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Department
of Art programs prepare students to be not only career artists, designers,
administrators, and teachers but also creative and critical thinkers. Department
exhibitions and lectures support these goals and add to the cultural life
of the university and the community.
The Department of
Art offers three major degree programs: the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Concentrations
in Studio or Graphic Design, the Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies, and the
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education. All programs combine a liberal arts and
studio education. Their key differences are outlined below.
In addition, the department offers undergraduate minors in Art, Art History,
and Graphic Design for Advertising Majors. We also offer a graduate major
and minor under the Master of Arts in Education Program.
Through the University Gallery, the department presents exhibitions, lectures,
and workshops by nationally recognized artists designed to enhance the education
of art students while serving the entire university and larger community.
Faculty exhibitions, juried student shows, and graduating senior exhibitions
are scheduled annually. The department reserves the right to retain and publish
selected examples of student work.
The Department of Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools
of Arts & Design.
The Department of Art invites interested individuals and groups to visit the
campus and tour our facilities. Appointments should be made in advance through
the Office of Admissions. (270) 745-2551.
B.F.A. (514) Fine Art Concentration
B.F.A. (514) Studio Concentration, Ceramics Track
B.F.A. (514) Graphic Design Concentration
B.F.A. (514) Studio Concentration, Painting Track
B.F.A. (514) Studio Concentration, Printmaking Track
B.F.A. (514) Studio Concentration, Sculpture Track
B.F.A.
(514) Studio Concentration, Weaving Track
B.A.
(509) in Visual Studies
B.A.
(509) in Visual Studies, Ceramic Track
B.A.
(509) in Visual Studies, Graphic Design Track
B.A. (509) in Visual Studies, Painting Track
B.A. (509) in Visual Studies, Printmaking Track
B.A. (509) in Visual Studies, Sculpture Track
B.A.
(509) in Visual Studies, Weaving
Minor
in Art (312)
Minor
in Art History (316)
Minor Graphic Design
for Ad Majors (385)
Program
of Study Checklist for B. F. A.
(514) Fine Art Concentration
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Drawing Requirements
____ Art 240 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 340 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 341 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 440 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any four of the following basic studios: (220, 231, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280)
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio in Major
Choose nine advanced (300-level or above) courses in one studio area, meeting
prerequisites.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Studio Electives
Choose any (2) studio course with proper prerequisites. - 300 Level or above
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Independent Study in Major
____ Art 490 Special Problems 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 491 Special Studies 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey (Ancient Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 405 Art Theory and Criticism 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credits for B.F.A. in Fine Art 87 Credit Hours
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Program
of Study Checklist for B.F.A. (514)
Studio Concentration, Ceramics Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Drawing Requirements
____ Art 240 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 340 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 341 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 440 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any four of the following basic studios: (220, 231, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280)
____ Art 220 Ceramics 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio in Major
Take these nine advanced (300-level or above) courses in this studio area,
meeting prerequisites and corequisites.
____ Art 321 Ceramics 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 420 Ceramics 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 421 Ceramics 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 422 Ceramics 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 423 Pottery Wheel Techniques 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 424 Glaze Composition 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 425 Ceramic Equipment Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 426 Special Firing Techniques 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 491 Special Studies 3.0 Credit Hours
Studio Electives
Choose any (2) studio course with proper prerequisites. (300 level or above)
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Independent Study in Major
____ Art 490 Special Problems 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 405 Art Theory and Criticism 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credits for B.F.A. in Fine Art 87 Credit Hours
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Program
of Studies Checklist for B.F.A. (514)
Graphic Design Concentration
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Drawing Requirements
____ Art 240 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 340 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 341 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 440 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any four of the following basic studios: (220, 250, 260, 270, 280)
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio Major
____ Art 231 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 243 Digital Media 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 330 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 331 Visual Thinking or Jour 343 Print Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 334 History of Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 343 Digital Media, Time Based 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 430 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 431 Illustration 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 433 Package Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 436 Electronic Illustration or I.E. 308 Graphic Communication 3.0
Credit Hours
____ Art 438 Advanced Computer Graphics 3.0 Credit Hours
Studio Electives
You may choose any 300 level or above in area outside your major with proper
prerequisite.
See basic studios above.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for B.F.A. in Graphic Design 87 Credit Hours
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Program
of Study Checklist for B.F.A. (514)
Studio Concentration, Painting Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Drawing Requirements
____ Art 240 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 340 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 341 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 440 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any four of the following basic studios: (220, 231, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280)
____ Art 260 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio in Major
Take these nine advanced (300-level or above) courses in this studio area,
meeting prerequisites and corequisites.
____ Art 360 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 361 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 460 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 461 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 462 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 463 Senior Painting Studio I 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 464 Senior Painting Studio II 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 465 Advanced Senior Painting Studio I 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 466 Advanced Senior Painting Studio II 3.0 Credit Hours
Studio Electives
Choose any (2) studio course with proper prerequisites. (300 level or above)
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Independent Study in Major
____ Art 490 Special Problems 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 405 Art Theory and Criticism 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credits for B.F.A. in Fine Art 87
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Program
of Study Checklist for B.F.A. (514)
Studio Concentration, Printmaking Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Drawing Requirements
____ Art 240 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 340 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 341 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 440 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any four of the following basic studios: (220, 231, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280)
____ Art 250 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio in Major
Take these nine advanced (300-level or above) courses in this studio area,
meeting prerequisites and corequisites.
____ Art 350 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 351 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 450 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 451 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 452 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 453 Senior Techniques in Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 454 Senior Composition in Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 455 Advanced Senior Techniques in Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 456 Advanced Senior Composition in Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
Studio Electives
Choose any (2) studio course with proper prerequisites. (300 level or above)
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Independent Study in Major
____ Art 490 Special Problems 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
_____ Art 105 Art Survey (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
_____ Art 106 Art Survey (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
_____ Art 405 Art Theory and Criticism 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credits for B.F.A. in Fine Art 87 Credit Hours
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Program
of Study Checklist for B.F.A. (514)
Studio Concentration, Sculpture Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 131 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Drawing Requirements
____ Art 240 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 340 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 341 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 440 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any four of the following basic studios: (220, 231, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280)
____ Art 270 Sculpture Survey I 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio in Major
Take nine of ten possible advanced (300-level or above) courses in this studio
area, meeting prerequisites and corequisites.
