Peter Chametzky, Director

Overview

Degree Programs

The School of Visual Art and Design offers programs leading to degrees in art education, art history, art studio, and media arts. The Bachelor of Arts degree is available with majors in art history, art studio, and media arts. A special Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered by the School of Visual Art and Design in art studio and art education. The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in art studio is available with options in one of the following: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The art education major is designed for those planning a career and seeking certification in teaching. The School of Visual Art and Design reserves the right to retain one example of artwork from each student in each course.

Honors Sections

The School of Visual Art and Design participates in the University’s Honors College. Each year, one or more sections of art or art history courses are generally offered for honors students.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to all School of Visual Art and Design majors, including incoming freshmen. Contact the department office or visit the School of Visual Art and Design for further information.

Class Attendance

Students are obligated to complete all assigned work promptly, to attend class regularly, and to participate in whatever class discussion may occur. Absence from more than 10 percent of the scheduled class sessions, whether excused or unexcused, is excessive, and the instructor may choose to exact a grade penalty for such absences.

The instructor’s attendance policy should be ascertained by the student at the beginning of the semester. It is of particular importance that a student who anticipates absences in excess of 10 percent of the scheduled class sessions receive prior approval from the instructor before the last day to change schedule, as published in the Master Schedule of Classes.

It must be emphasized that the 10-percent rule stated previously applies to both excused and unexcused absences. Faculty members should notify classes specifically of the attendance policy which they intend to follow in each class.

Programs and Courses

Programs

• Art Education, B.F.A.
• Art History Minor
• Art History, B.A.
• Art Studio Minor
• Art Studio, B.A.
• Art Studio, B.F.A.
• Media Arts Minor
• Media Arts, B.A.

Courses

• ARTE 101 - Introduction to Art
• ARTE 260 - Interdisciplinary Relationships in the Arts

• ARTH 105 - History of Western Art I
• ARTH 106 - History of Western Art II
• ARTH 340 - History of American Art I
• ARTH 341 - History of American Art II
• ARTH 342 - Contemporary American Art

• ARTS 102 - Introduction to Visual Arts Computing
• ARTS 103 - Fundamentals of Art
• ARTS 104 - 3-Dimensional Design I
• ARTS 107 - Color and Composition
• ARTS 108 - 3-Dimensional Design II
• ARTS 111 - Basic Drawing I
• ARTS 112 - Basic Drawing II
• ARTS 210 - Introduction to Painting
• ARTS 235 - Introduction to Fiber Arts
• ARTS 241 - Color for Design
• ARTS 245 - Graphic Design I
• ARTS 246 - Graphic Design II
• ARTS 260 - Photography for Non-Majors
• ARTS 330 - Intermediate Drawing I
• ARTS 331 - Intermediate Drawing II