Art
Dianne de Beixedon, Chair
Elliott Jones, Chief Departmental Advisor (ejones@odu.edu)
Office Telephone: (757) 683-4047
Bachelor of Arts–Art History Major
Robert Wojtowicz, Program Director
Lower Division General Education
| Written Communication Skills * | ||
| ENGL 110C | English Composition | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Introduction to Writing in Business, Education and Social Sciences | ||
or | ||
| Introduction to Technical Writing | ||
| Oral Communication Skills | 3 | |
| Mathematical Skills | 3 | |
| Language and Culture ** | 0-12 | |
| Information Literacy and Research | 3 | |
| Human Creativity *** | 3 | |
| Select one of the following courses: | ||
| Film Appreciation | ||
| Dance and Its Audience | ||
| Music in History and Culture | ||
| The Theatre Experience | ||
| Interpreting the Past | 3 | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | |
| The Nature of Science | 8 | |
| The Impact of Technology | 3 | |
| Human Behavior | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 41-53 | |
| * | Grade of C or better required in both courses and in ENGL 110C before declaring major in Art History. |
| ** | Proficiency through 202 level in French, German, Italian, Latin or Spanish; note that proficiency is not met by completion of an associate degree. |
| *** | Neither ARTH 121A nor ARTS 122A may be used to satisfy this requirement. |
Major Courses
| ARTH 211 | Ancient and Medieval Art | 3 |
| ARTH 212 | Renaissance and Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTH 351W | Research Methods in Art History * | 3 |
| ARTH 360 | Asian Art (or an ARTH Topics course in a non-Western subject area) | 3 |
| ARTH Electives | 24 | |
Select eight ARTH 300/400 level courses | ||
| ARTS electives | 6 | |
Select two courses in studio art | ||
| Total Hours | 42 | |
| * | C or better required. |
Students pursuing graduate work leading to teaching, museology, art criticism or dealing in works of art will be counseled on course selection. For students considering graduate work in art history, 18 hours of German or French are strongly recommended. Students who wish to distinguish themselves in the major may opt for the thesis elective, ARTH 480, in their final year of study.
Electives
Elective courses may be taken for the remainder of the minimum 120 credits required for the degree.
Upper Division General Education
- Option A. Approved Minor, 12-24 credit hours; also second degree or second major
- Option B. Interdisciplinary Minor; 12 credit hours, (3 credit hours may be in the major area of study)
- Option C. International business and regional courses or an approved certification program, such as teaching licensure (hours vary)
- Option D. Two Upper-Division Courses (6 credit hours) from outside the College of Arts and Letters or from the Social Science Component within the College of Arts and Letters that are not required by the major.
Requirements for graduation include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 overall and in the major, no less than a grade of C in major courses, a minimum of 120 credit hours, which must include both a minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University, completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better, and completion of Senior Assessment.
Minor in Art History
A student who chooses to complete a minor in art history must receive the approval of the chief departmental advisor and the art history program director. ARTH 211 and ARTH 212 are prerequisite courses for the minor and are not included in the calculation of the grade point average for the minor. A reading knowledge of French, German, Italian or Spanish is strongly advised. The requirement for the minor for BA and BS students comprises 12 hours selected from ARTH 300- and 400-level courses. BFA students must complete the following:
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| History of Design | ||
| Art Criticism | ||
| Research Methods in Art History | ||
| Modern Architecture | ||
| ARTH 300- and 400-level courses | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
For completion of the minor a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and no grade lower than a C in all courses required for the minor exclusive of prerequisite courses. Transfer students must complete a minimum of six hours in ARTH 300- and 400-level courses through courses offered by Old Dominion University.
Interdisciplinary Minor - The Designed World
Ken Daley, Department of Art, Coordinator
This interdisciplinary minor explores the interwoven historical, cultural, aesthetic, perceptual, and technical domains of the designed world. That virtually all aspects of the human-built world are designed is a generally accepted belief; however, it is not given the careful scrutiny it deserves. Creative planning and critical analysis of design dynamics are emphasized within the context of these course offerings.
The designed world interdisciplinary minor requires 12 credit hours of 300/400-level courses selected from at least two different disciplines with a maximum of six credits from any one discipline. For completion of the interdisciplinary minor, students must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses. At least six hours of 300/400 upper-level courses must be taken through courses offered by Old Dominion University. Three credit hours may be in the major, if a major course is listed as an option for the interdisciplinary minor. As such, it will be credited toward both the major and the interdisciplinary minor.
Course options are as follows:
| ARTH 320W | History of Design | 3 |
| ARTH 435W | Modern Architecture | 3 |
| ARTH 439 | Art Between the Wars: 1919-1939 | 3 |
| ENGL 382 | Reporting News for Television and Digital Media | 3 |
| ENGL 477 | Language, Gender and Power | 3 |
| GEOG 310 | Geography of the City | 3 |
| GEOG 412 | Cities of the World | 3 |
| PSYC 344 | Human Factors | 3 |
| PSYC 413 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| SEPS 303 | Social Aspects of Clothing | 3 |
| SEPS 422 | Fashion Product Development | 3 |
| SEPS 423 | Visual Merchandising and Display | 3 |
| STEM 382 | Industrial Design | 3 |
| STEM 386 | Architecture | 3 |
| STEM 417 | Exploring Technology and Modern Industry | 3 |
Bachelor of Arts–Art Education
Richard Nickel, Program Director (rnickel@odu.edu)
Admission
All students must apply for and be admitted into the approved art education program. Students must meet the required criteria for admission by passing the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments and earn the minimum required grade point averages (GPA). Application forms for admission to teacher education programs are available at the Office of Teacher Education Services and are to be submitted to the art education program director or Art Department chair before being submitted to Teacher Education Services.
Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments:
- A passing PRAXIS I composite score of 532 or
- Qualifying SAT or ACT test scores or
- PRAXIS I Math test score of 178 and a composite Virginia Communication and Literacy (VCLA) score of 470 or
- SAT Mathematics test score of 530 and a composite Virginia Communication and Literacy (VCLA) score or 470 or
- ACT Mathematics test score of 22 and a composite Virginia Communication and Literacy (VCLA) score of 470
To review more information on the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments, visit the Teacher Education website, www.odu.edu/tes.
Required grade point averages (GPA):
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required.
- A major/content GPA of 2.75 is required – all Art courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher.
- A professional education GPA of 2.75 is required – all professional education courses must be passed with a grade of C- or higher.
Although students may enroll in a limited number of education courses, students must be admitted into the approved art education program prior to enrolling in any instructional strategies practicum education course. Students must also meet with an education advisor in the Office of Teacher Education Services.