____ Art 370 Sculpture Survey II 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 371 Sculpture Methods, Welding I 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 372 Sculpture, Figurative Studies (may be repeated once) 3.0 - 6.0
Credit Hours
____ Art 470 Sculpture 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 471 Sculpture Methods, Foundry I 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 472 Sculpture 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 474 Sculpture Methods, Wood 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 475 Sculpture Methods, Welding II 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 476 Sculpture Methods, Foundry II 3.0 Credit Hours
Studio Electives
Choose any (2) studio course with proper prerequisites. (300 level or above)
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Independent Study in Major
____ Art 490 Special Problems 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 405 Art Theory and Criticism 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credits for B.F.A. in Fine Art 87 Credit Hours
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Program
of Study Checklist for B.F.A. (514)
Studio Concentration, Weaving Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Drawing Requirements
____ Art 240 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 340 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 341 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 440 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any four of the following basic studios: (220, 231, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280)
____ Art 280 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio in Major
Take these nine advanced (300-level or above) courses in this studio area,
meeting prerequisites and corequisites.
____ Art 380 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 381 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 480 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 481 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 482 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 483 Senior Fiber Techniques 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 484 Senior Fiber Composition 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 485 Advanced Senior Fiber Techniques 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 486 Advanced Senior Fiber Composition 3.0 Credit Hours
Studio Electives
Choose any (2) studio course with proper prerequisites. (300 level or above)
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Independent Study in Major
____ Art 490 Special Problems 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
_____ Art 105 Art Survey (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
_____ Art 106 Art Survey (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
_____ Art 405 Art Theory and Criticism 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credits for B.F.A. in Fine Art 87 Credit Hours
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Program of Study Checklist for B.A. in Art Education (509)
Introductory Courses
___ Art 130 2-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
___ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
___ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Drawing Requirements
___ Art 240 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
___ Art 340 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any (6) of the following basic studios:
___Art 220 Ceramics 3.0 Credit Hours
___Art 231 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
___Art 243 Digital Media 3. 0 Credit Hours
___Art 250 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
___Art 260 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
___Art 270 Sculpture 3.0 Credit Hours
___Art 280 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
Major Requirements
___Art 311 Introduction to Art Education 3.0 Credit Hours
___Art 411 Foundations of Art Education and Methods II 3.0 Credit Hours
___Art 413 Foundations of Art Education and Methods III 3.0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Art 411 with a minimum of “C” or higher
Advanced Studio Electives
Choose (3) advanced (300-level or above) studios, meeting prerequisites.
___ 3.0 Credit Hours
___ 3.0 Credit Hours
___ 3.0 Credit Hours
___ Art 490 Special Problems in Art 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
___ Art 105 Art Survey I 3.0 Credit Hours
___ Art 106 Art Survey II 3.0 Credit Hours
___ Art 325 Asian, American, & African Art OR Art 405 Art Theory and Criticism
3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Elective
___ 3.0 Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credits for B.A. in Art Education 66 Credit Hours
Comprehensive Teacher Certification (P-12)
___ Edu 250 Introduction to Education 3.0 Credit Hours
___ Psy 310 Educational Psychology 3.0 Credit Hours
___ Exc 330 Intro to Exceptional Child Ed. 3.0 Credit Hours
___ Sec 489 Student Teaching Seminar 3.0 Credit Hours
___ Sec 490 Student Teaching 10.0 Credit Hours
Total Credits for B.A. in Art Education 88 Credit Hours
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Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any (3) of the following basic studios: 220, 231, 240, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Area Requirements
Choose (3) advanced (300-level or above) studio courses in one studio area,
meeting prerequisites.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio Electives
Choose any (2) advanced studio courses meeting prerequisites.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey, (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey, (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for B.A. in Fine Art 48 Credit Hours
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Program of Study Checklist for B.A. in Visual Studies (509) Ceramic Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any (3) of the following basic studios: 220, 231, 240, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280.
____ Art 220 Ceramics 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Area Requirements
Choose (3) advanced (300-level or above) studio courses in one studio area,
meeting prerequisites.
____ Art 321 Ceramics 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 420 Ceramics 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 421 Ceramics 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio Electives
Choose any (2) advanced studio courses meeting prerequisites.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey, (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey, (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for B.A. in Fine Art 48 Credit Hours
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Program
of Study Checklist for B.A. in Visual Studies (509)
Graphic Design Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any (3) of the following basic studios: 220, 231, 240, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280.
____ Art 231 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Area Requirements
Choose (3) advanced (300-level or above) studio courses in one studio area,
meeting prerequisites.
____ Art 330 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 430 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 438 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio Electives
Choose any (2) advanced studio courses meeting prerequisites.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey, (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey, (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for B.A. in Fine Art 48 Credit Hours
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Program
of Study Checklist for B.A. in Visual Studies (509)
Painting Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any (3) of the following basic studios: 220, 231, 240, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280.
____ Art 260 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Area Requirements
Choose (3) advanced (300-level or above) studio courses in one studio area,
meeting prerequisites.
____ Art 360 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 361 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 460 Painting 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio Electives
Choose any (2) advanced studio courses meeting prerequisites.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey, (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey, (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for B.A. in Fine Art 48 Credit Hours
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Program
of Study Checklist for B.A. in Visual Studies (509)
Printmaking Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any (3) of the following basic studios: 220, 231, 240, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280.
____ Art 250 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Area Requirements
Choose (3) advanced (300-level or above) studio courses in one studio area,
meeting prerequisites.
____ Art 350 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 351 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 450 Printmaking 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio Electives
Choose any (2) advanced studio courses meeting prerequisites.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey, (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey, (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for B.A. in Fine Art 48 Credit Hours
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Program
of Study Checklist for B.A. in Visual Studies (509)
Sculpture Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any (3) of the following basic studios: 220, 231, 240, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280.
