DEPARTMENT OF ART (ARTS) Michael D. Peven Degree Conferred: M.F.A. (ART) Areas of Concentration: major and/or minor concentrations include drawing, painting, sculpture, design, printmaking, ceramics, and photography.
Prerequisites to Degree Programs: An earned bachelor's degree with an art major concentration or its equivalent. Consideration will be given applicants without an art major concentration who present evidence of proficiency in creative work in the visual arts. Acceptance to the M.F.A. degree program requires a two-semester art history survey or its equivalent. Failing to meet this requirement, the M.F.A. student is required to complete the appropriate semesters of survey of art history for non-graduate credit. In addition to the requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the applicant must also submit the following materials to the Department of Art: transcripts of college level work; at least three letters of reference concerning art work, work habits, and potential for graduate study in art; a portfolio of art works; a personal statement concerning background, imaginative and technical development, and goals for graduate study in visual art; and an application form obtained from the Department of Art on request. Requirements for the Master of Fine Arts Degree: Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and a minimum of four regular semesters in residence (not to include summer terms). 1. A minimum of 41 credit hours in studio courses including: a. ARTS 5013, Graduate Drawing (3 credit hours) b. A minimum major concentration area of 4 semesters (12 credit hours). c. A minimum minor concentration area of 3 semesters (9 credit hours). d. A minimum of 15 additional credit hours. These may include additional credits in the major concentration, minor concentration, and 3 credit hours in excess of the required 9 hours of Art History and/or criticism. Up to 6 credit hours in graduate courses taken outside the Art Department may be included, with prior approval from the Department. 2. Art History requirement: While in the M.F.A. program, the student is required to complete a minimum of nine hours of art history as follows: a. An elected 19th or 20th century art history course. (ARHS 4813, 4883, 4893, 4913, or 4923) b. An elected pre-19th century art history course. (ARHS 4833, 4843, 4853, 4863, or 4873) c. ARHS 6943, Seminar: Critical Thought in the Arts 3. Graduate Critique (4 semester hours) a. M.F.A. students will have regular group critiques with faculty in their major concentration areas of study. The format for these critiques will be flexible, and professional and practical problems in art will be covered. b. All M.F.A. students will have regular reviews with the
art faculty to critique works in progress. Required participation in these
reviews will be by registration in ARTS 5901, Graduate Critique, for four
semesters. The first three semesters will require participation with the
full groups of M.F.A. students and art faculty. The fourth semester will
be the individual graduate student and the graduate committee; or, a group
of M.F.A. candidates preparing to complete the degree, thesis or exhibition
requirement. 4. The required final semester in the M.F.A. program is to be devoted to work on M.F.A. Exhibition, ARTS 601V (6 credit hours) The production and presentation, under the direction of a graduate committee, of a one-person exhibition of art work. The M.F.A. candidate will be responsible for making three acceptable slide sets of the exhibition and exhibition statements, which will be retained by the Department of Art and the University Library. The final semester must be completed during a regular school year. During this final semester, the M.F.A. candidate may enroll for three additional credit hours in electives if the candidate does not hold a graduate assistantship. The M.F.A. candidate holding an assistantship may not take additional credits in the final semester.
COURSES: ART HISTORY (ARHS) ARHS4813 The History of Photography (IR) Survey of photography from 1685 to present. ARHS4833 Ancient Art (SP, Even years) Study of the visual arts of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and The Roman Empire. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923. ARHS4843 Medieval Art (FA, SP, SU) Study of Early Christian, Byzantine, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic styles. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923. ARHS4853 Italian Renaissance Art (FA, SP, SU) Study of Proto-Renaissance, Early, High Renaissance, and Mannerist styles in Italy. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923. ARHS4863 Northern Renaissance Art (FA, SP, SU) Study of Late Gothic and Renaissance styles in the Netherlands, Germany, and France. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923. ARHS4873 Baroque Art (FA, SP, SU) Study of art styles of the 17th and 18 centuries, primarily in Italy, Spain, France, Flanders, and the Netherlands. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923. ARHS4883 19th Century European Art (FA, SP, SU) Study of Neo-Classical, Romanticist, Realist, Impressionist, and Post-Impressionist styles. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923. ARHS4893 20th Century European Art (FA, SP, SU) Study of the major styles and movements of the century, including Cubism, Fauvism, German Expressionism, and Surrealism. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923. ARHS4913 American Art to 1900 (FA, SP, SU) The visual arts in the United States from their beginning in Colonial times through the nineteenth century. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923. ARHS4923 American Art Since 1900 (FA, SP, SU) The visual arts in the United States from the turn of the century to the contemporary era. Prerequisite: ARHS 2923. ARHS4973 Seminar in Art History (FA, SP, SU) Special studies of periods and styles of art. Prerequisite: 12 hours of art history. ARHS6943 Seminar: Critical Thought in Art (FA) Explore topics of concern to the studio artist involving underlying concepts and purposes of art as well as models and methods for the analysis of art. Course based on discussions of selected readings, prepared papers and seminar reports. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
COURSES: ART (ARTS) ARTS4023 Figure Drawing II (IR) Advanced study of the figure with emphasis on figure structure and its relationship to pictorial form in drawing. Prerequisite: ARTS 2013. ARTS4363 Graphic Design Typography (FA, SP) The primary emphasis of this course is on the aesthetics of letter forms and understanding the symbolic communication inherent in different type faces. Typographic relationships will be investigated through experimental problems and projects such as logos, posters, and brochures. Prerequisite: ARTS 3363. ARTS4373 Graphic Design: Symbols (FA, SP) Projects focus on the development of logos, pictographs, symbols, and conceptual symbolism, with study of the history of symbol generation. Ideas are visualized through through traditional and computer techniques. Presentation of work and development of portfolio pieces are emphasized. Prerequisite: ARTS 3363. ARTS4383 Graphic Design: Layout (FA, SP) Projects focus on the organizational principles and practices of layout design, with a study of contemporary design and graphic design history. Ideas are visualized through traditional and computer techniques. Presentation of work and development of portfolio pieces are emphasized. Prerequisite: ARTS 3363. ARTS4503 Primitive Pottery Workshop (IR) For advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Clay perspective, testing, processing, object construction, decoration, and firing are areas that may be covered. Prerequisite: ARTS 3503 or ARTS 3523. ARTS4513 Technical Ceramics Workshop (IR) For advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Theory, design and construction of kilns, studio equipment, and advanced glaze calculations are areas that may be covered. Prerequisite: ARTS 3513 or ARTS 3533. ARTS4833 Photography IV (FA) Individual problems in photography with optional study in areas of color, slide production, and photography application to other art media. Prerequisite: ARTS 3813. ARTS484V Special Problems in Photography (1-6) (FA, SP) Individual instruction for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Special projects in photography designated by students in collaboration with faculty. Prerequisite: ARTS 3813. ARTS4921 Workshop: Professional Practices in Art (FA, SP, SU) A workshop in professional artistic practices including portfolio presentation, matting, framing, writing resumes, making slides of work, health and safety issues, opportunities, etc. Prerequisite: senior standing and art major or acceptance into the M.F.A. program. ARTS493V Fine Arts Gallery Internship (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Study all aspects of operating the Fine Arts Gallery. Research and preparation for exhibitions, organize and install exhibits, care of art works, create and distribute publicity, arrange interviews with newspapers, and other media. ARTS494V Graphic Design Internship (FA, SP) Credit for practical experience gained through internship in grpahic design. Report required form intern and field supervisor on progress and significant accomplishments. 3 credit hours per semester. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 3369 and ARTS 4383. ARTS5013 Graduate Drawing (FA) Graduate level study of drawing materials and techniques. Prerequisite: graduate standing. ARTS5901 Graduate Critique (FA, SP, SU) Art faculty review and critique of M.F.A. student's art works. Prerequisite: admission into the M.F.A. program. ARTS595V Special Topics (1-3) (IR) May be offered in a subject not specifically covered by the courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours. ARTS601V Master of Fine Arts Exhibition (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Production and presentation of a one person exhibition of art work. The M.F.A. candidate will be responsible for making three acceptable slide sets of the exhibition and exhibition statements. Prerequisite: M.F.A. candidacy. ARTS602V Graduate Drawing (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in drawing techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: ARTS 5013. ARTS612V Graduate Painting (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in painting techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing. ARTS622V Graduate Sculpture (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in sculpture techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing. ARTS632V Graduate Design (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in two and three dimensional design. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing. ARTS642V Graduate Printmaking (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in printmaking techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing. ARTS652V Graduate Ceramics (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in ceramic techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing. ARTS672V Graduate Jewelry (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in jewelry-making techniques. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing. ARTS682V Graduate Photography (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in photography. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing. ARTS692V Special Studio Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual problems in studio areas on arranged basis. May be repeated. Prerequisite: graduate standing. ARTS695V Special Topics (1-6) (IR) Subject matter not covered in other courses. May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ARTS AND SCIENCES (ARSC) Charles H. Adams The following course may be enrolled in by students in certain special circumstances when approved for studies in off-campus programs. The consent of the Associate Dean of Fulbright College is required. COURSE: ARTS & SCI (ARSC) ARSC500V Study Abroad (3-12) (FA, SP, SU) Open to graduate students studying abroad in officially sanctioned programs. May be repeated for 24 hours. |