Continuance
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75, a major/content GPA of 2.75 and a professional education GPA of 2.75. Art courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher. The professional education core must be completed with a grade of C- or higher for continuance. A professional education GPA of 2.75 is required for continuance. Students must take and pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) and the PRAXIS II Art content knowledge examination prior to or while enrolled in the instructional strategies course. All assessments must be passed prior to the start of the Teacher Candidate Internship Orientation session.
Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments:
- Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) – a passing composite score of 470 is required on this reading and writing assessment.
- PRAXIS II Art: Content Knowledge (test code 0133) – passing score of 159 is required
To review more information on the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments, visit the Teacher Education Services website, www.odu.edu/tes.
Graduation
Requirements for graduation include completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better, completion of the Senior Assessment; a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA in the major area and in the professional education core with no grade less than a C in the major/content and with no grade less than a C- in the professional education core; successful completion of the Teacher Candidate Internship; and a minimum of 122 credit hours, which must include both a minimum of 31 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University.
Due to changing University requirements, national accreditation standards, and the Virginia Board of Education licensure regulations, the teacher education programs in the College of Arts and Letters are under constant revision. Any changes resulting from these factors supersede the program requirements described in this Catalog. Students are encouraged to obtain current program information from their advisors and from the Teacher Education Services website at www.odu.edu/tes.
Lower Division General Education
| Written Communication Skills * | ||
| ENGL 110C | English Composition | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Introduction to Writing in Business, Education and Social Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Technical Writing | ||
| Oral Communications Skills | 3 | |
| Mathematical Skills | 3 | |
| Language and Culture ** | 0-12 | |
| Information Literacy and Research | 3 | |
| Human Creativity *** | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Film Appreciation | ||
| Dance and Its Audience | ||
| Music in History and Culture | ||
| The Theatre Experience | ||
| Interpreting The Past | 3 | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | |
| The Nature and Science | 8 | |
| Impact of Technology | 3 | |
| Human Behavior | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 41-53 | |
Art History Requirements
| ARTH 211 | Ancient and Medieval Art | 3 |
| ARTH 212 | Renaissance and Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTH 350W | Art Criticism | 3 |
| ARTH elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Studio Art Requirements
| ARTS 202 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| or ARTS 304 | Color | |
| ARTS 203 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTS 211 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 231 | Fundamentals of Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS 241 | Fundamentals of Painting | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Printmaking: Introduction to Screenprint | ||
| Printmaking: Introduction to Lithography | ||
| Printmaking: The Relief Print | ||
| Letterpress Printmaking | ||
| ARTS 263 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| ARTS 279 | Fundamentals of Digital Art | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sculpture | ||
| Crafts 1: Fibers | ||
| Crafts 1: Metalsmithing and Jewelry | ||
| Crafts: Blacksmithing | ||
| ARTS 331 | Drawing: Composition | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Professional Education
| ARTS 305 | Elementary Art Education Methods and Classroom Management | 3 |
| ARTS 406 | Secondary Art Education Methods and Classroom Management | 3 |
| ARTS 407 | Art Education Practicum | 2 |
| ARTS 408 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| SPED 313 | Fundamentals of Human Growth and Development: Birth through Adolescence | 3 |
| SPED 406 | Students with Diverse Learning Needs in the General Education Classroom | 3 |
| TLED 301 | Foundations and Introduction to Assessment of Education | 3 |
| TLED 408 | Reading and Writing in Content Areas | 3 |
| TLED 485 | Teacher Candidate Internship | 12 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Upper Division General Education
Satisfied through the professional education sequence.
Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement Program
Candidates who have previously earned a BFA degree in fine arts may seek licensure only. Information on applying for licensure can be obtained from the Darden College of Education or the art education program director. A minimum of 36 hours of art and professional courses (including 12 hours of student teaching) from Old Dominion University is required. Before registering for classes candidates must present a portfolio for review by the art education director or the Art Department chief departmental advisor who will determine which transferable courses will meet the cognate program requirements and which art and professional courses must be completed for licensure. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 is required for continuance and licensure. Those candidates already possessing a B.A. degree in either studio art or art history will meet the qualifications for a second B.A. degree in art education upon completing all additional teaching licensure requirements.
Bachelor of Arts–Studio Art Major
Lower Division General Education
| Written Communication Skills | ||
| ENGL 110C | English Composition * | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Introduction to Writing in Business, Education and Social Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Technical Writing | ||
| Oral Communication Skills | 3 | |
| Mathematical Skills | 3 | |
| Language and Culture ** | 0-12 | |
| Information Literacy and Research | 3 | |
| Human Creativity *** | 3 | |
Select one of the following courses: | ||
| Film Appreciation | ||
or THEA 270A | Film Appreciation | |
| Dance and Its Audience | ||
| Music in History and Culture | ||
| The Theatre Experience | ||
| Interpreting the Past | 3 | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | |
| The Nature of Science | 8 | |
| Impact of Technology **** | 0-3 | |
| Human Behavior | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 38-53 | |
Major Requirements
Art History
| ARTH 211 | Ancient and Medieval Art | 3 |
| ARTH 212 | Renaissance and Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTH 360 | Asian Art | 3 |
| Select one of the following: ***** | 3 | |
| History of Design | ||
| Art Criticism | ||
| Research Methods in Art History | ||
| Modern Architecture | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Studio Art
| ARTS 202 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTS 203 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTS 211 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 231 | Fundamentals of Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS 241 | Fundamentals of Painting | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Printmaking: Introduction to Screenprint | ||
| Printmaking: Introduction to Lithography | ||
| Alternative Print Techniques | ||
| Printmaking: The Relief Print | ||
| Letterpress Printmaking | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sculpture | ||
| Introduction to Ceramics | ||
| Crafts 1: Metalsmithing and Jewelry | ||
| Crafts: Blacksmithing | ||
| ARTS 279 | Fundamentals of Digital Art | 3 |
| ARTS 304 | Color | 3 |
| ARTS 331 | Drawing: Composition | 3 |
| ARTS 300 or 400-level elective course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
| * | Grade of C or better required in both courses and in ENGL 110C before declaring a major in studio art. |
| ** | Proficiency through 202 level in French, German, Italian, Latin or Spanish; note that proficiency is not met by completion of an associate degree. |
| *** | Neither ARTH 121A nor ARTS 122A may be used to satisfy this requirement. |
| **** | Can be met with ARTH 435W. |
| ***** | C or better required. |
Electives
Elective courses may be taken for the remainder of the minimum 120 credits required for the degree.
Upper Division General Education (minimum 6 credit hours)
- Option A. Approved Minor, 12-24 credit hours; also second degree or second major
- Option B. Interdisciplinary Minor, 12 credit hours (3 credit hours may be in the major area of study)
- Option C. International business and regional courses or an approved certification program, such as teaching licensure (hours vary)
- Option D. Two Upper-Division Courses (6 credit hours) from outside the College of Arts and Letters or from the Social Science Component within the College of Arts and Letters that are not required by the major.