____ Art 270 Sculpture Survey I 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Area Requirements
Choose these advanced (300-level or above) studio courses in this studio area,
meeting prerequisites.
____ Art 370 Sculpture Survey II 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 371 Sculpture Methods, Welding 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 372 Sculpture, Figurative Studies 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio Electives
Choose any (2) advanced studio courses meeting prerequisites.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey, (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey, (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for B.A. in Fine Art 48 Credit Hours
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Program
of Study Checklist for B.A. in Visual Studies (509)
Weaving Track
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 131 3-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any (3) of the following basic studios: 220, 231, 240, 243, 250, 260,
270, 280.
____ Art 280 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Area Requirements
Choose (3) advanced (300-level or above) studio courses in one studio area,
meeting prerequisites.
____ Art 380 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 381 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 480 Weaving 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio Electives
Choose any (2) advanced studio courses meeting prerequisites.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey, (Ancient-Gothic) 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 106 Art Survey, (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
Portfolio
____ Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Electives
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for B.A. in Fine Art 48 Credit Hours
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Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 2-D Design for 2-D track OR
____ Art 131 3-D Design for 3-D track 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Drawing Requirements
____ Art 240 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 340 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Basic Studio Requirements
Choose any (1) of the following basic studios: (220, 231, 243, 250, 260, 270,
280)
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Studio
Choose (2) advanced courses in one studio area.
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History
____ Art 105 Art Survey (Ancient-Gothic) OR
____ Art 106 Art Survey (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0 Credit Hours
Art History Elective
(300 level or above)
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Elective
(300 level or above in Studio or Art History)
____ 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for Art Minor 30 Credit Hours
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Total Credit Hours for Minor in Art History 21 Credit Hours
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Program of Study Checklist for Graphic Design Minor for Advertising Majors (385)
Introductory Courses
____ Art 130 2-D Design 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 140 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
____ Art 105, (Ancient-Gothic) OR 106 Art Survey, (Renaissance-Modern) 3.0
Credit Hours
Drawing Requirements
____ Art 240 Drawing 3.0 Credit Hours
Graphic Design Requirements
____ Art 231 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
Art 330 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
Advanced Graphic Design Electives
Choose (4) advanced courses
____ Art 331 Visual Thinking 3.0 Credit Hours
Art 334 Graphic Design Survey 3.0 Credit Hours
Art 430 Graphic Design 3.0 Credit Hours
Art 431 Illustration 3.0 Credit Hours
Art 432 Portfolio 3.0 Credit Hours
Art 433 Package Design 3.0 Credit Hours
Art 436 Electronic Illustration 3.0 Credit Hours
Art 438 Advanced Computer Graphics 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours for Graphic Design Minor 30 Credit Hours
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Graduate Degree Programs
MAE,
Art Education Major (055) Program Components:
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Arts in Education, Art Major,
applicants must:
1. hold or be eligible to hold a provisional teaching certificate for P-12
Art Education
2. meet the requirements for acceptance into Graduate College as stated in
the Western Kentucky University Graduate Catalog. These requirements include
a "GAP" score (the product of the GRE score times the overall undergraduate
grade point average) of 3200 or higher. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies,
270-745-2446, for the Graduate Records Exam schedule and specific application
procedures.
The Master of Arts in Education requires the development of a Professional
Development Plan (PDP) and a Portfolio which reflect satisfactory progress
toward the attainment of the Experienced Teacher Performance Standards. In
addition, a written comprehensive examination is required at the conclusion
of the course work. The PDP, Portfolio and all courses must be successfully
completed before the recommendations for rank change is made. The credit hours
over thirty (30) taken on a Master of Arts program will transfer to a Rank
I program.
A. Required Major Course
Components (18 hours)
(Art Education Advisor Approved)
Major (Art Education) Advisor
Dr. Miwon Choe, Assistant Professor
Art Education, Department of Art
FAC 439, 270-745-7052
miwon.choe@wku.edu
1. Core of Required Studies in Art/Design Education
Art 511 Investigations in Art Education (3 credit hours)
(History of Art Education)
Art 512 Investigations in Art Education: Topical Seminar in Art Education
(Research/Assessment Component Course)
Art 590 Workshop: Arts/Humanities Education (3-6 credit hours)
Art 599 Thesis Research and Writing (6 credit hours)
Art 600 Maintaining Matriculation (1-6 credit hours)
Total Core of Required Studies in Art/Design Education 9 Credit Hours
2. Other Studies in Art/Design
Art 520 Ceramic Art (3-9 credit hours)
Art 540 Drawing (3-9 credit hours)
Art 550 Printmaking (3-9 credit hours)
Art 560 Painting (3-9 credit hours)
Art 570 Sculpture (3-9 credit hours)
Art 580 Weaving (3-9 credit hours)
Total Other Studies in Art/Design 6 Credit Hours
3. Electives
Art 500 Early Medieval Art (3 credit hours)
Art 501 Romanesque and Gothic Art (3 credit hours)
Art 591 Investigations in Art History (3 credit hours)
Art 401G Art in the Italian Renaissance (3 credit hours)
Art 405G Art Theory and Criticism (3 credit hours)
Total Electives 3 Hours
B. Required Minor Course Components (12 credit hours)
(Secondary Education Advisor Approved)
Minor (Secondary Education) Advisor
Dr. Tabitha Daniel, Interim Dept. Head
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Tate Page Hall 306, 270-745-2615
tabitha.daniel@wku.edu
1. Professional Development Component (3 credit hours)
EDU 501 Seminar: Designing Professional
Development Plan (1 credit hour)
EDU 596 Portfolio Development & Professional Education Growth Plan (2
credit hours)
2. Educational Psychology Component (3 credit hours)
PSY 510 Advanced Educational Psychology
PSY 511 Psychology of Learning
or
PSY 519 Psychological Perspectives on
Classroom Behavior
3. Strategies Component (3 credit hours)
EDU 544 Classroom Teaching Strategies
GTE 537 Curriculum, Strategies, & Materials for Gifted Students
ENVE 575 Introduction to Environmental Education
LTCY 524 Teaching Reading Skills in the Content Areas
LTCY 444G Reading in the Middle & Secondary Grades
4. Curriculum Component (3 credit hours)
SEC 580 The Curriculum or
MGE 571 Middle School Curriculum
# Deficiency Requirement
If an Exceptional Child Education course is not documented on the candidate's
undergraduate program, students are required to enroll in EXED 516. (3 credit
hours)
These hours will be in addition to the 30 hours required for the program.
