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Academic Affairs
2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog
Art
Chairperson:Professor Charles A. Wright
Office: Garwood Hall 32A
Telephone: 309/298-1549
Fax: 309/298-2605
E-Mail: Art@wiu.edu
Faculty: Clough, Crouch, Czechowski, Eberhardt, Gettinger, Holz, Howard, Knavel, J. Mahoney, McArthur, Morgan, Myers, Palacios, Rathje, Schwartz, Waldrop, Walters, Wright.
In today's complex culture, the visual arts function in many ways. Contact with the traditional fine arts, the fields of design and production, and the mass media expands the individual's potential for enrichment and enjoyment of life.
The Department of Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree. The Department of Art also offers minors in Art History and Studio Art.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree prepares students for careers as independent artists, as professionals employed in the art-related fields of advertising, communications and design, and for graduate art study. The degree stresses high standards of performance and concentrated curricular structure which creates and insures quality in the undergraduate educational experience. Preparation includes the development of technical and creative skills, exposure to a broad range of media, and background in the historical study of art. The curriculum consists of foundation courses in drawing and design; specialized courses in areas ranging from sculpture and painting to printmaking, jewelry, graphic design, and computer imaging; entry and junior portfolio reviews; and a series of courses in the history of art, from ancient civilization through the modern age. Facilities on campus include buildings for two- and three-dimensional arts and a University Art Gallery featuring regional and national exhibitions throughout the school year.
The Bachelor of Arts degree curriculum is similar to the Bachelor of Fine Arts curriculum, but it requires fewer hours in the art core and fewer total art hours. The Bachelor of Arts in Art provides an ideal curriculum balance for art students with an interest in a second academic field. The Bachelor of Arts degree also allows for the option of Teacher Certification. Selection of area interests in art education will be directed by the faculty adviser and tailored to meet the needs of the individual student. Certification to teach requires a broad exposure to art in order to qualify the student for employment in elementary, middle school (junior high), and secondary school programs. Other significant art education, or specialist, career possibilities exist in allied areas. The curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts with the Teacher Certification option consists of courses in art methods for elementary and secondary school teachers (including special education), theory and research in art education, and courses required in the College of Education and Human Services.
GradTrac is available to B.A. in Art majors.
Academic Advising
Students enrolling in programs offered by the College of Fine Arts must consult with the designated departmental adviser.
Transfers
No more than half of the art credits required for graduation can be counted toward fulfilling the requirements or programs offered by the Department of Art.
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Fine Arts—Art
Admission: Art majors may request permission to enter the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program after taking four of the studio components in the art core (Art 101, 102, 140, 240). This request would usually be made after the end of the freshman year following the completion of 30 s.h. of earned credit. Students who have earned a grade point average of at least 2.50 in these four courses will be admitted into the program pending an entry review.
All students seeking the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art must complete I, II, III, IV, and V. The minimum semester hour requirement for the baccalaureate degree is 120 s.h.
- University General Education Curriculum: 43 s.h.
- Core Courses: 27 s.h.
Art 101, 102, 140, 240, 241, 282*, 283*, 394†, 496 - Directed Electives
- Primary Studio Area: 21 s.h.
- Secondary Studio Area: 15 s.h.
- Studio I or Studio II: 6 s.h.
- Art 416 or 472: 3 s.h.
- Art 001: 0 s.h.
- Open Electives in Art: 6 s.h.
- Open Electives: 5 s.h.
*May count toward the University General Education requirement.
†Art 394 fulfills the Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) graduation requirement.
Bachelor of Arts—Art
All students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Art must complete I, II, and III.A. or III.B. The minimum semester hour requirement for the baccalaureate degree is 120 s.h.
- University General Education Curriculum: 43 s.h.
- Core Courses: 24 s.h.
Art 101, 102, 140, 240, 282*, 283*, 394†, Art496
Option A (non-teaching): Art 496 - Options of Study (select A or B)
- Art
- Departmental Electives: Studio I and II1: 20 s.h.
- Advised Electives: 19–20 s.h.
- Open Electives (approved by adviser): 3–7 s.h.
- Minor in another discipline: 16 s.h.
- Art-Teacher Certification
- Special Courses: Art 360, 361, 411, 437, IDT 240: 15 s.h.
- Directed Electives: 15 s.h.
Three courses from one primary studio area (9 s.h.)