Requirements for graduation include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 overall and in the major, no less than a grade of C in major courses, a minimum of 120 credit hours, which must include both a minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University, completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better, and completion of Senior Assessment.
Minor in Studio Arts
A student who chooses to complete a minor in studio arts must receive the approval of the chief departmental advisor. A total of 12 hours in studio art 300- and 400-level courses is required. These courses have prerequisites that must be met by lower-level studio art courses chosen as electives. Normally the total number of prerequisite electives should not exceed nine hours. Students who choose a minor in studio arts should consult with the chief departmental advisor before their sophomore year to determine the specific courses and prerequisites that must be met to complete the minor. There are no specific minors in concentration areas such as painting, photo and print media, and graphic design. However, course selection will be done on an individual basis and may be focused upon a specific area of interest.
For completion of the minor a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and no grade lower than a C in all courses required for the minor exclusive of prerequisite courses. Transfer students must complete a minimum of six credit hours in ARTS 300- and 400-level courses through courses offered by Old Dominion University.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Admission
Admission to the BFA program is open to all students. Since it is a professional arts program with a continuance portfolio, students are expected to begin their foundation courses in their first year. It is important for students who are considering the BFA as an option to consult with the chief departmental advisor before or during their first semester at Old Dominion University.
Continuance
Students seeking continuance into the BFA program must first complete at least 15 hours of foundation courses with a minimum grade of C. Students must then submit a portfolio of their work for evaluation by a designated faculty committee and indicate their intended area of concentration.
Graduation
Requirements for graduation include completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours to include a minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University, completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better, completion of the Senior Assessment, and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 with no grade in a major course less than a C.
Lower Division General Education
| Written Communication Skills * | ||
| ENGL 110C | English Composition | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Introduction to Writing in Business, Education and Social Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Technical Writing | ||
| Oral Communication Skills | 3 | |
| Mathematical Skills | 3 | |
| Language and Culture | 0-6 | |
| Information Literacy and Research | 3 | |
| Human Creativity ** | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Film Appreciation | ||
| Dance and Its Audience | ||
| Music in History and Culture | ||
| The Theatre Experience ** | ||
| Interpreting the Past | 3 | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | |
| The Nature of Science | 8 | |
| Impact of Technology *** | 0-3 | |
| Human Behavior | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 38-47 | |
Major Requirements
Art History
| ARTH 211 | Ancient and Medieval Art | 3 |
| ARTH 212 | Renaissance and Modern Art | 3 |
| Select one of the following: **** | 3 | |
| History of Design | ||
| Art Criticism | ||
| Research Methods in Art History | ||
| Modern Architecture | ||
| Two 300/400-level Art History (ARTH) courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Foundation Requirements
| ARTS 202 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTS 203 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTS 231 | Fundamentals of Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS 279 | Fundamentals of Digital Art | 3 |
| ARTS 304 | Color | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Studio Core and Capstone
| ARTS 211 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| ARTS 241 | Fundamentals of Painting | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Printmaking: Introduction to Screenprint | ||
| Printmaking: Introduction to Lithography | ||
| Printmaking: The Relief Print | ||
| Letterpress Printmaking | ||
| ARTS 261 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3 |
| or ARTS 263 | Introduction to Ceramics | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Crafts 1: Fibers | ||
| Crafts 1: Metalsmithing and Jewelry | ||
| Crafts: Blacksmithing | ||
| ARTS 331 | Drawing: Composition | 3 |
| ARTS 400 | Senior Show ***** | 3 |
| or ARTS 401 | Design Portfolio | |
| Two 200, 300, or 400-level ARTS courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
| * | Grade of C or better required in both courses and in ENGL 110C before declaring a major in fine arts. |
| ** | Neither ARTH 121A nor ARTS 122A may be used to satisfy this requirement. |
| *** | Can be met with ARTH 435W. |
| **** | C or better required. |
| ***** | ARTS 400 for all concentrations except graphic design; ARTS 401 for graphic design concentration. |
Studio Concentrations
All BFA students must choose one of the following after completion of the 15 hours of foundation courses.
Drawing and Design
| ARTS 271 | Graphic Design 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 350 | Advanced Printmaking | 3 |
| ARTS 431 | Drawing Studio | 3 |
| ARTS 432 | Figure Drawing Anatomy | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Design Application | ||
| Painting: Composition | ||
| Graphic Design II | ||
| Graphic Design III | ||
| Typographic Design | ||
| Topics in Studio Art | ||
| Topics in Studio Art | ||
| Figure Drawing/ Composition | ||
| Printmaking Studio | ||
| The Book | ||
| Tutorial Work in Special Studio Topics | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| * | With approval. |
Fibers*
| ARTS 381 | Crafts II: Fibers | 3 |
| ARTS 481 | Crafts III: Fibers | 3 |
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Printmaking: The Relief Print | ||
| Photography 2 | ||
| Painting: Composition | ||
| Advanced Printmaking | ||
| Intermediate Ceramics | ||
| Drawing Studio | ||
| Printmaking Studio | ||
| Tutorial Work in Special Studio Topics | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| * | ARTS 281 and either ARTS 251 or ARTS 252 must be taken from the Studio Core requirements. |
Graphic Design
| ARTS 271 | Graphic Design 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 370 | Graphic Design II * | 3 |
| ARTS 371 | Graphic Design III | 3 |
| ARTS 372 | Graphic Design IV | 3 |
| ARTS 471 | Graphic Design Studio | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Graphic Design Studio | ||
| The Book | ||
| Editorial Design | ||
| Topics in Studio Art | ||
| Tutorial Work in Special Studio Topics ** | ||
| Tutorial Work in Special Studio Topics ** | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
| * | After completion of ARTS 370, application through portfolio review must be submitted to the department to continue in the graphic design concentration. Applicants for the portfolio review should check the Art Department website or blog regarding the portfolio submission and the review process. In addition, students who are applying for the graphic design concentration must purchase a Macintosh laptop computer and current design software. Specifications for the laptop and software can be obtained from the full-time graphic design faculty or the chief departmental advisor in the Art Department. |
| ** | With approval. |
Continuance in the graphic design concentration requires a grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses and requirements in the graphic design sequence.
Note that graphic design concentration students take only six credit hours of studio core elective courses.