MASTERS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM GUIDELINES
Written comprehensive examinations are required of all Masters degree candidates
in teacher education programs. Students must have completed the course requirements
for their Master degree program before applying for the comprehensive exams.
For
a list of classes link to Western Kentucky University's 2003-2005 CATALOG
(PDF)
The art education program is
dedicated to the training of art teachers who are prepared to meet the needs
and standards of state and national markets. The prospective art teachers will
study the methods of teaching art and learn ways to impart the joys of art to
students of all backgrounds. The art education program strives to produce
knowledgeable, reflective and creative art education professionals on
elementary and secondary levels. Art education students acquire a strong
understanding of content through foundation, intermediate and advanced levels
of studio, art history courses and field experience.
Courses in ceramics develop
technical, aesthetic and conceptual skills beginning with basic knowledge of
handbuilding and ceramic history. Continued development introduces wheel
throwing, clay and glaze chemistry and exploration of contemporary issues in
art and craft. The studio is equipped with gas and electric kilns, slab roller
and clay mixer. The ceramics program encourages individual discovery.
Graphic design courses help
students prepare for careers in visual communication. Fundamental skills in
creative layout design, typographic composition, illustration, symbol development,
computer graphics and portfolio preparation are stressed. Major concerns are
the development of a personal design sense and ability to prepare work on
a professional level. Student may receive academic credit through the university
's cooperative education program. The department of art recognizes the potential
of emerging technology. Our lab facilities exploration in a broadening range
of studio courses. Web design, print design, illustration, and experimentation
in new media are some of the areas involved.
The mission of the painting
program is to provide an artistic experience of depth and quality to emerging
artists of all backgrounds. Students negotiate the medium of paint through
formal, technical, and conceptual models with an emphasis on process. Exposed
to a variety of media and strategies, students develop an understanding of
their work within the context of the historical and the contemporary.
Ultimately, each student is engaged in the development of an individual and
sustainable studio practice. The painting studio is a fully equipped large
space with skylights, tall windows, and semi-private studios for advanced
students. An adjacent room is used for critiques and has a workspace with power
tools for building canvases.
Upper levels of both
painting and drawing are asked to use the framework of each discipline to
explore the Tunexpected; to seek possibilities over known outcomes.
Each semester, students in
printmaking investigate at least one of the major printmaking processes,
Traditional and contemporary approaches to printmaking are encouraged.
Non-toxic processes and safety issues are stressed. Advanced students receive
individual critiques to encourage the development of strong personal concepts
with technical proficiency. The printmaking area contains 2 intaglio and 2
lithography presses, a vented screen printing vacuum, flat file storage and
generous work table.
Studies in sculpture
heighten aesthetic sensitivities, deepen conceptual investigation, and widen
technical responses students may employ in the creation of engaging forms and
spaces. Beginning studies include modeling, carving, and casting methods as well
as mixed media fabrication. Later studies encourage students to seek a personal
aesthetic location within the continuum of activities that demarcate
contemporary sculpture.
The studio has extensive
facilities in woodworking, various welding technologies and a sizable foundry
for casting metals. Renovated outdoor facilities and display spaces adjoin the
main studio.
The course sequence in
weaving provides instruction in all of the fundamental on-loom techniques.
Students progress from basic to complicated techniques using natural and
synthetic fibers. Independently designed works are undertaken in
advanced coursed. The weaving studio has 23 floor looms, 4 and 8 harnesses,
warping boards and a dye area.
Faculty
Kim Chalmers, Head /
Professor / M.F.A. Florida State University / Painting
Tom Bartel / Assistant
Professor / M. F.A. Indiana University / Ceramics
Miwon Choe / Assistant
Professor / Ph.D. Indiana University / Art Education
Jeffrey L. Jensen /
Associate Professor / M.F.A. University of Iowa School of Art & Art
History / Design
Michael E. Klein / Associate
Professor / Ph.D. Columbia University / Art History
Jeff Leake / Adjunct Faculty
/ M. F.A. University of California at Davis / Painting
Jacqui A. Lubbers / Adjunct
Faculty M.A. Western Kentucky University
mike.nichols@wku.edu
Laurin D. Notheisen /
Professor / M.F.A. University of Illinois / Printmaking
John Warren Oakes /
Professor / M.F.A. University of Iowa School of Art & Art History /
Painting
Brent T. Oglesbee / Professor
/ M.F.A. Pennsylvania State University / Ceramics
Yvonne Petkus / Assistant
Professor / M.F.A. University of Washington / Painting
Heather Pulliam / Assistant
Professor / Ph.D University of St. Andrews, Scotland / Art History
Joon Gi Sung / Assistant
Professor / M.F.A Syracuse University / Computer Art
Matt Tullis / Assistant
Professor / M.F.A. Tyler School of Art of Temple University / Graphic Design
Graduates
Current graduate students:
Kim Soule, Pamela Tucker,
Emily Byard, Missi Carini, Elizabeth French, Jennifer Fritsch, Sam Hunt, Peggy
Lynn, Melissa Rose, Jennifer Sims, Karen Stillwell
Letter from the Chair
Welcome,
The phrase "Life More
Life" found on the WKU seal points to evolutionary potential. Artists have
historically benefited from the support of community as seen in Paris, Zurich
or New York.
Facility development is
ongoing. This summer, through extensive grant writing, we were able to add a
second computer graphics lab, install in a new ventilation system in painting
and add new equipment in sculpture, ceramics and lecture hall 156. Students
independently redesigned the graphic design area and maintained an active
summer schedule.
