ideal complement to a major in marketing, advertising, business, or the sciences. With an art minor, students gain a range of creative skills that are broadly applicable to career opportunities in many disciplines.
Scholarships
Art scholarships are available for incoming freshmen and currently enrolled students. Awards are determined on academic success and portfolio presentation.
Our Home
Hartnett Hall and Pioneer Hall provide well-equipped studio facilities for graphic design, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, traditional arts, art education, ceramics, and sculpture. Art students at Minot State have access to personal student studios, where their individualized workspace fosters creative growth. Our digital media lab is equipped with up-to-date computers and printers, and the print studio accommodates etching and lithography, as well as, letterpress, relief, and silkscreen printing. Replete with three gas kilns, two electric kilns, and throwing wheels, our spacious ceramic studio provides for creativity in clay. Beyond our competitive digital photography set up, our photo students gain access to analog output with darkroom film developing in our hands-on, alternative printing facilities.
The Art Department works closely with the campus’ Northwest Arts Center, and the student-managed Hartnett Hall Gallery provides student experiences in gallery administration. A wide range of exhibitions, workshops, international competitions, traveling exhibitions, visiting artists, and student and faculty shows are available on and off campus. Area art museums and galleries work closely with the University, enhancing art experiences for the entire region.
Find out more about majoring in art at MSU by visiting: http://www.minotstateu.edu/msuart/.
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Art
The Bachelor of Arts degree is a professionally-oriented program designed to offer the candidate a well-rounded, rich experience in the process and practice of studio art and design in preparation for a career as a professional artist, or for direct entry into various art careers. Enrollment in the BA program is recommended for those students willing to make a considerable commitment of time and energy, which is necessary to achieve professional competencies in their chosen option. Candidates accepted into the BA program are expected to adhere to a high standard of excellence and demonstrate significant artistic growth.
BA Art majors are expected to attend Northwest Art Center exhibitions and other public art receptions. BA Art majors are expected to enroll in art seminars each semester until graduation. BA Art majors are required to participate in a sophomore review and complete a capstone experience in partial fulfillment of their degree.
| Student Learning Goals | Student Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Students will articulate knowledge of core design principles, concepts, media, and techniques. | • Students will demonstrate competency in analyzing artworks using relevant terminology (e.g. elements and principles of design) through written assignments. • Students will evidence command of the elements and principles of design their studio work. |
| Students will apply knowledge to critically interpret artworks. | • Students will interpret artworks by making conclusions regarding cause and effect, examining motives, making inferences, and finding evidence to support statements/arguments. • Students will evaluate works of art and justify their position. |
| Students will demonstrate knowledge of art history and its contexts. | • Students will display understanding of art history, past and contemporary, through their writing. • Students will articulate their knowledge of current and past aesthetic movements in their own work. • Students will synthesize prior art history and cultural knowledge with their own work and work of their peers through writing, discussions, and critiques. |
| Students will develop knowledge and professional skill-sets in art disciplines. | • Students will gain general competencies in foundational disciplines. • Students will demonstrate professional practices through hands-on research activities. • Students will produce a capstone experience that evidences an expertise in the discipline. |
| General Education | ||
| General Education Courses | 38-40 | |
| Required Foundation | 43 | |
| ART 112 | Print, Web, and Social Media Graphics | 3 |
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 130 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 180 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 188 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar I | 1 |
| ART 189 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar I | 1 |
| ART 197 | Introduction to Art Careers | 1 |
| ART 207 | Digital Tools: Imaging & Print | 3 |
| ART 210 | Art History: Prehistoric through Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 211 | Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 288 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar II | 1 |
| ART 289 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar II | 1 |
| ART 288 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar II | 1 |
| ART 289 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar II | 1 |
| ART 297 | Art Internship I | .5 |
| ART 375 | Professional Practices for Artists | 3 |
| ART 388 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar III | 1 |
| ART 389 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar III | 1 |
| ART 397 | Art Internship II (PENDING NAME CHANGE) | .5 |
| ART 488 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar IV | 1 |
| ART 489 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar IV | 1 |
| ART 492 | Capstone Experience | 1.5 |
| ART 493 | Capstone Experience | 1.5 |
| ART 497 | Art Internship | 1 |
| Options | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 19 | |
| Art History | ||
| ART 310 | Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 3 |
| ART 420 | Advanced Study in Art History | 1-6 |
| Must take the following course three times: | ||
