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2D Area Mission Statement
The 2D program is committed to providing a positive environment in which a broad range of artistic viewpoints can flourish. We believe in building a solid foundation of perceptual, technical and theoretical knowledge in order for students to be prepared to successfully pursue their direction of choice. Combining a sound foundation with experimentation and risk-taking is vital for the skilled artist of the future. Exposure to a variety of traditional and contemporary approaches to art making is necessary for students to make informed choices when developing individual visual ideas and directions. The faculty prides itself on nurturing diversity, independent thinking and assisting students in their search for a personal artistic vision.
The painting program has a strong commitment to instilling fundamentals and sound painting practices. A logical progression of complexity of issues, both technical and conceptual, is explored throughout the painting curriculum, where the primary focus is to prepare students to become confident, self-reliant, independent artists.
Students enrolled in any of the art degree programs are required to take an introductory level course in painting, Painting I. Should students choose to concentrate their studies in painting, there are several options. B.F.A. with a major in painting, B.A. with a major in painting or B.S. in art education with painting as the studio area concentration. Students with a non-studio major can also take painting as a minor.
Painting Option |
120 credits | |
Degree Requirements |
Credits |
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| Courses required for the Option are shown in boldface. | ||
| AR 1040 | Fundamentals of Art: Color and Design | 3 |
| AR 1060 | Fundamentals of Art: Form in 3D | 4 |
| AR 1120 | Drawing: Objects, Interiors, Landscapes | 4 |
| AR 2520 | Drawing: Figure in Value | 4 |
| AR 3010 | Painting: Theory and Process | 3 |
| AR 3130 | Drawing: Figure in Color | 3 |
| AR 3250 | Professional 2D Presentation Practices (QRCO) (TECO) | 3 |
| AR 3300 | Process and Printmaking | 3 |
| AR 4800 | Advanced Studio Seminar (INCO) | 3 |
| AR | Ceramics or Sculpture Elective - complete one 3000 level course in either Ceramics or Sculpture [not ARDI] | 4 |
| AR | Painting Option Electives - complete four 3000/4000 level Painting courses [not ARDI] | 13 |
| AH 1110 | Survey of Art I | 3 |
| AH 1120 | Survey of Art II | 3 |
| AH 2700 | Frameworks of Art: 1900 - Present (WRCO) | 3 |
| General Education: | ||
| EN 1200 | Composition | 3 |
| IS 1111 | The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry | 3 |
| MA | Mathematics Foundations | 3 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Directions | 6 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Directions | 6 |
| SIDI | Scientific Inquiry Directions | 6-8 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Directions | 6 |
| DICO | Diversity Connection | 3 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3 |
| Foreign Language (GACO) | 8 | |
| Electives | 17-15 | |
The foreign language requirement for all BA degrees calls for 0-8 credits: one year of one language (6-8 credits); or one 3000/4000 level world language course (3 credits); or being a native speaker of a language other than English (zero credit). |
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*All course information is from the 2009-2010 Catalog.
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