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Haas Fine Arts 104
(715) 836-3277
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm

Gene Hood, Chair

Li-Ying Bao, Michael Christopherson, Karen Horan, Stephen R. Katrosits, Sangram Majumdar, Deirdre Monk, Greta Murphy, Bobby Pitts, D. Scott Robertson, Sandra L. Starck, Steven Terwilliger, Christos Theo, Michael L. Weber.

Thomas K. Wagener, Foster Gallery Director


To ART and ARTH Course Descriptions


Honor Societies and Student Organizations:

Students may participate in several student organizations: Art Student Association (ASA), Designer’s Ink, and the Art Education Club. NOTA, the campus art and literary magazine, welcomes students’ art entries.

From earliest times, human beings have given meaning to life through artistic expression. In our contemporary world, visual awareness and the communication of visual ideas have become increasingly significant. The Department of Art responds to the needs of a visually-oriented world through instruction in graphic design, studio art, art history, art education, and the exhibition of art. The faculty’s role is augmented by a program of visiting artists and designers who offer their viewpoints to students and the community at large. The Foster Gallery, Haas Fine Arts Center, serves as the showcase for well-known visiting artists as well as faculty and students.

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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: ART, Liberal Arts

Sixty semester credits, including Foundations Courses (20 credits) to be completed by all majors in the first three semesters of study, Art 100, 107, 108, 109, 110; 240 or 341; ArtH 201. Students select an emphasis described below.

Note: Electives must include one course in each of three studio areas outside the emphasis, including both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art areas (except in the Graphic Design emphasis, any three studio areas outside the emphasis).

Graphic Design (Code 020-062)

Art 274, 275, 276, 281, 374, 376, 476 (three crs.); ArtH 111, 112, 225; nine credits of electives in studio or art history; Art 494.

Illustration (Code 020-069)

Art 244, 312, 342, 345, 402 (three crs.), 443 (three crs.); nine credits of art history, including ArtH 111, 112 (ArtH 225 recommended); 12 credits of electives in studio or art history (Art 281, 240 or 341 recommended); 494.

Photography (Code 020-068)

Art 281, 381, 481 (six crs.), 481 or 402 (three crs.); ArtH 111, 112, 225 or 333; 15 credits of electives in studio or art history; (Art 274 recommended); 494.

Painting (Code 020-066)

Art 244, 247, 344, 347, 349, 402 (three crs.); ArtH 111, 112, 333; 14 credits of electives in studio or art history; (Art 240 or 341 recommended); 494.

Sculpture (Code 020-067)

Art 264, 357, 364, 367, 405 (six crs.); ArtH 111, 112, 333; 12 credits of electives in studio or art history; (Art 240 or 341 recommended); 494.

Ceramics (Code 020-061)

Art 264, 357, 358, 364, 405 (six crs.); nine credits of art history, including ArtH 111, 112, (ArtH 333 recommended); 12 credits of electives in studio or art history; (Art 240 or 341 recommended); 494.

Drawing (Code 020-070)

Art 240, 249, 340, 341, 402 (three crs.), 441 (three crs.); nine credits of art history, including ArtH 111, 112, (ArtH 333 recommended); 15 credits of electives in studio or art history; (Art 342 recommended); 494.

Printmaking (Code 020-071)

Six credits selected from Art 250, 251, 252, 253; six credits selected from Art 350, 351, 352, 353; Art 402 (six crs.); nine credits of Art History including ArtH 111, 112, (ArtH 333 recommended); 12 credits of electives in studio or art history; (Art 340 or 341 recommended); 494.

Metals (Code 020-065)

Art 264, 367, 368, 405 (six crs.); nine credits of art history, including ArtH 111, 112, (ArtH 333 recommended); 15 credits of electives in studio or art history; (Art 240 or 341 recommended); 494.

