| Studio Art Major | Graphic Communication Major | Graphic Design Major |
| Multi-Age License In Visual Arts (Gr. P-12) | Fine Arts Minor |
| Graphic Communication Minor | Art History Minor | Art Minor | Multimedia Minor |

Studio and Professional Art Programs Goals

The student interested in the visual arts has four options within the fine arts department: studio art, art education, graphic communication or graphic design. The majors seek to help the student develop his or her particular strengths in a chosen major and to prepare for a career as a working artist, art educator or graphic designer. The strong programs in computer graphics and multi-media will enhance all art majors and lead to entry-level positions in the area of graphic design, web design, multi-media design or a combination of computer-based design work.

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STUDIO ART MAJOR

48 Credits
Program Goals:

1. Studio art majors will gain studio skills in a variety of techniques and media that will qualify the artist for graduate studies or a career in the visual arts. Mastery of skills will be demonstrated in the form of a senior art exhibition.

2. Studio art majors will demonstrate expertise and studio competency presented in the form of a senior art portfolio. This portfolio will prepare students for art competition or job interviews and serve as a record of studio progress.

Requirements: 42 Credits
AR 101 Drawing
AR 114 Introduction to Graphic Design
AR 209 Photography I
AR 221 Basic Design
AR 222 Color and Design
AR 311 Art History I: Ancient to Medieval
AR 312 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern
AR 325 Printmaking I
AR 341 Painting I
AR 371 Three-Dimensional Design
AR 377 Ceramics I
AR 490 Professional Practices
AR 491 Senior Studio I
AR 492 Senior Studio II

Emphasis: 3 Credits
All studio majors are required to select an area of emphasis after completing foundation courses and prior to AR 490 and AR 491. Students may select from the list below for a concentration.

AR 102 Drawing II
AR 210 Photography II
AR 326 Printmaking II
AR 342 Painting II
AR 378 Ceramics II

Art Electives: 3 Credits
Studio art majors will receive a portfolio review after the completion of the foundation art courses: AR 101, 114, 209, 221, 222, 325, 341, 371, and 377 and before they are permitted to register for Art 491. A professional portfolio is required as part of the course work in Art 491 and is presented before the entire art faculty. A senior art show is required of all studio art majors and must be presented prior to graduation and after taking AR 491 and 492.

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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION MAJOR

48 Credits
Program Goals:

1. The graphic communication major will have exposure to and experience using the latest computer software and hardware. This will prepare designers for entry level positions in the field of graphic design, positions in which communication, writing and design skills are necessary or for graduate school.

2. Majors will accumulate a body of graphic design work and professional writing in the form of a graphic design portfolio that will emphasize both design and communication competency.

Art Requirements: 33 Credits
AR 101 Drawing I
AR 114 Introduction to Graphic Design
AR 209 Photography I
AR 221 Basic Design
AR 222 Color and Design
AR 223 Graphic Design I
AR 224 Graphic Design II
AR/IS 243 Multimedia Development
AR 300 Graphic Design III
AR 314 Impressionism to Today
AR 491 Senior Studio

Art Electives Required: 3 credits in elective AR courses.
Recommended for graphic communication majors:
AR/IS 245 Web Site Design and Development

Co-Op Requirements: 3 Credits
AR 295,
395, or 495 Cooperative Education

Communication Requirement: 3 Credits
CA 250 Mass Communications

Communication Requirements: 6 Credits
Choose 6 credits from:
CA 220 Newswriting
CA 305 Film Studies
CA 313 Event/Play Production Apprenticeship
CA 323 Writing for the Non-Print Media
CA 324 Writing for Publication
CA 374 Presentation Techniques
EN 318 Creative Writing

Graphic communication majors will receive a portfolio review after the completion of the foundation courses: AR 101, 114, 209, 221, 222, 223, 224 and 325 and before they are permitted to register for Art 491. A portfolio is required as part of the course work in Art 491 and is presented before the entire art faculty.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN MAJOR

51 Credits
Program Goals:

1. Graphic design majors will have exposure to and experience using the latest computer software and hardware. Additionally the student will develop an understanding of graphic design theory and feel competent in developing an individual style.

2. Design majors will have access to and experience in multimedia and web design and be competent in using these tools as a graphic designer. The student will be prepared for an entry-level position using a multitude of design tools and techniques.