These accumulating
refinements support creative growth and professional preparation. We are
receiving an increasing flow of alumni reports of successes and
accomplishments. This ongoing engagement reflects a positive educational
experience.
What this means is that the
potential for networking and extension is growing. We are sharing an expanding
array of ideas and experiences in a growing community that challenges and
supports intellectual, technical and creative growth.
As preparation for a
lifetime of learning students must take responsibility for their own education.
The Art Guild and the student gallery, "The Cube," support community
and provide internal opportunities for growth and experience. Increasingly,
students are seeking and finding external opportunities to present their work
in public arenas and venues in the community and beyond. Graduating seniors
provide exemplary leadership in being accepted at strong, top competitive
graduate programs.
Many thanks for your
contributions of memories, dreams, beliefs and commitment.
Who we are together is who
we are.
Kim Chalmers
Head, Art Department
Faculty News
·
Tom Bartel (ceramics)
was asked to be Summer
Faculty at OX-BOW (Summer School of Art-SAIC), Saugatuk, MI where he taught a 2
week course •the figure in ceramics•. Tom was also selected to
participate in a 2 week summer artist residency at Watershed Center for the
Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME where he presented an artist•s lecture and
worked along side 25 ceramic (national and international) artists. In March,
Professor Bartel Accompanied 6 students to the NCECA Conference (National
Conference on Education for the Ceramic Arts) in San Diego, CA. Jurors Joe
Bova, Patti Warashina and Jeff Oestreich selected (Clay Times Award) his work
for inclusion in the NCECA Clay National Exhibition, R.B. Stevenson Gallery,
San Diego, CA. From 558 entries only 65 works were chosen. Bartel was the
recipient of 2 grants: Individual Artist professional Development Grant, The
Kentucky Arts Council, Frankfort, KY and a Faculty Development Research Grant,
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY. He also conducted a 3-day
artist•s workshop at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. His artwork was
selected for Lark Book•s Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: raku
/ saggar /pit/ barrel. Bartel presented 2 solo exhibitions and participated in
numerous regional and national exhibitions. ~Tom Bartel
·
Kim Chalmers (department head/painting)
held Solo Exhibitions from
an Outreach Exhibition Series at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, KY. It
consisted of a mixed media on paper installation titled •Quagmire:
inquiries into war.• In October another exhibition, titled •Night
Train,• will be shown at the Hopkinsville Community College. A digital
animation •Spin Cycle,• was selected by juror Julien Robson to be
shown at the 2003 Kentucky National, at the Eagle Gallery, Murray State
University, Murray, KY. Summer travel included Paolo Soleri•s, Arcosanti
near Phoenix Arizona, the opening of the new Dia: Beacon, Museum of
Contemporary Art in New York, the Matthew Barney Retrospective at the
Guggenheim Museum of Art, and the new Contemporary Art Center, designed by Zaha
Hadid, in Cincinnati, Ohio. ~Kim Chalmers
·
Miwon Choe (art education)
As a new art education
faculty filling in the big shoes of Dr. Neil Petrie, who retired in 1989, Prof.
Miwon Choe has made an exclusive effort to improve the quality of the WKU art
education program. The initial thrust of which began with obtaining funding
from the Council for Post secondary Education (CPE) to implement an out reach
program, the Arts and Humanities Institute which took place in April and June
2002. In June 2003, Prof. Joon Sung, the new digital media faculty and Prof.
Choe collaborated to teach a Digital Media class where P-12 art teachers
created web pages of their art curricula. This class was made possible by the
additional funding of the CPE grant. The web pages will be linked to the
revised WKU Art Department web site as an electronic art education curriculum
outreach by the end of December 2003. Prof. Choe also acquired a Special
Initiatives Grant for the 2003 Fall KAEA conference she hosted at Western
campus. Aside from the program development, Prof. Choe presented her research
entitled "Metaphor as a Tool and as a Lens", International Conference
for Arts and Humanities, University of Hawaii in January 2003. Prof. Choe is an
Editor for Teaching Voices, the newsletter insert on teaching practices of the
United States Society for Education through Art (USSEA). In October 2003, Prof.
Choe has taken an official position as a president-elect of the Kentucky Art
Education Association (KAEA).~Miwon Choe
·
Jeff Jensen (graphic design)
designed the new WKU
football uniform and helmet design as well as developing a Logo, Letterhead,
and Envelope design for the Growing For Christ, Outreach Campaign, Christ
Episcopal Church, Bowling Green, KY. He attended the Council on Post secondary
Education Advising Conference, February 20 - 21, 2003. Additionally, Prof.
Jensen received the Potter College Faculty Award for Student Advising.~Jeff
Jensen
·
Michael Klein (art history)
presented a paper,
"Meyer Schapiro and the Jewish Factor," at the 2003 conference of the
Midwest Art History Society in Pittsburgh in April.~Michael Klein
·
Laurin Notheisen (printmaking)
exhibited 11 watercolors in
March at Owensboro Museum of Fine Art•s "A Painter's Point of View:
Four Solo Exhibitions". Her digital print, The Retreat, won a purchase
award in the 2002 Delta National Small Prints Exhibition at Arkansas State
University. Her drawing, Colorado Aspen, was accepted in the 2003 national
drawing competition, Border to Border at Austin Peay State University. Locally,
Professor Notheisen exhibited in the 2002 Annual All Kentucky Juried Art
Exhibition and received a merit award in the13th Annual Women in the Arts
exhibition.~Laurin Notheisen
·
John Warren Oakes (painting)
exhibited two paintings at
the following Cultural Centres in Belgium: De Borre of Bierbeek; Casino of
Houthalen; Ter Dilft of Bornem; De Ploter of Ternat; De Bosul of Overijse;
Cultural Centre of Koksijde; Het Loo of Tessenderlo. He has five engravings in
the fifth edition of "The International Small Engraving Salon Carbunari
2003" Exhibition at the Florean Museum in Maramures, Romania. His intaglio
print "Self-portraits and Secrets" is in a traveling exhibition in
North Sydney, Australia. A digital print in was exhibited in
"Dormant/Potent" organized by Laura Dunn in Biddleford, Maine.