 

MAJOR: ART, Liberal Arts (Code 020-201)

Thirty-six semester credits, including:

1. Foundation Courses: 17 credits required in Freshman and Sophomore year, Art 100, 107, 108, 109, 110; ArtH 201.

2. Art History Requirement: nine credits, including ArtH 111 and 112, plus three credits.

3. Electives in Studio Art and Art History: nine credits.

4. Senior Seminar: Art 494 (one cr.). The major must include 12 credits in upper division courses (300-400 level).

 

MINOR: ART, Liberal Arts (Code 020-401)

Twenty-four semester credits, including Art 107, 240, 244; 264 or 357; ArtH 111 and 112. Six credits of electives in Art History or Studio Art.

 

MINOR: ART HISTORY, Liberal Arts (Code 030-401)

The Art History minor is open to all University students.

Twenty-four semester credits in Art History courses. ArtH 111 and 112 must be completed as the first two Art History courses. Independent Study, ArtH 399, 499, cannot exceed three credits total and can only be taken after the accumulation of 12 earned semester credits of Art History and with the written approval of the Art History faculty.

 

MAJOR: ART, Middle Childhood/Early Adolescence (Code 020-204)

Thirty-six semester credits, including ArtH 111, 112; Art 107, 108, 109, 110, 244, and 357. Other recommended courses are Art 264, 312, 367. This major leads to licensure to teach art in Early Childhood through Early Adolescence classrooms (formerly grades K-9) when combined with Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence (formerly grades 1-9) major.

NOTE: CI 350, Art Methods (Fall only), is required but not included in the 36 credits of the major. Other professional sequence courses are required. These may be noted in this Catalogue in the Curriculum and Instruction section.

 

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: ART, Comprehensive Teaching (Code 020-004)

Fifty-six semester credits, including:

1. Foundations Courses: 14 credits to be completed in the first year of study, Art 100, 107, 108, 109, 110.

2. Studio Requirement: 21 credits, including Art 244, 249, 264, 281, 312, 357, 367.

3. Art History Requirement: 12 credits, including ArtH 111, 112, and six credits of Art History electives. ArtH/AIS 324 or 335; ArtH 201 or 333 are recommended.

4. Electives in Studio or Art History: nine credits.

This major leads to licensure to teach in Early Childhood through Adolescence classrooms (formerly grades K-12).

NOTE 1: CI 350 and CI 354 are required but not included in the 56-credit major.

NOTE 2: At least 21 credits of upper-division (300-400 level) art courses must be included in the major.

NOTE 3: Internships, directed and independent studies, and special topics courses will count as elective credit.

NOTE 4: ArtH/AIS 324 and 335 will satisfy the Cultural Diversity requirement.

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Bachelor of Fine Arts

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: ART

This degree is a specialty in studio arts and is the appropriate program for art students planning careers in Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Drawing, and Ceramics, as well as for art majors who are planning on attending graduate school.

Seventy-eight semester credits, including Foundation Courses (17 credits) to be completed by all majors in the first year of study, Art 100, 107, 108, 109, 110; ArtH 201. Students select an emphasis described below.

Note: Electives must include one course in each of four studio areas outside the emphasis, including both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art areas (except in the Graphic Design emphasis any four studio areas outside the emphasis).

Graphic Design (Code 020-012)

Art 274, 275, 276, 281, 374, 376, 476 (three crs.); ArtH 111, 112, 225, and three credits of Art History electives; 26 credits of electives in studio or Art History; (Art 240 or 341, 375, 381, 474 recommended); 493, 494.

Illustration (Code 020-019)

Art 244, 312, 341, 342, 345, 402 (three crs.), 443 (three crs.); ArtH 111, 112 and six credits of Art History electives (ArtH 225 recommended); 26 credits of electives in studio or Art History; (Art 281 recommended); 493, 494.

Photography (Code 020-018)

Art 240, 281, 381, 481 (nine crs.), 481 or 402 (six crs.); ArtH 111, 112, 225 or 333, and three credits of Art History electives; 23 credits of electives in studio or Art History; (Art 274 recommended); 493, 494.