Art Requirements: 45 Credits
AR 101 Drawing
AR 114 Introduction to Graphic Design
AR 209 Photography I
AR 221 Basic Design
AR 222 Color and Design
AR 223 Graphic Design I
AR 224 Graphic Design II
AR/IS 243 Multimedia Design
AR/IS 245 Web Site Design and Development
AR 300 Graphic Design III
AR 400 Graphic Design IV
AR 314 Impressionism to Now
AR 325 Printmaking I
AR 371 Three Dimensional Design
AR/IS 443 Advanced Multimedia Design

Business Requirements: 3 Credits
BU 301 Consumer Behavior
BU 390 Advertising

Co-Op Requirements: 3 Credits
AR 295, 395 or 495

Students will receive a portfolio review after the completion of foundation courses AR 101, 114, 209, 221, 222, 223, 224, 300, 325 and 371 and before they are permitted to register for AR 400. A portfolio is required as part of the coursework in AR 400 and is presented before the entire art faculty.

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MULTI-AGE LICENSE IN VISUAL ARTS
(Gr. P-12)

(Gr. P-12)
46 Credits
Requirements: 46 Credits

AR 101 Drawing I
AR 102 Drawing II
AR 114 Introduction Graphic Design
AR 209 Photography
AR 221 Basic Design
AR 222 Color and Design
AR 311 Art History I: Ancient to Medieval
AR 312 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern
AR 325 Printmaking I
AR 341 Painting I
AR 360 Art Methods
AR 361 Field Experience
AR 371 Three-Dimensional Design
AR 377 Ceramics I
AR 490 Professional Practices
AR 491 Senior Studio*

Recommended Course: 3 Credits
AR 314 Impressionism to Now

Student teaching should reflect a broad range of developmental experience from elementary through secondary.

See EDUCATION for Professional Education Requirements.

Art education majors will receive a foundation portfolio review after completing foundation courses, AR 101, 114, 209, 221, 222, and 325, 341, 371, 377 and before they are permitted to register for AR 491.

All students seeking a B.A. degree in art education (P-12) must present their portfolios as part of the course work in AR 491. The final review is presented before the entire art faculty.

* Senior Show options: An art education major may also choose to present a senior art show after completing AR 492.

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FINE ARTS MINOR

18 Credits
Art History Requirements—6 Credits from:

AR 311 Art History I: Ancient to Medieval
AR 312 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern
AR 313 Women Artists: Historical Survey
AR 314 Impressionism to Today
AR 316 American Art

Studio Art Requirements—6 Credits from:
AR 101 Drawing I
AR 114 Introduction to Graphic Design
AR 209 Photography I
AR 221 Basic Design
AR 222 Color and Design
AR 223 Graphic Design I
AR 325 Printmaking I
AR 341 Painting I
AR 371 Three Dimensional Design
AR 377 Ceramics I

Music Requirements—6 Credits from:
MU 160 Music Appreciation
MU 211 Music History I
OR
MU 212 Music History II
MU 213 Jazz Appreciation
MU 320 Music and Art: Historical Survey

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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION MINOR

24 Credits
Requirements:

AR 114 Introduction to Graphic Design
CA 220 Newswriting
CA 250 Mass Communication
AR 209 Photography I
AR 221 Basic Design
AR 223 Graphic Design I
AR 224 Graphic Design II

3 credits from:
CA 323 Writing for the Non-Print Media
CA 324 Writing for Publication

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ART HISTORY MINOR

18 Credits
Requirements:

AR 311 Art History I: Ancient to Medieval
AR 312 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern

12 credits from the following:
AR 280 Art Appreciation:
A Studio Approach
AR 313 Women Artists: Historical Survey
AR 314 Impressionism to Today
AR 316 American Art

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ART MINOR

18 Credits
Requirements:

AR 101 Drawing I
AR 221 Basic Design
AR 222 Color and Design

9 credits from:
AR 114 Introduction to Graphic Design
AR 209 Photography I
AR 223 Graphic Design I
AR 325 Printmaking I
AR 340 Painting I
AR 371 Three-Dimensional Design
AR 377 Ceramics I

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MULTIMEDIA MINOR

18 Credits
Required Courses:

AR 114 Introduction to Graphic Design
AR 221 Basic Design

12 credits from:
AR 223 Graphic Design I
AR 224 Graphic Design II
AR/IS 243 Multimedia Development
AR/IS 245 Web Site Design and Development
AR/IS 443 Advanced Multimedia Development

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