Three Dimensional Media
| ARTS 361 | Advanced Sculpture | 3 |
| ARTS 363 | Intermediate Ceramics | 3 |
| ARTS 391 | Crafts II: Metalsmithing and Jewelry | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Sculpture Studio | ||
| Advanced Ceramics | ||
| Crafts III: Metalsmithing and Jewelry | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Design Application | ||
| Intermediate Ceramics | ||
| Crafts II: Metalsmithing and Jewelry | ||
| Crafts: Blacksmithing | ||
| Sculpture Studio | ||
| Advanced Ceramics | ||
| Assemblage | ||
| Crafts III: Metalsmithing and Jewelry | ||
| Topics in Studio Art | ||
| Tutorial Work in Special Studio Topics * | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| * | With approval. |
Painting
| Select six of the following: | 18 | |
| Painting: Composition | ||
| Drawing Studio | ||
| Figure Drawing Anatomy | ||
| Figure Drawing/ Composition | ||
| Advanced Painting: Special Problems | ||
| Painting Studio | ||
| Assemblage | ||
| Topics in Studio Art | ||
or ARTS 497 | Tutorial Work in Special Studio Topics | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| * | With approval. |
Print and Photo Media
| ARTS 251 | Printmaking: Introduction to Screenprint | 3 |
| or ARTS 252 | Printmaking: Introduction to Lithography | |
| ARTS 311 | Photography 2 | 3 |
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Printmaking: Introduction to Screenprint | ||
| Printmaking: Introduction to Lithography | ||
| Printmaking: The Relief Print | ||
| Advanced Printmaking | ||
| Photography 3 | ||
| Photo Seminar 1 | ||
| Photo Seminar 2 | ||
| Printmaking Studio | ||
| The Book | ||
| Topics in Studio Art | ||
| Tutorial Work in Special Studio Topics * | ||
| Tutorial Work in Special Studio Topics * | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| * | With approval. |
Upper Division General Education
- Option A. Approved Minor, 12-24 hours; also second degree or second major
- Option B. Interdisciplinary Minor, 12 hours (3 credit hours may be in the major area of study)
- Option C. International business and regional courses or an approved certification program, such as teaching licensure (hours vary)
- Option D. Two Upper-Division Courses (6 hours) from outside the College of Arts and Letters or from the Social Science Component within the College of Arts and Letters that are not required by the major.
A student may take a double concentration, but no more than two courses may be used for both concentrations. Note that a second concentration is not a minor and does not fulfill the upper-division general requirements.
Requirements for graduation include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 overall and in the major, no less than a grade of C in major courses, a minimum of 120-122 credit hours, which must include both a minimum of 30-31 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University, completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better, and completion of Senior Assessment.
BFA with Teaching Licensure
Admission
All students must apply for and be admitted into the approved BFA with teaching licensure program. Students must meet the required criteria for admission by passing the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments and earn the minimum required grade point averages (GPA).
Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments:
- A passing PRAXIS I composite score of 532 or
- Qualifying SAT or ACT test scores or
- PRAXIS I Math test score of 178 and a composite Virginia Communication and Literacy (VCLA) score of 470 or
- SAT Mathematics test score of 530 and a composite Virginia Communication and Literacy (VCLA) score or 470 or
- ACT Mathematics test score of 22 and a composite Virginia Communication and Literacy (VCLA) score of 470
To review more information on the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments, visit the Teacher Education website, www.odu.edu/tes.
Required grade point averages (GPA):
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required.
- A major/content GPA of 2.75 is required – all Art courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher.
- A professional education GPA of 2.75 is required – all professional education courses must be passed with a grade of C- or higher.
Although students may enroll in a limited number of education courses, students must be admitted into the approved BFA with teaching licensure program prior to enrolling in any instructional strategies practicum education course. Students must also meet with an education advisor in the Office of Teacher Education Services.
Continuance
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75, a major/content GPA of 2.75 and a professional education GPA of 2.75. Art courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher. The professional education core must be completed with a grade of C- or higher for continuance. A professional education GPA of 2.75 is required for continuance. Students must take and pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) and the PRAXIS II Art content knowledge examination prior to or while enrolled in the instructional strategies course. All assessments must be passed prior to the start of the Teacher Candidate Internship Orientation session.
Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments:
- Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) – a passing composite score of 470 is required on this reading and writing assessment.
- PRAXIS II Art: Content Knowledge (test code 0133) – passing score of 159 is required
To review more information on the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments, visit the Teacher Education Services website, www.odu.edu/tes.
Graduation
Requirements for graduation include completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better; completion of the Senior Assessment; a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA in the major area and in the professional education core with no grade less than a C in the major/content and with no grade less than a C- in the professional education core; successful completion of the Teacher Candidate Internship, and a minimum of 141 credit hours, which must include both a minimum of 37 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University.
In addition to the requirements for the B.F.A. degree, students must complete 33 hours of professional education requirements for K-12 licensure. These are ARTS 305, 406, 407, 408; SPED 313, 406; TLED 301, 408 and 485 (student teaching). The professional core is used to satisfy the Upper Division General Education requirement.
Due to changing University requirements, national accreditation standards, and the Virginia Board of Education licensure regulations, the teacher education programs in the College of Arts and Letters are under constant revision. Any changes resulting from these factors supersede the program requirements described in this Catalog. Students are encouraged to obtain current program information from their advisors and from the Teacher Education Services website at www.odu.edu/tes.
Transfer Requirements
A minimum of 21 studio credit hours and a minimum of 30-31 credit hours overall, which must include a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300/400 levels, from Old Dominion University are required for completion of the B.A. degree in either studio art or art education. A minimum of 21 credit hours in art history and a minimum of 30 credit hours overall, which must include a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300/400 levels, from Old Dominion University are required for the B.A. in art history. Degree-holding students who are only seeking teaching licensure must complete nine hours of 300/400 level studio art or art education courses at Old Dominion University. A minimum of 36 credit hours in studio art (with 12 minimum at the 300/400 levels) from Old Dominion University is required for the BFA. For a minor in either art history or studio arts, transfer students must complete two elective courses in art history at the 300/400 level at Old Dominion University.
Before registering for classes, transfer students who enroll in the BFA or B.A. in studio art programs must submit a portfolio of work for review by the Art Department chief departmental advisor who will determine which transferable courses will meet equivalent requirements in the major.
Transfer students who enroll in the B.A. in art education program must submit a portfolio of work for review by the art education program director who will determine which transferable studio and professional courses will meet equivalent requirements in the major and those that must still be completed for licensure. Appointments for transfer portfolio evaluations must be made prior to registration for classes.
ART HISTORY Courses
ARTH 121A. Introduction to the Visual Arts. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. An introduction to the various media, techniques, styles, content, and contexts in the visual arts as they are manifested in the world's cultures.
ARTH 127A. Honors: Introduction to the Visual Arts. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Open only to students in the Honors College. A special honors section of ARTH 121A.
ARTH 211. Ancient and Medieval Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Co- or prerequisite: ENGL 211C. A survey of the history of art from the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean world to the Gothic period of the Middle Ages. Museum visits and writing assignments will help to develop students' analytical, critical and writing skills.