Painting (Code 020-016)

Art 240, 244, 247, 344, 347, 348, 349, 402 (six crs.); ArtH 111, 112, 333, and three credits of Art History electives; 23 credits of electives in studio or Art History; (Art 341, 441, 264 recommended); 493, 494.

Sculpture (Code 020-017)

Art 264, 357, 364, 367, 405 (nine crs.); ArtH 111, 112, 333, and three credits of Art History electives; 26 credits of electives in studio or Art History; (Art 340, 341 recommended); 493, 494.

Ceramics (Code 020-011)

Art 264, 357, 358, 364, 405 (nine crs.); ArtH 111, 112, 333, and three credits of Art History electives; 26 credits of electives in studio or Art History; (Art 240 or 341 recommended), 493, 494.

Drawing (Code 020-020)

Art 240, 249 or 253, 340, 341, 402 (six crs.), 441 (three crs.); ArtH 111, 112, 333, and three credits of Art History electives; 26 credits of electives in studio or Art History; (Art 342 recommended); 493, 494.

Printmaking (Code 020-021)

Six credits selected from Art 250, 251, 252, 253; and six credits selected from Art 350, 351, 352, 353; Art 240, 402 (six crs.); ArtH 111, 112, and six credits of Art History electives (ArtH 333 recommended); 26 credits of electives in studio or Art History; (Art 341 recommended); 493, 494.

Additional B.F.A. Requirements

1. Students must spend the first two years in the Comprehensive B.A. or B.S. degree program before applying for admission to the B.F.A. degree program. To apply, students must pass the Junior Review by meeting the following requirements:

a. Have a GPA of 3.00 or higher in art and art history courses; complete at least 36 credits, but not more than 42 credits in studio courses including Art 107, 108, 109, 110; complete at least six credits, but not more than 12 credits, in the emphasis*.

b. Submit the Junior Review Application and the portfolio to a review committee composed of three Art Department members. The committee assesses the quality of the portfolio and makes a decision on admission to the B.F.A. program. The committee will discuss the results of the review with the student and provide the results in writing. Students who do not pass the review may reapply or remain in the B.A. or B.S. degree program.

2. After admission to the B.F.A. program, students must complete at least 36 credits and maintain a 3.00 or higher GPA in art and art history courses. Portfolio Review Guidelines are available in the Art Department Office.

*NOTE: Transfer students and others, who have earned more than 42 credits, may petition to the Art Department Chair to be eligible to apply for the Junior Review.

Portfolio Requirement

All art majors are required to develop a portfolio containing selected examples of their work in order to participate in Junior and Senior Reviews. These reviews are established to help advise and assess the development of student work. The Junior Review serves as the entrance requirement into the B.F.A. degree program.

Art Education Requirements

Students who wish to earn Comprehensive Art Teaching licensure in addition to the B.F.A. degree must complete additional credits in education, psychology, and communication as well as: Art 244, 249, 357, and 367.

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Additional Information

NON-ART MAJORS:

With consent of the instructor, any university student may take any Art course for elective credit. Art History courses are open to all students.

ALL ART STUDENTS:

NOTE 1: Advanced Studio courses are limited to a maximum of nine credits per semester. These courses are offered on a variable credit basis and may be repeated for additional credit. The total number of Advanced Studio credits which may be applied to a degree program will vary and is to be determined through consultation with the major adviser.

NOTE 2: Students must be prepared to pay for any materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services deemed in excess of the amount and kind the University provides for necessary instructional purposes.

NOTE 3: Information about suggested year-by-year course sequences for each major and minor program is available in the Art Office, Haas Fine Arts 104.

NOTE 4: Art education students who wish to earn Teaching Licensure in Special Education-Art must complete CI 350 and seven to nine additional credits in Special Education. (See Special Education section for listing of other required courses.)

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Information on the Certificate in Fine Arts Administration is listed in its entirety in the Department of Music and Theatre Arts section of this Catalogue.

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