"At Home On Tour" models were installed by Oakes and Andee Rudloff at
Ruby Green Gallery, Nashville, Tennessee and in the CUBE Gallery, WKU. His
architectural model of the L & N Depot was displayed at the sHOw Expo, L
& N Depot, Bowling Green, Kentucky and his diorama was viewed on cable
television daily during January and February. Another architectural model of a
viaduct bridge and module designed and produced by Oakes was part of a display
that won first prize in the annual GATS show in Nashville Memorial Auditorium.
Oakes conducted a photography workshop for Western Kentucky University's Merit
Badge University for boy scouts and presented an architectural and scenery
modeling workshop at the sHOw Expo at the Knights of Columbus Hall
locally.~John Warren Oakes
·
Brent Oglesbee (sculpture)
devoted a great deal of time
in the fall to the major curriculum changes the department and sculpture
underwent. With the help of Prof. Petkus, he developed a grant/workshop this
spring on Professional Development for art majors. It was well attended, with
90 participants for the three sessions. New photo equipment was purchased for
the department with workshop funds. His exhibitions of note included two solo
museum shows (South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Museum of Art at the
University of Memphis), and three juried national competitions.~Brent Oglesbee
·
Yvonne Petkus (painting)
was the recipient of the
2003 Potter College Teaching Award. Curator Norman Lundin selected Petkus' work
for inclusion in the exhibition and catalogue, Perceptual Experience:
Contemporary American Figure Drawing at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle. Her
paintings were featured in 'New American Paintings' (Volume 46), a juried
exhibition whose venue is an internationally distributed periodical (Ron Platt,
Juror). Other exhibitions include: Kentucky National: A National Exhibit of
Contemporary Art (Julien Robson, Juror) at Murray State University,
Contemporary Approaches to Drawing at the College of William & Mary in
Virginia, The Nude 2003 (Third Award) at the Lexington Art League (Gary
Chapman, Juror), Nude in The Post-Modern 2002 (Second Award) at the Brad Cooper
Gallery in Tampa, FL (Corey Postiglione, Juror) and the 2002 Annual All
Kentucky Juried Fine Art Exhibition at the Capitol Arts Alliance Inc. Gallery
where she received the Milliken Law Firm Award for Best Charcoal.~Yvonne Petkus
·
Heather Pulliam (art history)
presented a paper, "The
Decorated Initials of the Corbie Psalter" at the Villa Barberini, Piazza
San Pietro, Vatican City; co-sponsored by the Institutum Patristicum
Augustinianum, the Vatican and the Medieval Institute, University of Notre
Dame. Summer research included cataloging several ninth-century manuscripts
from the Vatican collections in Rome and the Bayerischen Staatsbibliothek in
Munich. Additionally, Dr. Pulliam taught a three-week art history course in
England and Scotland as a part of the CCSA study abroad program. An exhibition
of the student artwork resulting from this trip will go on show in the near
future.~Heather Pulliam
·
Joon Sung (new media)
produced •Art in
Motion,• a student showcase of experimental 2/ 3D animation, video, and
multi-media work (IWFAC 156). He taught the digital media class for P-12 art
teachers at the Art and Humanity Summer 2003 and conducted a •Web design
Workshop• for the KAEA Conference. Professor Sung received a Grant Incentive
Faculty Fellowship and exhibited in the Tom Bartel, Joon Sung Exhibition (IWFAC
Gallery). He began and continues the process of renovating the Art Department
web site. Additionally, Professor Sung developed a new course, Art 343 Digital
Media: Time-Based and created a teaching web site for more effective and
frequent interaction between the Instructor and students:
http://www.wku.edu/~joon.sung/media/. Additionally, Prof. Sung has established
a sisterhood relationship with the College of Fine Arts, Kyung Hee University
(Seoul, Korea) and the Art Department of WKU.~Joon Sung
·
Matt Tullis (graphic design)
completed his third year of
teaching by guiding his students to a national win in the "Wolf Trap
Student Poster Competition". For the second year in a row a student in
Prof. Tullis' Art-438 class took first place honors. This year's poster, designed
by Tiffany Melcher, illustrated the theme, "A Celebration of Flight".
Prof. Tullis also directed his students to a first place finish earlier in the
year in the Memphis-based "PUSH" design competition. Additionally, he
received a $12,860 grant to develop a student-directed design service. This
design boutique will continue to provide opportunities for students to take
part in collaborative, interdisciplinary design projects. Prof. Tullis designed
numerous promotional materials for departmental programs across campus as well
as a comprehensive visual communication campaign for ALIVE (A Local Information
and Volunteer Exchange) as part of a $500,000 U.S. Department of Justice Grant.
