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Margaret Sjogren, Chair

Department of Art and Art History degree programs embrace tradional, as well as contemporary practices of the discipline. Our curriculum develops creativity and lifelong learning in our students, preparing them for careers and graduate degrees in the visual arts and related fields.

The Department of Art and Art History offers courses in ceramics, digital art, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, art history, and art education.

Teacher Licensing/Art Endorsement

Students who would like to teach Art at the middle or high school level should schedule an advising session with the Art Education instructor and contact the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching program (MAT).

Students are advised to begin their planning during their junior year to assure that they will have completed all the prerequisite course work as well as documented volunteer experiences working with youth.  A list of prerequisite courses is available in the Art Department Office, along with contact information for the Art Education instructor.

International Study At The University of Guanajuato Department of Visual Arts

The Department of Art and Art History encourages international study experiences in the Department of Art at our sister institution, the University of Guanajuato, Guanajuato Mexico. Their art programs offer a comprehensive curriculum. Contact Professor Cody A. Bustamante for more information.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Students completing requirements for an interdisciplinary degree in the College of Arts & Sciences may meet a portion of the major requirements with upper division coures in the field of art.  See the Interdisciplinary Studies section for a complete description of the electives and requirements for this program. Interdisciplinary majors must have a planned program and a chosen department or program of emphasis approved by the time they have completed 121 credits.

Emerging Media & Digital Arts

The departments of Art and Art History, Communication, and the center for Emerging Media & Digital Arts provide interdisciplinary instruction in visual narrative, design, and creation of visuals in a digital age. Students develop fundamental analytical and practical skills in constructing, composing, and evaluating digital media. Emphasis in this area reflects the increasing digitalization of society, as well as the dispersion of multi-mediated, non-linear forms of knowledge in the twenty-first century. See EMDA for course descriptions.

Museum Studies

The Schneider Museum of Art, the galleries at the Center for the Visual Arts, and other galleries on campus provide excellent opportunities for students in all majors to learn the basic skills for exhibiting and handling valuable objects.  The Department of Art and Art History offers courses where students can learn about handling art and artifacts and designing exhibitions, as well as gaining an understanding of the theory and processes for organizing exhibitions. Students learn through hands-on experience how to manage projects, and about the issues facing museums and galleries.

Degree Options

BA or BS in Art,  Studio Art option

BA in Art, Art History option

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Program Requirements

Programs

Major

• •  Art, BA or BS
• •  Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Option

• •  Studio Art Option, BFA

Minor

• •  Art History Minor
• •  Digital Art and Design Minor
• •  General Studio Art Minor
• •  Photography Minor

Courses

Art History

• ARTH 360 - History of American Art

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  4 credits
  Explores major works and trends in architecture, painting, sculpture, and related arts from the colonial period to the present, with emphasis on American adaptations and indigenous American contributions. Approved for University Studies (Integration).Prerequisite(s): Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements.
• ARTH 399 - Special Studies

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  1 to 18 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
• ARTH 401 - Research

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
• ARTH 403 - Thesis

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
• ARTH 405 - Reading and Conference

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
• ARTH 407 - Seminar

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
• ARTH 409 - Practicum

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
• ARTH 431 - Italian Renaissance Art

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  4 credits
  Intensive study of the origin and development of Renaissance art in Italy. ARTH 205 recommended. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J).
• ARTH 445 - Early Modern Art

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  4 credits
  Examines major artistic trends and theories from the early nineteenth century through World War I. Emphasizes the social dynamics that led to the foundations of modernism.Prerequisite(s): ARTH 206 
• ARTH 446 - Contemporary Art: 1945–Present

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  4 credits
  Intensive study of the major trends, media, and critical theories in art since 1945.Prerequisite(s):
  ARTH 206
   
• ARTH 450 - Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Art

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  4 credits
  Explores artists of different races, genders, and ethnicities and considers issues of representation reflected in their art. Examines censorship, public art, and other contemporary art topics from legal, political, and cultural perspectives. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J).
• ARTH 496 - Art History Capstone

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  4 credits
  Senior project for BA students with a concentration in art history. Integrates the knowledge and skills of the discipline with a career-oriented or research project. Examples include researching a topic and presenting a public lecture, organizing an exhibition for one of the University’s galleries, and writing critical reviews. The final capstone report is submitted to and kept in the department office where it will be accessible to students and faculty.Prerequisite(s): ARTH 300  Senior standing and ARTH 201, ARTH 202 or ARTH 204 , ARTH 205 , ARTH 206  and USEM 101 , USEM 102 , USEM 103  or WR 121, WR 122 .
• ARTH 501 - Research

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
• ARTH 503 - Thesis

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
• ARTH 505 - Reading and Conference

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
• ARTH 507 - Seminar

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
• ARTH 509 - Practicum

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  1 to 4 credits
  Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
• ARTH 531 - Italian Renaissance Art

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  4 credits
  Intensive study of the origin and development of Renaissance art in Italy. ARTH 205 recommended. Approved for University Studies (Integration).
• ARTH 545 - Early Modern Art

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  4 credits
  Examines major artistic trends and theories from the early nineteenth century through World War I. Emphasizes the social dynamics that led to the foundations of modernism.Prerequisite(s): ARTH 206 
• ARTH 546 - Contemporary Art: 1945–Present

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  4 credits
  Intensive study of the major trends, media, and critical theories in art since 1945.Prerequisite(s): ARTH 206 
• ARTH 550 - Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Art

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  4 credits
  Explores artists of different races, genders, and ethnicities and considers issues of representation reflected in their art. Examines censorship, public art, and other contemporary art topics from legal, political, and cultural perspectives. Approved for University Studies (integration).

Museum Studies

• ARTM 210 - Student Gallery Training

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  2 credits
  Students learn the responsibilities and technical skills needed to be an effective and qualified Gallery Director. Students receive hands-on training and practice in designing and installing museum-quality exhibitions within each of the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) student galleries. Students develop skills with hand tools and museum-approved hardware; create professional artist statements, labels and text panels; and learn proper lighting techniques for artwork and sculpture.
• ARTM 310 - Museum Practices I

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  2 credits
  Students learn basic skills focused on professional museum standards and practices in the handling, preparation, design, display and storage of artwork and artifacts. Students are introduced to the position descriptions and requirements needed to obtain internships, entry level opportunities and possible career paths within art, anthropology, science, history, natural history and cultural museums and galleries.
• ARTM 311 - Museum Practices II

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  2 credits
  Students continue to explore and build on professional museum practices through preparing, handling, and mounting of artwork; exhibition design and installation; and accepted methods in proper storage techniques of a wide range of artifacts and artwork. Emphasis is placed on research, documentation, writing, design, and installation of objects and collections within a museum.   Prerequisite(s): ARTM 310 .
• ARTM 410 - Curatorial Practices

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  2 credits
  Students gain an understanding of the theory and processes of curating art and related exhibitions. Building upon the prerequisite skills, this course focuses on content development and exhibition design. Students apply critical thinking about exhibitions and issues facing museums and galleries through readings, group discussions and class exercises. Students learn how to manage projects and present ideas to a variety of audiences. This course is preparatory for a practicum where students design and implement an exhibition from start to finish.  Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits. Prerequisite(s): ARTM 310 .

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