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The Department of Art offers a major with an emphasis in either studio art or art history. Courses and programs are designed to meet the needs of:
Students planning to follow graduate or professional programs in studio art or art history. Related fields requiring a strong art background are archaeology, commercial art, medical illustration, industrial design, interior design, display, packaging, film making, museum direction, and gallery operation. Students planning to attend graduate school in studio art may need to design an individualized major.
Students seeking some knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, and those who want an avocational experience in the creative arts or crafts.
Courses without prerequisites in painting, ceramics, crafts, printmaking and sculpture as well as art history are available for students not majoring in art.

Art Major, Studio Art Emphasis

The minimum requirements for an Art major, studio Art emphasis, are ART 106, 107, 115, 116, 350, 367, 475, two courses from ART 203, 223, 224, 225, 226, 254, and one course from ART 351, 352, 353, 354, or 355. Fifteen hours must come from courses numbered 300 or above.

Art Major, Art History Emphasis

The minimum requirements for an Art major, art history emphasis, are ART 106, 107, 116, 367, 475; three courses from ART 362, 363, 365, 366, 368, 370; and two courses from ART 114, 115, 203, 223, 224, 225, 226, 254, 350. Fifteen hours must come from courses numbered 300 or above.

Major Project

A major project, consisting of a graduation exhibition for the studio emphasis or a research paper for the art history emphasis, is required of each major in art and will be undertaken during the senior year in addition to regular class work. The major project must be of sufficient quality to merit the approval of the Art faculty.

With the consent of the student, the Art faculty may make a selection of outstanding work from the graduation exhibition to be retained as a part of the permanent collection of the University without compensation to the student. Any art work may be retained for exhibition over a period not to exceed two years.

Art Minor

A minor in Art consists of 15 hours, to include one course from ART 106, 107; one course from ART 115, 116; and three art electives, two of which must come from courses numbered 300 or above.

Photography Minor

A minor in Photography consists of five courses: PHO 221, 323, 424, and two courses from ART 116, 367, or CTA 165. Photography courses do not count toward a major in art.

Departmental Honors

Majors may attain Departmental Honors by fulfilling the following requirements: (1) earn an overall grade point average of 3.50; (2) earn a 3.50 grade point average in all art courses; (3) complete with distinction a major project consisting of a graduation exhibition or a research paper during the senior year.

Montserrat’s Art History Minor provides an opportunity for students with a keen interest in art history to further develop their knowledge of the history and context of the visual arts. Students go beyond the survey, conducting in-depth study of different periods and places, and analyzing theory and criticism. A minor in art history is especially advantageous for graduates who wish to pursue careers as educators, curators, critics and arts administrators, or as preparation for graduate programs in art history, art education, design, and studio art.

The Art Department emphasizes personal expression, alternative approaches and experimentation for its Studio Art students; and, at the same time, stresses fundamental concepts that unify all art and still allow infinite variation.

It shares the belief that intensive work, study and involvement in art prepare the student for professional art training or personal career goals.

Students pursuing a B.A. in Art with an emphasis in Studio Art must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours in five of the following areas: alternative media, ceramics, graphic design, painting, papermaking, printmaking, photography or sculpture.

Advanced standing in the Art Department is achieved after faculty evaluate a student’s portfolio, normally during the second semester of the student’s sophomore year. The department notifies students of portfolio review dates.

Following the evaluation, students are notified of admittance to the department or advised to resubmit a portfolio the following semester. Students who don’t receive a favorable evaluation are advised to seek another department for their major.

If you plan on majoring in art, dance, music, or theatre, you must complete a portfolio review or audition as part of your application to Webster.

Requirements for a Minor in Studio Art

A minor in studio art consists of a minimum of six courses distributed as follows:
Beginning, intermediate and advanced level courses in one of these areas of concentration: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, two-dimensional design.
An additional introductory-level course in an area other than the chosen concentration.
Two courses chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser. One of these courses must be at the advanced 300-400 level, and may or may not be in the area of concentration.
For the minor in studio art, transfer students may transfer two courses equivalent to courses offered in the studio program.