Prof. Tullis wrapped up the year by designing the first in a series of
silk-screened posters for "Premiere Performances and Lectures" under
the direction of Potter College Dean, Dr. David Lee. Watch for the mini-poster
mailer highlighting this years events!~Matt Tullis
State of the Arts:
Department Areas
·
Art Education
The WKU art education
program has undergone a major revision in the last two years. There has been a
dramatic increase in enrollment both on undergraduate and graduate levels since
Dr. Choe's arrival at Western in 2001. The two new art education methods
courses were developed in conjunction with appropriate practical teaching
experiences. For the initial practicum experience, the art education program
pioneered a collaborative effort with Dr. Julia Roberts at the WKU Center for
the Gifted Studies to offer four to six children's art classes in the fall
semester. The art classes are offered in the art department. A new art history
course, Art 325: Asian, African, American Art also was added. The revised art
education program has been approved by the National College Accreditation for
Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Western Kentucky University Curriculum
Committee
In October 3 and 4, the WKU
art education program successfully hosted the Kentucky Art Education
Association (KAEA) annual state conference and concluded with a record number
of membership participation from the Caveland region and throughout the
Commonwealth. At the opening session, Dr. James Flynn, Assistant to the Provost
at Western, received an outstanding arts advocate award from KAEA. Dr. Flynn has
been a crucial facilitator in securing generous funding from the Council for
Post secondary Education (CPE) and Special Initiatives Projects in support of
the arts education. The fall conference not only marked a new leadership of
KAEA, but showcased Western as an outstanding higher education institution for
the advancement of the arts education in the upcoming years ahead.~Miwon Choe
·
Art History
The art history program
incorporated some new classes into the curriculum, including a class on African,
Native American and Asian art. Students from Dr. Pulliam's art history classes
made several visits to the Frist to see exhibitions (Andy Goldsworthy, W
histler, Sargent, and Steer: Impressionists in London From Tate Collection,
Reflections in Black: Smithsonian African American Photography) and attend an
artist's talk by Calton Wilkinson. Lucy Clifford from the London College of
Music and Media spoke to the Contemporary Art class on "Virtual
Realities." Additionally, there was an art history class held in Great
Britain for three weeks.~Heather Pulliam
· Graphic
Design
The graphic design program
had an active year with the addition of new faculty, new lab facilities and a
continued increase in enrollment. Joon Sung joined the Art department and has
brought the welcome addition of his expertise in the field of new media and
animation. Over the last few months final touches have been added to the newest
Art Department lab facility. Complete with the latest Mac-based equipment and
software, this second lab will prove to be a modern and valuable resource for
students and faculty. The design program has enjoyed the challenges of a rapid
growth cycle and we look forward to meeting the needs of the students in the
WKU visual arts program during the upcoming academic year.~Matt Tullis.
·
Studio 2D
The studio areas of painting
and drawing have had an exciting year. A senior year intensive studio
experience has been implemented, linking certain courses to each other to
maximize studio time and artistic growth. These changes were passed by the
University Curriculum Committee and provide new and clear structures to give
our students a concentrated finale for their undergraduate education while also
a preparation for the professional life of the studio artist. Professor Petkus,
with the help of students, Stefanie Bruser, Catron Peterson and Maree Emberton,
created seven semi-private studio spaces for advanced painting majors. To
provide a more safe and healthy environment, a ventilation system has been added
to the main painting and drawing studio. This past fall, Professor Petkus
enabled fifteen WKU art students to travel to the Saint Louis Art Museum to see
the exhibition, "Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi". They also
attended a two-day symposium, "Artemisia Gentileschi: Taking Stock",
which brought together ten major Baroque and Gentileschi scholars for an
in-depth series of lectures and panel discussions. In October, the painting
studio hosted as artist-in-residence Ecuadorian Artist, Fausto. Intermediate
and advanced painting students were given the opportunity for individual
critiques by artist and Adjunct Professor, Jeff Leake. Our painting majors are
proving to be quite competitive on a national level. Stefanie Bruser, (BFA,
spring 2003), has been accepted by many of the top graduate painting programs
in the country and will be attending The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in
Boston this fall. Patty Zachery (BFA, fall 2002) was also accepted by several
excellent graduate schools and will be working toward her graduate painting
degree at the University of Cincinnati also this fall. Catron Peterson, (BFA
spring 2003) was selected for sponsorship in the Lexington Arts and Cultural
Council's Dynamic Doors project. Her painting titled •The Rooster Crows
at Dawn• is on display at the Central Bank, Plaza in Lexington. With
several very strong artists moving into advanced levels, we look forward to
another vital year for our program.~Yvonne Petkus
In printmaking, digital was
added to the list of media for advanced courses and taught this spring. The
weaving studio acquired new reed hooks while the printmaking area added plywood
walls, a metal drying rack from the Kentucky Museum and a large format scanner
and a 13" x 19" archival inkjet printer were added to printmaking.
Beginning and advanced level weaving class were exhibited in The Cube in
September, 2002 and January, 2003. Printmaking students showed their work in
May at Spencers coffeehouse and the Capital Arts Center in Bowling
Green.~Laurin Notheisen
·
Studio 3D
The dustier end(s) of the
art department have initiated a number of changes this past year.
Most notable from the
sculpture student•s perspective is the addition of a new course offering,
Art 372. This course is devoted solely to figure studies. We expect it to be a
popular class and beneficial to advanced studies in foundry.
The ceramics area continues
to reorganize its space to allow clearly designated areas for hand building,
wheel throwing and intermediate and advanced students. Recent sculpture
equipment upgrades include a metal brake and plasma cutter. Both tools will
ease the work of bending and cutting metal in our welding class. The courtyard
has become •user-friendly• to ceramics and sculpture, with the
addition of gas lines and a roof. New kilns are being built and with them new
methods of production and finish for both areas.
Sculpture and ceramics bid
farewell to two BFA graduates each. All are continuing their studio work in
various capacities. In sculpture: Clay Smith and Josh Edwards. Clay will begin
his MFA at the Museum School of Art in Boston. Josh currently works for a foundry
in Montana. In ceramics, Tabby Griffith is pursuing graduate school (ceramics)
and Chad Haverly is continuing his studio work at Artopia in Louisville,
KY.~Tom Bartel and Brent Oglesbee.
State of the Arts: the Guild
and Gallery
From the Student Art Guild:
The art guild was
responsible for the Halloween party, which was a huge success. Smaller
activities included a drawing marathon that involved figure studies, the
screening and design of Guild t-shirts, and participation in numerous other
events. The largest (and still on-going!) project is the remodeling of the
newest gallery space, •The Underground•, located under Java City.
Students painted the space and are still making final arrangements for the
necessary hardware. We also hosted a black-and-white masquerade ball and screen
printed posters for that event.~Brianna Little, Art Guild
University Art Gallery
We began our 2002/2003
gallery season with an exhibition titled, Process, which is a dynamic display
of the way that artwork and professional designs are created by giving a
glimpse of the faculty's own processes for the students to experience. In
October, we were pleased to host a two-person exhibition of the work of Jim
Tisnado and Beth Blake. Both East Carolina University Professors, Jim Tisnado
exhibited ceramic and mixed media objects and installation pieces while Beth
Blake displayed her oil painting portraiture and prints. Professor Tisnado also
lectured on his work and hosted a workshop through the support of the
Bramham/Collins Visual and Performing Guest Artist Endowed Fund. Involving the
help of our students, he built a kiln in the sculpture area that has become an
active part of our facilities. Our annual Juried Student Exhibition, was juried
by Sue Mulcahy, a Nashville-based artist and Associate Professor of Art/Chair
of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Volunteer State Community
College. Many commented on the strength and exciting growth in the student work
of the Department of Art. This was followed by a display of work by our
December graduates in the bi-annual Graduating Senior Exhibition.