ARTH 212. Renaissance and Modern Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Co- or prerequisite: ENGL 211C. A survey of the art of the Renaissance and Baroque to the Modern World culminating in a look at art from our own era. Relevant assignments and museum visits will develop students' analytical, critical and writing skills.
ARTH 309. Architecture of the Middle Ages. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 211 or permission of the instructor. This course traces the history and construction techniques of medieval buildings from 300-1500 A.D. It examines the wood-roofed building, centrally planned domed structures, innovations in plan, the rediscovery of stone vaulting techniques and culminates in a study of the pointed ribbon groin vaults and stone skeletal systems of the Gothic cathedrals.
ARTH 310. Women in the Visual Arts. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTH 121A, ARTH 211 or ARTH 212 and junior standing or permission of the instructor. The contributions of women in the various fields in the visual arts--painting, graphics, sculpture, architecture, and the crafts--from pre-history to the present.
ARTH 314. Northern Renaissance Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 211 or ARTH 212 or permission of the instructor. The painting, sculpture, and graphics of the Netherlands, France and Germany from the late fourteenth to the mid-sixteenth century with discussion of artists such as Jan van Eyck, Hieronymus Bosch, Pieter Bruegel, and Albrecht Durer.
ARTH 315. Early Italian Renaissance Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 211 or ARTH 212 or permission of the instructor. Painting, sculpture, and architecture in 14th and 15th century Italy, chiefly Florence and Siena, from Giotto to Botticelli.
ARTH 316. Later Italian Renaissance Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 211 or ARTH 212 or permission of the instructor. Painting, sculpture, and architecture in 16th century Italy, with emphasis on painting in Rome, Florence, and Venice.
ARTH 319. Baroque Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 212 or permission of the instructor. The painting, sculpture and architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in Italy, Flanders, Holland, France, Germany with discussion of artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Poussin, and Watteau.
ARTH 320W. History of Design. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C; junior standing or permission of instructor. A study of the historical development of the design arts in both utilitarian and communicative areas including graphic design and advertising, crafts, film and video, the decorative arts, fashion, furniture, and the built environment. (This is a writing intensive course.).
ARTH 323. Nineteenth-Century European Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 212 or permission of the instructor. Survey of the mainstreams of European art during the first century of the Modern era. Includes discussion of architecture, sculpture, painting, and the graphic arts.
ARTH 324. Twentieth-Century Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 212 or permission of the instructor. Beginning in the 1880's and continuing through the present, a survey of modern art and architecture, which stresses the growing interpenetration of the arts.
ARTH 325. American Art Before 1865. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 212 or permission of the instructor. A survey of American art in the decades before 1865, focusing on the development of a native style in painting, sculpture, the decorative arts, and architecture.
ARTH 326. American Art Since 1865. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 212 or permission of the instructor. A survey of American art in the decades since 1865, with attention to the development of internationally influenced styles in painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, architecture, and the decorative arts.
ARTH 327. History of Photography. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTH 121A or ARTH 212 and junior standing or permission of the instructor. An examination of the development of photography as a scientific curiosity, a tool for artists, and as a fine art in itself, from its invention to the present day.
ARTH 350W. Art Criticism. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 211 or ARTH 212 or permission of the instructor; grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C. A study of the analysis, theoretical approaches, methodologies, and effects of the practice of art criticism, with practical experience in each model. (This is a writing intensive course.).
ARTH 351W. Research Methods in Art History. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 211 or ARTH 212; grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C. An investigation of past and present approaches to scholarship in art history. Students participate in a series of writing assignments designed to strengthen their research and writing skills, culminating with the presentation of original research in oral and written form. (This is a writing intensive course.).
ARTH 360. Asian Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTH 121A, ARTH 211 or ARTH 212 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the architecture, sculpture, calligraphy, pottery, ink painting, miniature painting, and gardens of India, China, and Japan. Emphasis will be placed on the connections among the cultures: Buddhism and pilgrimage, the importance of the scholar painters, the role of trade routes and the emergence of native writing. (cross-listed with ASIA 360).
ARTH 368. Internship. 1-3 Credits.
1-3 credits. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: approval by the department chair and Career Management is necessary prior to registration. Available for pass/fail grading only. A structured work experience involving aspects of design or craft, filmmaking, video, museum or gallery work, either with or without remuneration. Criteria for evaluation will be determined by work supervisor and cooperating faculty advisor. (qualifies as a CAP experience).
ARTH 369. Practicum. 1-3 Credits.
1-3 credits. Prerequisite: approval by the department chair. (qualifies as a CAP experience).
ARTH 377. Extracurricular Studies. 1-6 Credits.
1-6 credits each semester. Prerequisite: approval by the department and the dean, in accordance with the policy on granting credit for extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities may be approved for credit based on objectives, criteria, and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the department and the student prior to the semester in which the activity is to take place. Such credit is subject to review by the provost. (qualifies as a gauranteed practicum experience).
ARTH 378. Extracurricular Studies. 1-6 Credits.
1-6 credits each semester. Prerequisite: approval by the department and the dean, in accordance with the policy on granting credit for extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities may be approved for credit based on objectives, criteria, and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the department and the student prior to the semester in which the activity is to take place. Such credit is subject to review by the provost. (qualifies as a gauranteed practicum experience).
ARTH 395. Topics in Art. 3 Credits.
3 credits each semester. Prerequisite: appropriate survey or introductory course or permission of the instructor. A study of selected topics designed for nonmajors, or for elective credit within a major. These courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.
ARTH 396. Topics in Art. 3 Credits.
3 credits each semester. Prerequisite: appropriate survey or introductory course or permission of the instructor. A study of selected topics designed for nonmajors, or for elective credit within a major. These courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.
ARTH 421/521. Early Medieval Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 211 or permission of the instructor. The art and architecture of the Latin West and Byzantium from the early Christian centuries and the fall of Rome to the Carolingian and Ottoman empire and the fully developed Romanesque of the twelfth century, including manuscripts, metalwork, ivories and enamels.
ARTH 422/522. Gothic Art and Architecture. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 211 or permission of the instructor. The painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Gothic period from the mid-twelfth century to the refined and courtly art of the later International Style in France, England, Germany, and Italy as seen in both the monumental and the decorative arts.
ARTH 423/523. Romanesque Art and Architecture. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 211. This course will cover art of the period from about 1000 to 1150 in western Europe. The period witnessed the first 'international style' of the Western Middle Ages from the first millennium up to the Gothic era. The style manifests in monumental architectural forms, monumental painting and increased book production.
ARTH 425/525. The Illuminated Manuscript. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 211 or permission of instructor. A study of the development of the illuminated manuscript from the form of the scroll in the ancient world to the fully illustrated and decorated codices (books) produced in the Middle Ages. A history of painting within the miniatures of the book from the early Christian era to the late Gothic period.
ARTH 434/534. Romantic Architecture. 3 Credits.
