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| Studio Art Major | Graphic Communication Major | Graphic Design Major | Students interested in the visual arts have four options within the fine arts department: studio art, art education, graphic communication or graphic design. Graduates in the fine arts program are prepared for careers as a working artists, art educators, museum personnel, visual merchandisers or graphic designers. The major programs emphasize studio and design skills as well as creative thinking and problem solving skills. The strong programs in computer graphics and multimedia will enhance all art majors and lead to entry level positions in the areas of graphic design, web design, multi-media design or a combination of computer-based design work. STUDIO ART MAJOR 48 Credits 1. Studio art majors will experiment with a variety of techniques and media and demonstrate mastery over these studio skills. Mastery of skills will be displayed in the form of a senior art exhibition. 2. Studio art majors will develop, apply and create works which demonstrate their creativity and mastery skills in the form of a senior portfolio. This portfolio will prepare students for art competition or job interviews and serve as a record of technical range and style. 3. Studio art majors will summarize their design and creative thinking process in both oral and written form as part of their senior portfolio review. Requirements: 42 Credits AR 101 Drawing Emphasis: 3 Credits AR 102 Drawing 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. | Back To Top | GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION MAJOR 48 Credits 1. Graphic communication majors will experiment with, analyze, apply, and demonstrate an understanding of the visual communication design process using both traditional design skills and the latest computer software. A broad range of communication design and creative problem-solving skills will prepare the student for positions in graphic design, in which communication, writing and design skills are essential. 2. Graphic communication majors will develop and express their ability to communication design problems by developing a successful senior portfolio. The portfolio will display a variety of graphic design and visual communication competency with samples of written communication as well. Art Requirements: 33 Credits Art Electives Required: 3 credits in elective AR courses. Co-Op Requirements: 3 Credits Communication Requirement: 3 Credits Communication Requirements: 6 Credits 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. | Back To Top | GRAPHIC DESIGN MAJOR51 Credits 2. Graphic design majors will understand and apply the principles of visual design theory and apply design theories to solve problems in visual communication while developing an individual style. 3. Graphic design majors will demonstrate proficiency in using computer based design tools, in graphic, multimedia and web format. Competency will be evident in the form of a senior portfolio which will prepare the major for entry-level positions in graphic design. Art Requirements: 45 Credits Business Requirements: 3 Credits Co-Op Requirements: 3 Credits 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. | Back To Top | MULTI-AGE LICENSE IN VISUAL ARTS (Gr. P-12) 46 Credits Recommended Course: 3 Credits 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. | Back To Top | FINE ARTS MINOR 18 Credits Studio Art Requirements – 6 Credits from: Music Requirements – 6 Credits from: | Back To Top | GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION MINOR 24 Credits | Back To Top | ART HISTORY MINOR 18 Credits 12 credits from the following: | Back To Top | ART MINOR 18 Credits 9 credits from: | Back To Top | MULTIMEDIA MINOR 18 Credits 12 credits from: | Back To Top | |
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