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 345 | Introduction to Museum Studies | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| ART 496 | Study Tour | 3 |
| Ceramics | ||
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 265 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Drawing | ||
| ART 231 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| Must take the following course three times: | ||
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| Select two from the following: | ||
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 310 | Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 3 |
| ART 332 | Figure Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Graphic Design | ||
| ART 213 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Integrated Media | ||
| Select four from the following: | ||
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 213 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 265 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 310 | Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Painting | ||
| ART 220 | Painting I | 3 |
| Must take the following course three times: | ||
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 231 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 310 | Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Photography | ||
| Must take the following course three times: | ||
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| ART 213 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 310 | Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 3 |
| Printmaking | ||
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| Must take the following course three times: | ||
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 231 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Sculpture | ||
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 265 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 310 | Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Traditional Arts | ||
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry (PENDING NAME CHANGE) | 3 |
| ART 250 | Ceramics I (Select one from the following:) | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Art
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is a professionally-oriented program designed to offer the candidate a well-rounded, rich experience in the process and practice of studio art and design in preparation for a career as a professional artist, or for graduate study leading to the MFA, or both. Enrollment in the BFA program is recommended only for those students willing to make a considerable commitment of time and energy, which is necessary to achieve professional competencies in their chosen option. Candidates accepted into the BFA program are expected to adhere to a high standard of excellence, demonstrate significant artistic growth, and maintain a minimum of 3.00 grade point average in all art courses.
BFA Art majors are expected to attend Northwest Art Center exhibitions and other public art receptions. BFA Art majors are expected to enroll in art seminars each semester until graduation. BA Art majors are required to participate in a sophomore review, BFA portfolio reviews, and complete a capstone experience in partial fulfillment of their degree.
| Student Learning Goals | Student Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Students will articulate knowledge of core design principles, concepts, media, and techniques. | • Students will demonstrate competency in analyzing artworks using relevant terminology (e.g. elements and principles of design) through written assignments. • Students will evidence command of the elements and principles of design their studio work. |
| Students will apply knowledge to critically interpret artworks. | • Students will interpret artworks by making conclusions regarding cause and effect, examining motives, making inferences, and finding evidence to support statements/arguments. • Students will evaluate works of art and justify their position. |
| Students will demonstrate knowledge of art history and its contexts. | • Students will display understanding of art history, past and contemporary, through their writing. • Students will articulate their knowledge of current and past aesthetic movements in their own work. • Students will synthesize prior art history and cultural knowledge with their own work and work of their peers through discussions, critiques, and an extended written artist statement. |
| Students will develop knowledge and professional skill-sets in art disciplines. | • Students will gain substantive competencies in foundational disciplines. • Students will evidence growing skills and a cohesive body of work in yearly reviews. • Students will demonstrate professional practices through hands-on and research activities. • Students will produce a capstone experience that evidences an expertise in their discipline. |
Bachelor of Fine Arts Admission Guidelines
Applicants for admission into the BFA program must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must have second year status and have completed 15 credits of art courses required for the BFA.
- Applicants must have been an enrolled art major at Minot State University for at least one semester before an official application may be submitted. (This does not preclude students from working toward BFA credits.)
- Applicants must meet a minimum academic GPA of: 2.50 in coursework and a 3.00 in art coursework.
- It is expected that BFA applicants submit materials following Sophomore Review, and applications must be received at least two semesters before graduation.
Students seeking admission to the BFA program must submit an application packet to the BFA Program Advisor. The application will then be routed to faculty for review followed by a faculty vote. Applicants must submit the following:
- A letter of intent stating objectives and qualifications. In this letter, students should indicate an awareness of their strengths, desired areas for growth and focus, the differences between the BA and BFA degree programs, and how this degree will assist them in their future career goals.
- Current copies of all college transcripts. Unofficial copies are fine.