Lecture. 3 cr. A survey of the aesthetic, technological, and social forces that transformed international architecture in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Prerequisite: ARTH 212.
ARTH 435W/535. Modern Architecture. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 121A or ARTH 212; grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C. An examination of the architecture, planning, and related design of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries around the globe. Special emphasis is placed on the formation of the international style between the world wars and its disintegration in the recent past. (This is a writing intensive course; the course also satisfies the general education impact of technology requirement.).
ARTH 438/538. Fin de Siecle European Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 212. An intensive examination of the major styles, movements, and individuals working in Europe's avant-garde at the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the first world war.
ARTH 439/539. Art Between the Wars: 1919-1939. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTH 212, ARTH 324 or permission of instructor. A study of the international movements in visual arts and design in the interwar years from Dada to the New York World's Fair.
ARTH 440/540. Mid-Century Modern Art (1940-1960). 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTH 212. An intensive study of the two decades when modernist styles and theories in art, design, and architecture were codified and challenged internationally.
ARTH 460/560. Art Since 1960. 3 Credits.
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTH 212, ARTH 324 or permission of the instructor. Lectures and critical discussion of the development and configurations of the various styles emergent since 1960, both in America and Europe.
ARTH 480. Senior Thesis. 3 Credits.
3 credits. Prerequisites: 12 hours of art history electives at the 300 and 400 levels and senior standing. The research and writing of a thesis on an advanced topic in art history to be determined by the student in concert with a faculty advisor. The thesis option is intended for students preparing for graduate study in the field, and it may be taken in place of another upper-level art history elective within the major.
ARTH 495/595. Topics in Art. 3 Credits.
3 credits each semester. Prerequisite: appropriate survey or introductory courses or permission of the instructor. The advanced study of selected topics in art, designed to permit qualified students to investigate subjects, which due to their specialized nature, may not be offered regularly. The courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.
ARTH 496/596. Topics in Art. 3 Credits.
3 credits each semester. Prerequisite: appropriate survey or introductory courses or permission of the instructor. The advanced study of selected topics in art, designed to permit qualified students to investigate subjects, which due to their specialized nature, may not be offered regularly. The courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.
ARTH 497/597. Tutorial Work in Special Art Topics. 3 Credits.
3 credits each semester. Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of the department chair. Independent research on a topic to be selected under the advisement of the instructor. Conferences, papers, and portfolios as appropriate.
ARTH 498/598. Tutorial Work in Special Art Topics. 3 Credits.
3 credits each semester. Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of the department chair. Independent research on a topic to be selected under the advisement of the instructor. Conferences, papers, and portfolios as appropriate.
ART, STUDIO Courses
ARTS 122A. Visual Communication. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. An introduction to essential themes and means of visual communication in the fine arts with an emphasis on studio experience in techniques from the different disciplines in studio art.
ARTS 126A. Honors: Art as Experience. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Open only to students in the Honors College. A special honors section of ARTS 122A.
ARTS 202. Two-Dimensional Design. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. A basic course examining the relation of shape and value in a two-dimensional environment.
ARTS 203. Three-Dimensional Design. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. A basic course examining the relation of form and structure in a three-dimensional environment.
ARTS 211. Introduction to Digital Photography. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 279 or permission of the instructor. Introduction to conceptual, technical and historical aspects of photography as a creative medium using digital technology. Technical areas covered include camera use, digital image processing, and digital printing. Class time is divided between demonstrations of applicable skills, in class work time, lectures and critiques.
ARTS 231. Fundamentals of Drawing. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. A study of basic principles, materials and techniques for drawing with an emphasis on line, value studies, volumetric analysis and perspective. Students will learn to draw proportionally and descriptively with increased knowledge of the relationship between object and image.
ARTS 241. Fundamentals of Painting. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites or corequisites: ARTS 202 or ARTS 231 and ARTS 304. An introduction to image making through the application of painting media, techniques and styles.
ARTS 251. Printmaking: Introduction to Screenprint. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites or corequisites: ARTS 202 and ARTS 304. An introduction to screenprinting techniques and stencil systems using water-based inks.
ARTS 252. Printmaking: Introduction to Lithography. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites or corequisites: ARTS 202 and ARTS 231. An introduction to stone and metal plate lithographic techniques.
ARTS 253. Alternative Print Techniques. 3 Credits.
Studio, 6 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 202 or ARTS 231. An introduction to non-traditional printmaking processes, both historical and contemporary. Processes may include solar plate lithography, stencil printing, pochoir, paper pulp printing, chine colle, monotype, monoprint, collography, cyanotype, and varieties of transfer printing such as digital and gum techniques.
ARTS 254. Printmaking: The Relief Print. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Pre- or corequisites: ARTS 202 and ARTS 231; one or both may be taken before; one may be taken as a corequisite. An introduction to basic relief printing techniques including woodcut, linocut, letterpress, and collograph.
ARTS 261. Introduction to Sculpture. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites or corequisites: ARTS 202 and ARTS 203. Conceptual thinking in three dimensions; the development of visual capacity and spatial sense through direct experience in materials.
ARTS 263. Introduction to Ceramics. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 202. A studio core course designed as an introduction to ceramics. Students will explore functional and sculptural techniques through handbuilding and wheel-throwing, as well as basic claybody, glaze and firing theory. Students will also develop a basic understanding of the historical and cultural aspects of ceramics.
ARTS 271. Graphic Design 1. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTS 202, ARTS 231, ARTS 279 and ARTS 304. This course is intended for art majors and art minors only. Exceptions must be approved by the instructor or the chief departmental advisor. Is is an intensive study of the basic principles, theories and methods of graphic design through the exploration of line, shape, form, texture, color and type. This includes a study of the basic characteristics of letterforms, compositional principles, and visual communication with sign, symbol, and image. Emphasis will be on the following: developing visual concepts, formal values, use of materials, and craftsmanship.
ARTS 279. Fundamentals of Digital Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; laboratory 5 hours; 3 credits. An introduction to the Macintosh computer and operating system and its applications to visual arts project production. Includes an overview of computer hardware and software used in print multimedia and imaging for visual communications and examines the impact of digital technologies upon art and design.
ARTS 281. Crafts 1: Fibers. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. An introduction to various looms, tools, materials and techniques used in weaving and fabric dyeing; individual design projects.
ARTS 291. Crafts 1: Metalsmithing and Jewelry. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. An introduction to the basic tools, materials and techniques used in centrifugal casting, soldering and piercing. Individual projects in silver, brass and copper.
ARTS 302. Design Application. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTS 202 and ARTS 203; Pre- or corequisite: ARTS 304. The application of basic design concepts to the solution of functional and environmental problems; individual and group projects. (Offered once per year.).