We opened our spring
schedule with our annual Faculty Exhibition. In February, Nashville-based
artist Lesley Patterson gave an artist lecture on her process to accompany the
exhibition of her multi-media works. Through the generous support of the
Bramham/Collins Visual and Performing Guest Artist Endowed Fund, Seo Eo,
Associate Professor of Art/Ceramics and Area Head at East Carolina University
of Greenville, N.C. lectured on his work and created a site-specific
installation using fabric and mixed media. This piece took one week to create
and several of our students were able to participate. During April, Los
Angeles-based artist Amy Bouse exhibited a series of paintings exploring psychological
states drawing inspiration from studies of botany, human anatomy and quilt
patterns. We closed our gallery season in May with the work of our spring
graduates in the display, Graduating Senior Exhibition.~Yvonne Petkus, Gallery
Committee.
2003 Scholarship Awards
Once again, the department
would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for those individuals and
groups without whom these scholarship awards would not be possible and our
warmest congratulations to the student recipients listed below.
DAVID ANGLE *Jeff Jensen
Scholarship
STEPHANIE BRUSER *Ruth Hines
Temple Award
JORDAN CAREY *Hesta Petty
Munns Scholarship
JOSHUA EDWARDS *Ruth Hines
Temple Award
MAREE EMBERTON *Sherilyn
Gale Rinehart Scholarship
LOREILEI ESKER *Helen and
Mark Hooper Scholarship
MEGAN KLAWITTER *Irmagarde
Mielke Scholarship
GREG LEPPERT *Jack E. Lunt
Scholarship
EMILY LOEHLE *Irmagarde
Mielke Scholarship
DARYL MINTON Ivan
Schieferdecker Scholarship
KELLY MCKIBBEN *Ann McKeel
Ross Scholarship
METRA MITCHELL *Ruth Hines
Temple Scholarship
BENJAMIN MOFFETT *Jeff
Jensen Scholarship
BEN NUNERY *Jack E. Lunt
Scholarship
LAUREL STEELE *William D.
"Bill" Thomas Scholarship
JENNIFER WHITE *Joe Downing
Scholarship
Letter from the Editor
The department underwent a
significant number of changes this year. Professor Walter Stomps, who taught
art at WKU for 28 years, went into full-retirement. Prof. Stomps is perhaps
best known for his deep rumbling voice, crisp critiques, and abstract painting.
Professor Stomps' interests are extremely varied, ranging from Persian
miniatures to the German art collections in Bavaria to Kentucky day lilies
(perhaps the world's foremost authority on them!). The department wishes him
all the best and happy gardening; we miss him already.
The department received a
great deal of recognition this year for the growing number of majors, the
number of exhibitions in juried regional, national and international shows,
alumni achievements in the arts, the number of students entering into high-level
graduate programs and design positions. We have had several workshops,
including the Graduate School Information Panel (Kim Chalmers, Yvonne Petkus,
Laurin Notheisen, Jeff Jensen, Matt Tullis and Tom Bartel) and the Professional
Development Workshops (Brent Oglesbeee, Josh Edwards, Kim Chalmers, and Jeff
Jensen). We are especially indebted to Chuck Swanson (Swanson Reed Contemporary
Art Gallery, Louisville) and Carol Swanson (Public Arts Administrator), who led
the first of these workshops. From a personal view point, the confidence and
vitality of the students themselves has proven the most memorable aspect of the
year. Students traveled nationally and internationally to see and participate
in shows, workshops and exhibitions. Perhaps the most tangible evidence of our
student success was the BFA/BA graduating student show, which reflected the
outstanding development, abilities and personalities of our students.
Finally, the art department
would like to express its thanks to the many donors, alumni, and supporters of
our program. Development, change and external recognition distinguished this
year for our faculty, students and alumni. We look forward to even greater
things next year, please keep in touch.
Heather Pulliam
Newsletter Editor
Cheekwood Museum
Nashville.TN/ Feb 11.04
Janice Mason Art Museum
Cadiz, KY / Oct 29.03
Speed Museum trip
Louisville, KY / Oct 5.03 SOFA - The International Exposition of
Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Chicago, Il / Oct 24.03
The department of art grants
a total of $8,700.00 annually as
Sherilyn Gale Rinehart
Scholarship
Hesta Petty Munns
Scholarship
Jack Lunt Scholarship
Ann McKeel Ross Scholarship
Helen and Mark Hooper
Scholarship
Ruth Hines Temple
Scholarship
Joe Downing Scholarship
Ivan Schieferdecker
Scholarship
Firstar Bank Scholarship
Link to Financial
Assistance page:
The Department of Art
invites interested individuals and groups to visit the campus and tour our
facilities. Appointments should be made in advance through the Office of
Admissions. (270) 745-2551.
2005
WKU Art Faculty Exhibition /
Jan 17 - Feb 11
Gilbert Flores / Feb 18 -
Mar 25
Lisa Schoenfieder / Mar 28 -
Apr 29
WKU B.F.A exhibition ' May 2
- May 13
2004
WKU Annual Art Faculty Show
/ Jan16-Feb13
WKU Graduating seniors exhibition / Apr 26 - May 7
Kevin Bean / Aug 27 - Oct
1
Mariana Depertris / Oct 4
- Nov 5
WKU student art competition
exhibition / Nov 8 - Nov 26
WKU Graduating seniors exhibition
/ Nov 29 - Dec 10
2003
WKU Graduating seniosr
exhibition Dec 1 - 12
WKU Annual student
exhibition Nov 10 - Nov 30
Tom Bartel & Joon Sung show Oc