- A list of all college art courses taken with the number of credits earned, grades received, and a tallied art GPA.
- A USB flash drive with 10-15 images of recent work saved into a file. Images should be saved as .jpgs sized 1280 pixels in the longest direction. At least half of the examples should reflect your chosen specialization. Collate the images into a PowerPoint presentation and save that file as both a .pptx and .pdf file.
- Include an annotated image list keyed to the order of the images. The annotations should include: title, size, medium, date, and also include a brief statement as to the purpose of the work, such as why and for whom it was done. Explain why you made the design choices that you made.
If application or academic progress is insufficient, faculty may deny application or require additional benchmarks for progression and graduation.
Students must maintain continuous enrollment in the BFA program. Failure to do so will result in termination from the BFA program. Students seeking a hiatus must make a formal appeal in the form of a letter to the BFA director to extend their program. Admission into the BFA program, termination from it, and granting of the degree are done at the discretion of the BFA Director based on annual portfolio review and interview evaluations. Enrolled BFA students must present their work annually for the BFA Review throughout the duration of the program. Failure to do so will result in the termination from the BFA program.
| General Education | ||
| General Education Course Requirements | 38-40 | |
| Required Fine Arts Core | 58 | |
| ART 112 | Print, Web, and Social Media Graphics | 3 |
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 130 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 180 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 188 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar I | 1 |
| ART 189 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar I | 1 |
| ART 197 | Introduction to Art Careers | 1 |
| ART 207 | Digital Tools: Imaging & Print | 3 |
| ART 210 | Art History: Prehistoric through Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 211 | Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 220 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 231 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 265 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 288 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar II | 1 |
| ART 289 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar II | 1 |
| ART 297 | Art Internship I | .5 |
| ART 310 | Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 345 | Introduction to Museum Studies | 3 |
| ART 375 | Professional Practices for Artists | 3 |
| ART 388 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar III | 1 |
| ART 389 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar III | 1 |
| ART 397 | Art Internship II | .5 |
| ART 488 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar IV | 1 |
| ART 489 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar IV | 1 |
| ART 492 | Capstone Experience | 1.5 |
| ART 493 | Capstone Experience | 1.5 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| ART 497 | Art Internship | 1 |
| Options | 30 | |
| Ceramics | ||
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture (MUST TAKE 2X) | 6 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| Drawing | ||
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 332 | Figure Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| Graphic Design | ||
| ART 213 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| Integrated Media | ||
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| Painting | ||
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| The following course will be taken twice: | ||
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| Select two from the following: | ||
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 332 | Figure Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| Photography | ||
| The following course will be taken twice: | ||
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Select three from the following: | ||
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| Printmaking | ||
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Select two from the following: | ||
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 332 | Figure Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| Traditional Arts | ||
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry (PENDING NAME CHANGE) | 3 |
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| The following course will be taken twice: | ||
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Arts Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Arts Administration is a professionally-oriented program designed to offer the candidate a well-rounded, rich experience in preparation for a professional career in art as a gallery manager, director, or other gallery management role.
The Arts express the life of their community, and Minot is no exception with excellent opportunities for students to engage professionals in a variety of arts fields. Arts management can be an exciting, fulfilling career for someone who likes to be close to the arts and artists, and who wants to work behind the scenes to enhance cultural experiences. Arts managers bring art, artists, and audiences together.
An internship is available for the arts administration major and can be arranged individually according to student needs, career goals, and skills. The internship can be scheduled for on-campus, the region, or anywhere around the country or the world. In addition to artistic and cultural values, you will learn the practical skills of organizational development, public relations, marketing, and leadership in the arts.
The arts have unique management challenges, not found in other kinds of businesses. Successful arts managers are equally proficient in the arts and administration. In order to serve their communities well, successful arts administrators must possess exceptional business acumen, excellent leadership traits, and in-depth knowledge of the creative side of the field. They must be able to determine why the arts are important, then, build, lead, and manage diverse teams that can illustrate this mission and engage the public.