ARTS 304. Color. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. A study of the underlying principles of color interaction, color selection, contrast and harmonies, relationships between light, color and vision, as well as the basics of pigments, mixing, and color terminology. An option for the interdisciplinary minor, the Designed World.
ARTS 305. Elementary Art Education Methods and Classroom Management. 3 Credits.
Studio 6 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. Designed for students majoring in art education and early childhood education, this course covers the conceptual foundations of art education in the early years. An exploration of art materials and teaching methods for kindergarten and elementary school teaching. It provides introduction to unit planning, lesson planning and classroom management. Demonstrations, workshops, and community service learning place special emphasis on the scope and philosophy of art in the elementary curriculum.
ARTS 311. Photography 2. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 211 or permission of the instructor. This course encourages the refinement of technical skills as well as emphasizing the critical framework in which to place photographic imagery. Assignments will challenge students to think creatively and develop their unique perspective. Reading, research, and discussion introduce students to the major photographic movements that have shaped current theory.
ARTS 331. Drawing: Composition. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 231. Continuation of ARTS 231 with emphasis on composition.
ARTS 341. Painting: Composition. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 241. Introduction to various compositional approaches as specifically applied to painting.
ARTS 350. Advanced Printmaking. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 279 and any introductory printmaking course (ARTS 251, ARTS 252, ARTS 253, or ARTS 254). May be taken for repeat credit. Further investigation of chosen print technique (screenprint, lithography, relief, or intaglio) with special attention to the implementation of color.
ARTS 361. Advanced Sculpture. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 261 or permission of the instructor. Investigation involves the combination of various materials and construction techniques.
ARTS 363. Intermediate Ceramics. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 263. An intermediate course in ceramics with an emphasis on more sophisticated throwing and hand-building techniques toward the development of a personal image. The class includes glaze chemistry, firing procedures, ceramic history and contemporary ceramics.
ARTS 367. Cooperative Education. 1-3 Credits.
1-3 credits. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: approval of the department chair and Career Management. Available for pass/fail grading only. Student participation for credit will be based on the creative relevance of the planned work experience as evaluated and determined by the chair and approved by Career Management. Evaluation and approval must occur prior to the semester in which the work experience will take place. (qualifies as a CAP experience).
ARTS 368. Internship. 1-3 Credits.
1-3 credits. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: approval by the department chair and Career Management is necessary prior to registration. Available for pass/fail grading only. A structured work experience involving aspects of design or craft, filmmaking, video, museum or gallery work, either with or without remuneration. Criteria for evaluation will be determined by work supervisor and cooperating faculty advisor. (qualifies as a CAP experience).
ARTS 369. Practicum. 1-3 Credits.
1-3 credits. Prerequisite: approval by the department chair. (qualifies as a CAP experience).
ARTS 370. Graphic Design II. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 271. Introduction to typography. This course examines the history, terminology and theory of setting text for print and the screen. Students will explore issues of form and meaning, hierarchy, legibility and readability, structure and composition, and the design process. Advanced instruction in software applications for document construction and layout.
ARTS 371. Graphic Design III. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 370 and approval for continuance in the graphic design concentration through portfolio review. Open only to students admitted to the graphic design emphasis. This advanced course is devoted to basic design projects and systems for print and web. Students will work individually and in groups on assignments to explore response to creative direction and studio collaboration. (Offered fall).
ARTS 372. Graphic Design IV. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 371. Graphic design in corporate and project-oriented communications. Open only to students admitted to the graphic design emphasis. This course engages complex and multifaceted graphic design projects for print and web. Projects will address design in series and across multiple formats and media for commercial, promotional, educational, and information contexts. (Offered spring).
ARTS 374. Web Design. 3 Credits.
Lecture, 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 370 or permission of the instructor. This course will introduce the basic understanding of the methods and techniques for designing and developing a website. To design for a user interface platform, the following must be considered: site management/organization, navigation, web page layout, hierachy of content and content inventory, appropriate uses of type/color/graphics, format, and so on. By taking the necessary steps with process and research, the goal for this course is designed conceptually appropriate websites with valid, easily accessible and dynamic user interface experiences.
ARTS 376. Typographic Design. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 372 or permission of the instructor. This course continues the study of typography, image and concept relationships for effective design communication. The student will engage in creative problem solving challenges designed to develop conceptual skills as well as address the issues of research methodology and its application to the creative design process. Advanced typographic problem solving, exploration and experimentation will be examined through the production of complex, multifaceted design projects.
ARTS 377. Extracurricular Studies. 1-6 Credits.
1-6 credits each semester. Prerequisite: approval by the department and the dean, in accordance with the policy on granting credit for extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities may be approved for credit based on objectives, criteria, and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the department and the student prior to the semester in which the activity is to take place. Such credit is subject to review by the provost.
ARTS 378. Extracurricular Studies. 1-6 Credits.
1-6 credits each semester. Prerequisite: approval by the department and the dean, in accordance with the policy on granting credit for extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities may be approved for credit based on objectives, criteria, and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the department and the student prior to the semester in which the activity is to take place. Such credit is subject to review by the provost.
ARTS 381. Crafts II: Fibers. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 281. An introduction to pattern drafting, advanced loom technique, off-loom weaving, and fabric painting.
ARTS 391. Crafts II: Metalsmithing and Jewelry. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 291. Additional techniques in casting and soldering with an introduction to basic metal-forming techniques of raising and forging.
ARTS 392. Crafts: Blacksmithing. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. An introduction to the basic tools, materials and techniques used in forging, forming, hardening and tempering steel. Exploration of form and process in working metal.
ARTS 395. Topics in Art Education. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: appropriate survey or introductory course or permission of the instructor. A study of selected topics designed for nonmajors, or for elective credit within a major. These courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.
ARTS 396. Topics in Studio Art. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: appropriate survey or introductory course or permission of the instructor. A study of selected topics designed for nonmajors, or for elective credit within a major. These courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.
ARTS 400. Senior Show. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Senior requirement for all B.F.A. majors. A study of gallery practices, involving the student with the practical concerns of preparation and presentation: lighting, sequencing, mounting, hanging, and all other necessary activities prior to professional exhibition. The semester culminates with group exhibitions of work by the members of the senior class. Seniors with a graphic design emphasis take ARTS 401. (qualifies as a CAP experience).
ARTS 401. Design Portfolio. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 471 and a pre- or co-requisite of 6 hours from ARTS 374, ARTS 376, ARTS 395, ARTS 475 or ARTS 495. Open only to students admitted to the graphic design emphasis. This course is intended for students to determine a personal direction in their design practice through the completion of a signature thesis project or the preparation of a portfolio and related work necessry for professsional work in a range of design areas. Thesis and portfolio students will present their work to working professionals and experts in the field. The course will also cover career strategies, resume preparation and interviewing skills. (Offered spring) (qualifies as a CAP experience).
