ART PROGRAM INFORMATION

Art Studio - Fine Art

Students in the fi ne arts pursue a bachelor of arts in studio art. In order to prepare for graduate school, students take a set of foundational studio courses and concentrate on one medium—drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, or photography. This work is grounded by a concurrent study of art history and art theory. The program culminates with an exhibition in the Seerveld Gallery and an internship in an artist’s studio, an art gallery, or an art organization. This experience helps students connect their work in the classroom to the art world (60 hours, which includes an art history minor).

Foundation courses required of all studio majors:
Art 108, 111* or 211, 201, 203, 209, 400, 420;
*Students who test out of Art 111 must take Art 211

Plus a drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, or printmaking concentration consisting of one beginning course, one intermediate course, two advanced and/or topics courses, and two electives (18 hours);

Required cognates:
Art 103, 230, 232, 234, 235, 331 and Communication Arts 101.

Art Studio — Graphic Design

Students in graphic design pursue a bachelor of arts in studio art. In order to prepare for entry-level positions in graphic design or advertising, students fi rst take a series of fi ne arts courses that develop a creative and critical foundation; concurrently, design students take a concentration of six courses that build design and computer skills necessary for entry-level work in graphic design. The program culminates with an exhibition in the Seerveld Gallery and with an internship at a design fi rm. This experience helps students connect their work in the classroom to the design community (60 hours, which includes an art history minor).

Foundation courses required of all studio majors; Plus a graphic design concentration of: Art 215, 225, 315, 345, 360, one art elective; Required cognates: Art 103, 230, 232, 234, 235, 331 and Communication Arts 101.

Art Education

Students intending to teach art at the elementary, middle, or secondary level pursue a bachelor of arts degree in art education. Students develop expertise in one medium and competence in four other media. The program culminates with an exhibition in the Seerveld Gallery and a teaching internship. This experience helps students connect their work in the classroom to experience of teaching. Contact the director of teacher education for Illinois certifi cation requirements and education department requirements.

The Art Education major consists of 40 hours:
Art 103, 108, 111* (or 211), 201, 203 (or 207), 205 (or 213), 209 (or 215), 380, 381, 420;

One 300-level course in the same medium as was taken from the list of foundation courses.
*Students who test out of Art 111 must take Art 211

Required cognate courses:
Art 230, and two from: Art 232, 234, 235, 331;

Students with a teaching major in art education will minor in education and follow the special program (K-12) education minor course requirements as listed in the education department section of the catalog.

The art studio minor consists of a minimum of 18 hours to include Art 103 and 108; a six hour
block in painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, or photography; a three-hour course in an
alternate medium; and three additional hours of art history.

The graphic design minor consists of a minimum of 18 hours to include Art 103, 108, 215, 315, 225 if you want to design for print or 345 if you want to design for the Web, and an art history course. Art 111, 201, and 213 are recommended.

The art history minor consists of a minimum of 18 hours to include Art 103, 230, 232, 234, 235, and either Art 108, 331, or 361.

Students should expect fi eld trips to Chicago for special lectures and shows as well as reading in both studio and art history courses. Communications requirement is met by taking Communication Arts 101. The capstone requirement is met by taking Art 420, Senior Seminar.