Arts Administration majors are expected to attend Northwest Art Center exhibitions and other public art receptions. Arts Administration majors are expected to enroll in art seminars each semester until graduation. Arts Administration majors are required to participate in a sophomore review and complete a capstone experience in partial fulfillment of their degree.
| Student Learning Goals | Student Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Students will articulate knowledge of core design principles, concepts, media, and techniques. | • Students will demonstrate competency in analyzing artworks using relevant terminology (e.g. elements and principles of design) through written assignments. • Students will evidence command of the elements and principles of design their studio work. |
| Students will apply knowledge to critically interpret artworks, while placing them in their historical context. | • Students will interpret artworks by making conclusions regarding cause and effect, examining motives, making inferences, and finding evidence to support statements/arguments. • Students will evaluate works of art and justify their position and display understanding of art history, past and contemporary, through their writing. • Students will synthesize prior art history and cultural knowledge with their own work and work of their peers through writing, discussions, and critiques. |
| Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of organizational theory, management for non-profit visual arts organizations, while examining real-world examples of successes and failures, and best practices in the art world. | • Students will gain general competencies in foundational skillsets related to arts management • Students will examine best practice in the field and demonstrate professional practices through hands-on and research activities. • Students will explore the number, variety and qu,ality of positions held by arts management professionals who can serve as mentors, and who can offer a wide range of experience to determine how they fit into the field. • Students will produce a capstone experience that evidences an expertise in their discipline. |
| General Education | ||
| General Education Course Requirements | 38-40 | |
| Required Art Foundation | 40 | |
| Print, Web, and Social Media Graphics | ||
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| Digital Photography | ||
| Fall Visual Arts Seminar I | ||
| Spring Visual Arts Seminar I | ||
| Digital Tools: Imaging & Print | ||
| Art History: Prehistoric through Middle Ages | ||
| Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary | ||
| Graphic Design I | ||
| Fall Visual Arts Seminar II | ||
| Spring Visual Arts Seminar II | ||
| Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | ||
| Introduction to Museum Studies | ||
| Professional Practices for Artists | ||
| Fall Visual Arts Seminar III | ||
| Spring Visual Arts Seminar III | ||
| Fall Visual Arts Seminar IV | ||
| Spring Visual Arts Seminar IV | ||
| Capstone Experience | ||
| Capstone Experience | ||
| Art Internship | ||
| Required Administration Foundation | 21 | |
| Elements of Accounting I | ||
| Elements of Accounting II | ||
| Fundamentals of Management | ||
| Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Consumer Behavior | ||
| Strategic Management | ||
| Required Communication Arts Foundation | 15 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 316 | Group Dynamics | |
| Public Relations Principles | ||
or COMM 219 | Mass Media and Society | |
| Broadcast Advertising & Applications | ||
or COMM 322 | Media Sales and Analysis | |
| Reporting and Feature Writing | ||
or COMM 221 | PR & Media Writing | |
| Campaigns and Strategies | ||
or COMM 354 | Special Events Planning | |
| Required English Foundation | 3 | |
| Profes and Tech Writing | ||
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Art History Topics | ||
| Study Tour | ||
| Art Internship | ||
| Total Hours | 117-119 | |
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Art
The Bachelor of Science in Education art degree is a professionally-oriented program designed to offer the candidate a well-rounded, rich experience in preparation for a career as an art teacher in the K-12 schools. Candidates accepted into the BSEd program are expected to adhere to a high standard of excellence and demonstrate significant artistic growth.
BSEd Art majors are required to enroll in art seminars each semester until graduation. BSEd Art majors are also required to participate in a sophomore review and complete Capstone Experience (ART 492, ART 493) in partial fulfillment of their degree. Please see the Teacher Education Policies and Procedures page for more information concerning admission to the Teacher Education Unit.