Two courses from one secondary studio area (6 s.h.) - Departmental Electives: 4 s.h.
- Other
Educ 439: 3 s.h.
EIS 201, 301, 302, 401: 11 s.h.
SpEd 310: 3 s.h.
STch 480 and 482: 12 s.h.
- Art
*May count toward the University General Education requirement.
†Art 394 fulfills the Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) graduation requirement.
1At least 6 s.h. must be taken in Studio II.
Minors
Minor in Art History: 18 s.h.
- Special Courses: Art 282, 283, 394: 9 s.h.
- Directed Electives: 300 and 400 level art history courses: 9 s.h.
Minor in Studio Art: 18 s.h.
- Special Courses: Art 101, 102, 140, 180: 12 s.h.
- Art Electives (Studio only): 6 s.h.
Course Descriptions
ART (Art)
001 Junior Portfolio Review. (0, repeatable) An assessment standard required of all students pursuing the BFA degree. Prerequisites: Art 101, 102, 140, and 240; a minimum of sophomore standing; and a minimum of a 2.50 grade point average in Art. Graded S/U only. Students may re-enroll until "S" grade is attained.
414 Internship. (1–12, repeatable to 12) Supervised work experience in graphic design with an approved employer. Written weekly reports required. Must be completed before entering last term on campus. Prerequisites: junior/senior standing; Art 314, 315, 316, 415; a minimum 2.00 GPA overall; a minimum 2.50 GPA in art courses within the major; and departmental approval. Graded S/U only.
(Studio Area No. 1)
101 Design I. (3) A foundation in the organization of two-dimensional visual concepts through design experiences with basic elements and principles of visual structure. A variety of materials are used.
IAI: Art 907 .
140 Drawing I. (3) Fundamental concepts of drawing, including study of line, form, space, value, and composition in a variety of media.
IAI: Art 904.
215 Graphic Design I. (3) Introduction to the visual communication of graphic design. Typography and symbolic graphics stressed. Prerequisite: Art 101, 102, 140, 240, or permission of the instructor.
IAI: Art 918.
240 Drawing II. (3, repeatable to 6) Opportunities given for continued development of a personal direction in a variety of drawing media. Prerequisite: Art 140.
IAI: Art 905.
241 Life Drawing I. (3) Studio work in drawing the human figure with activities involving techniques, anatomy, and design in varied media. Prerequisites: Art 101 and 140. Fee.
IAI: Art 906.
314 Graphic Design Computer Art I. (3) A lab course that studies creative art illustration using Macintosh computer programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, and related graphic software. Prerequisite: Art 215. Fee.
315 Graphic Design II. (3) Problem solving utilizing methods, materials, and procedures learned in previous classes. Graphic presentation of ideas is stressed through creative image and layout. Magazine, newspaper, and corporate image are emphasized. Prerequisite: Art 215.
316 Graphic Design III. (3, repeatable to 6) Advanced production techniques are stressed to develop graphic design from idea to production-ready art. Computer and professional materials are utilized. Prerequisite: Art 315. Fee.
341 Life Drawing II. (3, repeatable to 9) Further study rendering the human figure with attention given to color and composition. Prerequisite: Art 241. Fee.
350 Painting I. (3) A studio course exploring fundamentals of painting. Oil and acrylic media are most commonly used. Prerequisite: Art 101, 140.
IAI: Art 911.
352 Airbrush. (3, repeatable to 6) An introduction to the use of the airbrush, utilizing this specialized medium for design and illustration relating to the graphic design field. Prerequisites: Art 215, 315, 316. Fee.
355 Intaglio I. (3) Studio work in the intaglio processes: engraving, drypoint, and etching on copper and zinc plates. Prerequisite: Art 101, 140. Fee.
356 Intaglio II. (3, repeatable to 6) Opportunities given for continued development of a personal direction in intaglio processes. Prerequisite: Art 355. Fee.
365 Lithography I. (3) Introduction to the technical methods and aesthetic approaches to lithography as applied to stone work and plate work. Prerequisite: Art 101, 140. Fee.
366 Lithography II. (3, repeatable to 6) Introduction to color printing and related problems. The use of transfer paper and the study of image reversal are other subjects covered. Prerequisite: Art 365. Fee.
368 Silkscreen I. (3) An introduction to basic silkscreen techniques, involving screen construction, color mixing, stencil cutting, tusche and glue resists, and printing procedures. Prerequisites: Art 101, 140. Fee.
369 Silkscreen II. (3, repeatable to 6) An introduction to photo-serigraphy and multi-color printing techniques. Prerequisite: Art 368. Fee.
370 Watercolor I. (3) Techniques of transparent and opaque water soluble paints are explored. Prerequisites: Art 101, 140. Fee.
371 Watercolor II. (3, repeatable to 6) Opportunities given for continued development of a personal direction in water soluble media. Prerequisite: Art 370. Fee.
400 Studio Problems. (3, repeatable to 9) Individual study of design experimentation bridging several art areas, including gallery/museum experience. Not open to freshmen or sophomores. Prerequisites: basic courses in areas of concern; written permission of instructor.
415 Graphic Design IV. (3, repeatable to 6) Exploration of skills using various media, resulting in the refinement of innovative pictorial or symbolic expression. Designing of commercial vehicles for graphic communication stressed. Prerequisite: Art 316.
416 Studio Problems in Graphic Design. (3) Concentration on finished products to exhibit learned skills as well as diversification of art work and portfolio formulation. Counterpart to Art 472. Prerequisite: for graphic design majors only.
440 Studio Problems in Drawing. (3, repeatable to 9) Individual problems in drawing selected with the instructor at registration. Prerequisite: Art 240 or permission of instructor.
451 Painting II. (3, repeatable to 6) Opportunities given for continued personal development in a variety of painting media. Prerequisite: Art 350.
452 Studio Problems in Painting. (3, repeatable to 9) Individual problems in painting, easel, or airbrush selected with the instructor at registration. Prerequisite: Art 451 or permission of instructor.
455 Studio Problems in Intaglio. (3, repeatable to 9) Individual problems in a specific print-making medium selected with the instructor at registration. Prerequisites: Art 356 and permission of instructor. Fee.
465 Studio Problems in Lithography. (3, repeatable to 9) Individual projects selected by the student in conference with the instructor. Prerequisite: Art 366, permission of instructor. Fee.
468 Studio Problems in Silkscreen. (3, repeatable to 9) Study involving mixed media silkscreen printing, professional experiences, and educational applications. Prerequisite: Art 369, permission of instructor. Fee.
470 Studio Problems in Watercolor. (3, repeatable to 9) Selective experimentation with transparent and opaque water media. Prerequisite: Art 371 or permission of instructor.
472 Studio Comprehensive Exhibition. (3) Development of a quality exhibition of art works representing the student's achievement in the major and minor studio areas of the Studio Comprehensive Program. Prerequisite: for studio majors only with scheduled instructor.
(Studio Area No. 2)
102 Design II. (3) Introductory lab course in three-dimensional design. Study includes experimentation with plastic relationships existing between design elements, materials, and the expression of ideas in three-dimensional form. Fee.
IAI: Art 908.
320 Sculpture I. (3) Studio work in various sculptural processes. Large scale projects may include ceramic sculpture, bronze casting, wood carving, and other media. Prerequisites: Art 101, 102, and 140. Fee.
IAI: Art 913.
321 Sculpture II. (3, repeatable to 6) Opportunities given for continued development of a personal direction in sculptural processes. Prerequisite: Art 320. Fee.
330 Ceramics I. (3) Introduction to clay as a medium for art expression. Instruction given in fundamentals of aesthetic form, techniques of hand forming, glaze design, and kiln firing. Prerequisite: Art 101, 102, 140. Fee.
IAI: Art 912.
331 Ceramics II. (3, repeatable to 6) Pottery as aesthetic expression in clay. Emphasis is placed upon use of the potter's wheel with related hand-building techniques as well as glaze design and kiln firing practices. Prerequisite: Art 330. Fee.
335 Art Metal and Jewelry I. (3) Studio experiences involving design and fabrication of 3-D forms in fine metals for jewelry and small sculpture. Students will be introduced to basic metal working techniques as applied to non-ferrous metals including sawing, riveting, shaping, and soldering. Prerequisite: Art 101. Fee.
IAI : Art 915.
336 Art Metal and Jewelry II. (3, repeatable to 6) Opportunities given for continued development of a personal direction in metal and jewelry processes. Prerequisite: Art 335. Fee.
421 Studio Problems in Sculpture. (3, repeatable to 9) Individual problems in sculpture selected with the instructor at registration. Prerequisite: Art 321, permission of instructor. Fee.
430 Studio Problems in Ceramics. (3, repeatable to 9) Experimental studio projects reflecting a high level of technical, intuitive, and conceptual approaches. Prerequisite: Art 331, permission of instructor. Fee.
435 Studio Problems in Art Metal and Jewelry. (3, repeatable to 9) Individual problems in art metal and jewelry selected with the instructor. Prerequisite: Art 336, permission of instructor. Fee.
(Art Education–ART)
360/460 Methods in Elementary Art. (3) Experiments with art materials to gain insight into the values, curricula, and processes of art activities in the age levels from pre-school into the junior high. Prerequisite: EIS 201.
361 Introduction to Art Education. (3) An early orientation to the philosophies and theories of the profession of art education, museum/gallery experience, adult education, etc. Prerequisite: Art 101.
411 Arts and Institutions. (3) This course provides students with the opportunity to study the roles of visual arts and arts educational programs in various types of institutions, organizations, and agencies and to explore professional and vocational opportunities within the artworld. Prerequisite: Art 361 or permission of instructor.
437 Media, Methods, and Materials in Art Education. (3) An overview of media, processes, materials, techniques, and methods appropriate for elementary and secondary school classrooms. Content integrates studio courses with art historical and multicultural uses of traditional/non-traditional media, methods, and materials for producing works of visual art. Prerequisite: Art 360.
480 Student Teaching. (8) (Grades 6–12) See Educ 480, 482, (K–12 = 16 s.h.).
482 Student Teaching. (8) (Grades K–6).
(Art Education–Educ)
439 High School Art Methods. (3) Students are involved in selecting those learning objectives and situations which emanate from a meaningful art curriculum for the secondary school student. Prerequisites: Art 101, 102, 361, or 360/460.
(Art History)
180 An Introduction to Art. (3) (General Education/Humanities) Designed to help students understand our cultural background and the role art plays in contemporary life. The functions, styles, structure of art, and the interaction of medium and meaning. Contact with art forms, visual aids, and readings are utilized to stimulate student responses to aesthetic qualities in the visual arts. Does not count for art majors.
IAI: F2 900.
282 History of Art: Ancient through Medieval. (3) (General Education/Humanities) A survey of art in the Western world from Prehistory through the Middle Ages.
IAI: F2 901; Art 901.
283 History of Art: Renaissance to 1900. (3) (General Education/Humanities) A survey of art in the Western world from the Renaissance to the end of the nineteenth century.
IAI: F2 902; Art 902.
394 History of Twentieth Century Art. (3) A survey of Western painting and sculpture from c. 1850 to c. 1945. All major stylistic movements will be examined. Emphasis will be placed upon interpretive issues; works will be examined not only in respect to their formal characteristics, but also as expressions of concurrent art theories and social, political, scientific, and philosophical developments. Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) course. Prerequisite: Eng 180 and 280.
IAI: Art 903.
485 Research in Art History. (3, repeatable to 9) An intensive study of a special area of art history selected with the instructor at registration. Prerequisites: 6 to 9 s.h. of art history courses; Eng 180 and 280; and permission of the instructor.
The Art History courses listed below all have the following description: These courses in art history are designed to give students an opportunity for specialized study in specific areas of the history of art. Such courses may deal with a significant artist and his/her times, with a significant movement, or with significant developments in the history of art. Material covered may not be the same each time the course is offered. Instructors are assigned on the basis of their specialized knowledge. Students interested in enrolling in one of these courses can obtain specific information regarding content for a forthcoming semester from the instructor. These courses are repeatable, but with permission of the instructor to prevent duplication of coverage.
483 History of Architecture. (3, repeatable to 9) Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280; upper division standing; permission of the instructor.
491 Renaissance Art in Southern Europe. (3, repeatable to 9) Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280; upper division standing; and permission of the instructor.
493 Nineteenth Century Art. (3, repeatable to 9) Prerequisites: upper division standing and permission of the instructor.
496 History of Contemporary Art. (3) A survey of post-WWII developments in the visual arts. The primary focus is upon Western art, but attention is also paid to stylistic developments in Asian, African, and Latin American countries. The central interpretive ideas and concerns for the course will be drawn from contemporary art theory and criticism. Prerequisite: Art 394 or permission of instructor; Eng 180 and 280.