ARTS 406. Secondary Art Education Methods and Classroom Management. 3 Credits.
Studio 6 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTS 305, TLED 301 or TLED 290 and passing score on PRAXIS I or appropriate SAT score. Corequisites: ARTS 407 and ARTS 408. This course is designed to prepare preservice art educators for student teaching by addressing theoretical and practical aspects of lesson and unit planning, curriculum content and design, and various innovative instructional approaches to secondary visual arts education.
ARTS 407. Art Education Practicum. 2 Credits.
2 credits. Prerequisites: ARTS 305, TLED 301 or TLED 290, and passing score on PRAXIS I or appropriate SAT score. Corequisites: ARTS 406 and ARTS 408. Enables students to interact with a master teacher in the classroom and practice a variety of teaching methods under supervision. Weekly seminars provide opportunities to engage in discourse related to pedagogical issues, theory, practice, and curriculum design found in current literature in art education. (qualifies as a CAP experience).
ARTS 408. Student Teaching Seminar. 1 Credit.
1 credit. Prerequisites: ARTS 305, TLED 301 or TLED 290, and passing score on PRAXIS I or appropriate SAT score. Corequisites: ARTS 406 and ARTS 407. Student Teaching Seminar is a complement course to Art Education Practicum and must be tken at the same time. Students will create and compile required documents to develop pre-service teacher e-portfolios. Students are required to take and pass Praxis II Art Content to complete this course.
ARTS 411. Photography 3. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTS 211 and ARTS 311. The course focuses on the photographic series examining reportage and contemporary narrative. Students will work on developing a fully conceived photographic series on a theme developed through guided individual research. Reading and discussion will provide students a critical framework in which to place their photographic imagery.
ARTS 412/512. Photo Seminar 1. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTS 211, ARTS 311 and ARTS 411 or permission of the instructor. The first of a two-semester sequence of concentrated individual work. Students will identify a topic and create a complete body of work culminating in the senior show, ARTS 400. Lectures, readings, discussion, critique, and field trips to develop the articulation of ideas and the clarification of purpose.
ARTS 413/513. Photo Seminar 2. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTS 211, ARTS 311, ARTS 411 and ARTS 412 or permission of the instructor. This is the second in a two-semester sequence of concentrated individual work culminating in the senior show. Through readings, discussion, critiques, field trips, and intense individual work, students will compile a body of work realizing their personal vision and articulate their ideas through the crafting of an artist statement.
ARTS 431/531. Drawing Studio. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 331. Further concentration on conceptual content and drawing skills, development of individual body of work exploring preferred concepts, subject matter, techniques, and media. May be repeated for credit.
ARTS 432/532. Figure Drawing Anatomy. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 331 or permission of the instructor. A study of visually important aspects of the structural, skeletal and muscular systems of the body. Anatomical study will be related to drawing from the live model.
ARTS 433/533. Figure Drawing/ Composition. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 432/532. This course places the emphasis on advanced composition using the figure as the central theme. The figure's expressive potential, along with a study of historical responses to figure drawing, will be examined in depth.
ARTS 441. Advanced Painting: Special Problems. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 341. Experimental use of media combined with an exploration of content through creative manipulation of popular themes.
ARTS 442/542. Painting Studio. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 441. Independent work in painting with focus on developing content. Frequent critiques. May be taken for repeat credit.
ARTS 450/550. Printmaking Studio. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 350 or permission of the instructor. Experimental work in selected print media. May be taken for repeat credit.
ARTS 455/555. Letterpress Printmaking. 3 Credits.
Studio Course, 6 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 110C. A visual and literary investigation of language and wordplay using foundry and wood type and a Vandercook SP-20 proofing press. Projects include expressive printed impressions of personal poetry and song lyric, political rant, and broadsides for entertainment or proselytizing. A theme group project, such as a folio or a bound book, is usually assigned.
ARTS 461/561. Sculpture Studio. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 361 or ARTS 363, and permission of the instructor. Experimental work reflecting individual initiative and attitude.
ARTS 463/563. Advanced Ceramics. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTS 263 and ARTS 363. An advanced course in the science and art of ceramics. Students will engage in guided independent research, developing their own direction by investigating clay bodies, glazes, firing methods and contemporary ceramic art.
ARTS 464/564. Figurative Sculpture. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 263. Three-dimensional studies of the human figure working from the live model. Sketches will be used as the basis for sculptural forms in clay or other media.
ARTS 469/569. Assemblage. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. Assemblage combines elements of various art and non-art media and materials. Lectures will be comprised of presentations about relevant artists, gallery and studio visits, and critiques. Studio time allows students to explore personal directions in the medium.
ARTS 471. Graphic Design Studio. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 372. Open only to students admitted to the graphic design emphasis. This course is intended to introduce students to the broader opportunities and directions present in contemporary design. Through readings, discussion, and self-directed and self-determined projects, students will explore personal directions and sensibilities in their design practice. (Offered fall) This course may be repeated for credit.
ARTS 473/573. The Book. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: ARTS 202, ARTS 279, ARTS 304, and junior standing or permission of the instructor. The book as a work of art. Lecture will explore historical and technical aspects of book design and production. Studio work will be devoted to the production of a series of books involving page design, paper selection, printing and binding.
ARTS 475/575. Editorial Design. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 370 or permission of the instructor. An examination of the problems associated with the conception, design, and layout of newspapers, newsletters, and magazines. Emphasis is placed on editorial position, content, audience, frequency, budget, and production methods.
ARTS 481/581. Crafts III: Fibers. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 381. Advanced work in pattern drafting, loom techniques, off-loom weaving and fabric painting.
ARTS 491/591. Crafts III: Metalsmithing and Jewelry. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 391. Further exploration in casting and soldering with concentration in the metal-forming techniques of raising and forging. Additional introduction to the techniques of working in steel.
ARTS 492. Wood Studio/Furniture Design. 3 Credits.
Lecture, 1 hour; Studio, 5 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARTS 203. An exploration of concepts and techniques in wood sculpture and furniture design and fabrication.
ARTS 495/595. Topics in Art Education. 3 Credits.
Lecture 1 hour; studio 5 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. The advanced study of selected topics designed to permit small groups of qualified students to work on studio projects of mutual interest.
ARTS 496/596. Topics in Studio Art. 3 Credits.
ARTS 497/597. Tutorial Work in Special Studio Topics. 3 Credits.
3 credits. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of the chief departmental advisor. Independent investigation of a subject to be selected under the advisement of the instructor. Conferences, papers, field trips, portfolios, or exhibitions as appropriate.
ARTS 498. Tutorial Work in Special Studio Topics. 3 Credits.
3 credits. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of the chief departmental advisor. Independent investigation of a subject to be selected under the advisement of the instructor. Conferences, papers, field trips, portfolios, or exhibitions as appropriate.