| Student Learning Goals | Student Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Students will articulate knowledge of core design principles, concepts, media, and techniques. | • Students will demonstrate competency in analyzing artworks using relevant terminology (e.g. elements and principles of design) through written assignments. • Students will evidence command of the elements and principles of design their studio work. |
| Students will apply knowledge to critically interpret artworks. | • Students will interpret artworks by making conclusions regarding cause and effect, examining motives, making inferences, and finding evidence to support statements/arguments. • Students will evaluate works of art and justify their position. |
| Students will demonstrate knowledge of art history and its contexts. | • Students will display understanding of art history, past and contemporary, through their writing. • Students will articulate their knowledge of current and past aesthetic movements in their own work. • Students will synthesize prior art history and cultural knowledge with their own work and work of their peers through writing, discussions, and critiques. |
| Students will develop knowledge and professional skill-sets in art disciplines. | • Students will gain general competencies in foundational disciplines. • Students will demonstrate professional practices through hands-on and research activities. • Students will produce a capstone experience that evidences an expertise in the discipline. |
| Students will establish basic teaching aptitudes and proficiencies in art education. | • Students will establish basic teaching aptitudes by taking and passing standardized exams in Reading, Writing, and Math. • Students will demonstrate teaching proficiency by successfully completing a 16- week student teaching experience. |
| General Education | ||
| General Education Course Requirements | 38-40 | |
| Required Core | 50 | |
| ART 112 | Print, Web, and Social Media Graphics | 3 |
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 130 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry (PENDING NAME CHANGE) | 3 |
| ART 180 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 188 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar I | 1 |
| ART 189 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar I | 1 |
| ART 201 | Art Methods for Elementary Education | 3 |
| ART 210 | Art History: Prehistoric through Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 211 | Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 220 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 265 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 288 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar II | 1 |
| ART 289 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar II | 1 |
| ART 388 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar III | 1 |
| ART 389 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar III | 1 |
| ART 488 | Fall Visual Arts Seminar IV | 1 |
| ART 489 | Spring Visual Arts Seminar IV | 1 |
| ART 492 | Capstone Experience | 1.5 |
| ART 493 | Capstone Experience | 1.5 |
| Professional Education Sequence (admission to teacher education not required) | ||
| K-12 Certification | 41 | |
| ED 260 | Educational Psychology | 2 |
| ED 260L | Clinical I | 0 |
| ED 282 | Managing the Learning Environment | 2 |
| ED 282L | Clinical II | 0.5 |
| ED 284 | Teaching Diverse Learners | 2 |
| ED 284L | Clinical III | 0.5 |
| ED 320 | Curriculum, Planning & Assessment I | 2 |
| ED 321L | Clinical IV | 0.5 |
| ED 323L | Clinical V | 0.5 |
| ED 324L | Fall Experience | 0 |
| ED 380 | Technology in Teaching | 2 |
| SS 283 | Diversity in America | 3 |
| SPED 110 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | 3 |
| PSY 255 | Child & Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| Professional Education Sequence (admission to teacher education required) | ||
| ED 322 | Data Driven Integrated Instruction 1 | 2 |
| ED 484 | Student Teaching Seminar: K12 | 2 |
| Department Specific Sequence (admission to teacher education required) | ||
| ART 390 | Art Methods 1 | 4 |
| ED 494 | Student Teaching K-12 | 14 |
| 1 | Required admission to Teacher Education. |
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Multimedia Communications
The Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Communications degree is a professionally-oriented program designed to offer the candidate a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of business, design, communication, and technology in preparation for a career as a professional in the communications industry. MMC majors are expected to adhere to a high standard of excellence and demonstrate significant growth.