Honors Program

Departmental honors in studio are awarded to those majors who have completed a substantive body of significant work in one or more studio disciplines. Nominations for honors are submitted by individual faculty members, and the final decision rests with the entire studio faculty. Senior standing is required.

Number Course Faculty Credit Hours
ART131 Photography I Roy Pope
Regina Skouson
Christian Widmer
Michael Mulno 3
NOTE: Students will be expected to furnish some photo supplies for their own use including film and paper. ART131 will transfer to ASU, NAU, and UofA as equivalent to their Photo I. Cost estimate: Approximately $228 for tuition and registration fee, $20 special lab fees, plus the cost of photo supplies and possibly the cost of a text book at the instructor’s discretion.
ART132 Photography II Michael Mulno
Regina Skouson 3

NOTE: ART132 meets concurrently with other photography courses. Cost estimate: Approximately $228 for tuition and registration fee, $20 special lab fees, plus the cost of photo supplies and possibly the cost of a text book at the instructor’s discretion. Prerequisite: ART131 Photography I.
ART142 Introduction to Digital Photography Kelley Kirkpatrick 3
Cost estimate: Approximately $228 for tuition and registration fee, $20 special lab fees, plus the cost of photo supplies and possibly the cost of a text book at the instructor’s discretion.
ART143 Intermediate Digital Photography Scott Lizama 3
Cost estimate: Approximately $228 for tuition and registration fee, $20 special lab fees, plus the cost of photo supplies and possibly the cost of a text book at the instructor’s discretion.
ART290AC Studio Art
3
NOTE: ART 290AC meets concurrently with other photography courses. Cost estimate: Approximately $228 for tuition and registration fee, $20 special lab fees, plus the cost of photo supplies and possibly the cost of a text book at the instructor’s discretion.

Educational Objectives

The Department of Art and Art History provides facilities and instruction to serve equally the needs of the general student for participation in and appreciation of the visual arts and those of students with specialized interests and abilities preparing for careers in the production, teaching, utilization, and interpretation of Art and Art History.
Degree Programs

The Department of Art and Art History offers two degrees: the Bachelor of Arts with tracks in Art History, General Study and Studio Art and the Bachelor of Fine Arts with specializations in Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography/Digital Imaging, Graphic Design/Multimedia and Ceramics. The B.A. requires a minimum of 36 credit hours in the department with a grade of C or higher. The B. A. major is also required to have a minor outside the department. Minor requirements are specified by each department and are listed in the Bulletin. The B.F.A. requires a minimum of 72 credit hours in the department, a grade of C or higher in each course, a successful portfolio review, and at least a 3.0 average in departmental courses. The B.F.A. major is not required to have a minor outside the department.

A 115 Beginning Design: 2-D (3)

A 116 Beginning Design: 3-D (3)

A 117 Beginning Design: Color (3)

A 130 Beginning Drawing (3)

A 135 Beginning Life Drawing (3)

Upper-division art history (16)

Choose four:

A 304 Art History: Modernism

A 305 Art History: Modernism

A 306 Art History: Modernism

A 404 Non-Western Art

A 405 Women in Art

A 406 Special Topics

A minor in studio art consists of five studio courses, at least one of which must be at the 300 level. This means that the student must take two foundation-level courses (Arts 116 or Arts 111 or Arts 112) and three additional courses, one of which is a 300-level course. Students contemplating a studio minor should take careful note of the prerequisites for 200- and 300-level courses. Art history majors may minor in studio art by taking four additional studio courses above and beyond the two required for the major (for a total of six).

The major in studio art gives a thorough education in the traditions of twentieth-century drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In addition to extensive studio courses, the major covers the history of art and its role in contemporary society.

The introductory two-term sequence, called Theory and Techniques of Studio Art, focuses on developing the fundamentals of visual language. The major culminates in Open Studio and the Senior Show, immersing the student in building and exhibiting a body of work.

The minors in ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture and printmaking each have a strong foundation in the basic requirements of an art major, as well as in-depth experiences in one of the department’s program areas, ensuring that each student has a broad understanding of the visual language and is able to articulate visual ideas.