| Student Learning Goals | Student Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Students will articulate knowledge of core design principles, concepts, media, and techniques. | • Students will demonstrate competency in analyzing artworks using relevant terminology (e.g. elements and principles of design) through written assignments. • Students will evidence command of the elements and principles of design in their studio work. |
| Students will apply knowledge to critically interpret artworks. | • Students will interpret artworks by making conclusions regarding cause and effect, examining motives, making inferences, and finding evidence to support statements/arguments. |
| Students will develop knowledge and professional skill-sets in multimedia disciplines. | • Students will demonstrate professional practices through hands-on experience and research activities. |
| Students will have comprehensive and interdisciplinary knowledge of business, design, communication and technology in preparation for a career as a professional in the communications industry. | • Students will develop written and verbal competencies to describe and analyze work within the disciplines of Multimedia Studies. • Students will produce a capstone experience that evidences an expertise in multimedia. |
| General Education | ||
| General Education Courses | 38-40 | |
| Required Foundation - Art | 30 | |
| ART 112 | Print, Web, and Social Media Graphics | 3 |
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 180 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 181 | Smartphone Photography | 3 |
| ART 207 | Digital Tools: Imaging & Print | 3 |
| ART 213 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| ART 497 | Art Internship | 3 |
| The following course will be taken twice: | ||
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| Required Foundation - Business Administration | 12 | |
| BADM 120 | Fundamentals of Business | 3 |
| BADM 321 | Marketing | 3 |
| BADM 324 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3 |
| BADM 422 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| Required Foundation - Communication Arts | 38-42 | |
| COMM 100 | Recitals (COMM 100 is required every semester as a Multimedia Communications major with a minimum of 2 years or 2 credits) | 0.5 per semester - minimum of 4 semesters or 2 credits |
| COMM 120 | Introduction to Broadcasting | 3 |
| COMM 210 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 218 | Public Relations Principles | 3 |
| COMM 219 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| COMM 220 | Broadcast Advertising & Applications | 3 |
| COMM 224 | Social Media, Writing, and Design | 3 |
| COMM 225 | Audio Production I | 3 |
| COMM 285 | Broadcasting and Professional Communication Activities | 2 |
| COMM 310 | Social Media Strategy and Measurement | 3 |
| COMM 325 | Campaigns and Strategies | 3 |
| COMM 360 | Video Production I | 3 |
| COMM 460 | Advanced TV and Social Media Production | 3 |
| COMM 492 | Senior Portfolio | 1-3 |
| Required Foundation - English | 3 | |
| ENGL 315 | Profes and Tech Writing | 3 |
| Total: | 120-128 | |
An art minor is a good companion to several majors, notably business and any of the sciences. Employers are seeking more creative employees with the adaptive problem-solving skills that art courses provide.
Art Minor
| ART 110 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
| ART 112 | Print, Web, and Social Media Graphics | 3 |
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 130 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Select two from the following: | ||
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 180 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 207 | Digital Tools: Imaging & Print | 3 |
| ART 210 | Art History: Prehistoric through Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 211 | Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 213 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 220 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 231 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| Total: | 21 | |
Art History Minor
| ART 210 | Art History: Prehistoric through Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 211 | Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 310 | Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 345 | Introduction to Museum Studies | 3 |
| ART 420 | Advanced Study in Art History | 3 |
| ART 499 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
An art concentration is a good companion to several majors, notably business and any of the sciences. Employers are seeking more creative employees with the adaptive problem-solving skills that art courses provide.
Art Concentrations for Non-Art Majors:
Art History Concentration
| ART 110 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
| ART 210 | Art History: Prehistoric through Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 211 | Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| ART 310 | Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Ceramics Concentration
| ART 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Drawing Concentration
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 130 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 231 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Graphic Design Concentration
| ART 112 | Print, Web, and Social Media Graphics | 3 |
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 213 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Painting Concentration
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 130 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 220 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Photography Concentration
| ART 112 | Print, Web, and Social Media Graphics | 3 |
| ART 122 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 180 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Printmaking Concentration
| ART 130 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Sculpture Concentration
| ART 124 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 265 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Traditional Arts Concentration
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 265 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Art Concentration for Art Majors:
An art concentration is a good companion to several majors, notably business and any of the sciences. Employers are seeking more creative employees with adaptive problem solving skills that art courses provide.
Art History Concentration
| ART 310 | Art History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 3 |
| ART 420 | Advanced Study in Art History | 3 |
| The following course will be taken twice: | ||
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| ART 314 | Art History Topics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Ceramics Concentration
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 265 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Drawing Concentration
| ART 231 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Graphic Design Concentration
| ART 213 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| The following course will be taken twice: | ||
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Painting Concentration
| ART 220 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 320 | Advanced Drawing & Painting | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Photography Concentration
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| ART 360 | Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Printmaking Concentration
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 274 | Paper Works | 3 |
| ART 370 | Advanced Photography & Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Sculpture Concentration
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 265 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 350 | Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | |
Traditional Arts Concentration
| ART 140 | Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry | 3 |
| ART 250 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 270 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ART 494 | Independent Art Studio | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |