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Professors: Cody Bustamante, Wesley Chapman, Greer Markle, James Romberg, Margaret Sjogren
Associate Professors: Marlene Alt, Judith Ginsburg, Donald Kay, Marc Stone
Assistant Professors: Miles Inada, Sanford Shaman
Adjunct Faculty: Karen Cummings, Walt Peterson, Fred VassarThe Department of Art degree programs embrace interdisciplinary and culturally diverse approaches to the study of art while maintaining the best traditions of the discipline. Our curriculum develops creativity and lifelong learning in our students; it also prepares them for careers and graduate degrees in the visual arts and related fields.The Department of Art offers courses in ceramics, digital media (computers), drawing, fibers, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, art history, theory, and art education.
General studio art, art history, and photography
Potential majors must complete a Declaration of Major form and meet with the department chair for initial advising and assignment of an advisor. Applications and appointments with the chair are made in the department office. Entering freshmen should take at least two art courses a quarter and should plan to complete the lower division core curriculum by the end of the sophomore year. Sample programs are available in the art department office. Registration is blocked for any student who has not declared a major after the completion of 90 credit hours or filed a junior plan (forms are available in the art department office). Meaningful progress toward completion of a degree is ultimately the student's responsibility. Faculty advisors will assist students in achieving academic goals and assessing career options (read Guidelines for Normal Progress on page 32).
1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 30.
2. Complete lower division requirements for a studio art option or art history option before taking upper division (300- and 400-level) courses. These lower division requirements provide technical skills, visual literacy, and knowledge of historical and cultural perspectives basic to the study of art and are prerequisites for upper division work.
3. Choose a degree option (See BA/BS Degree in Art or BFA Degree in Art sections below) in consultation with the faculty advisor(s) after completing lower division requirements and beginning upper division coursework.
4. Satisfy the University writing and research requirement by completing Wr 123 or 227 or ArtH 301 (Research and Writing about Art).
5. Fulfill a capstone component (see capstone requirements below).
6. Maintain a 3.0 GPA for all coursework within the major.
The required capstone is a culminating experience for all art majors. The capstone experience has an experiential component (Art 493 for BA/BS students; Art 403 and 409 for BFA students) and a portfolio/presentation component (Art 494 for all art students). The experiential component may include museum and gallery practica or internships; applied design projects; research projects in studio art and art history; student exhibitions; research projects connected with travel and study abroad; or community, public school, and campus projects in art education. Students must complete a written paper reflecting their capstone project. Art majors arrange the experiential component with their advisor no later than their last quarter of junior class standing. To fulfill the experiential component for the BFA, students produce a culminating exhibition of artwork and a written thesis during the final year of the program. The capstone presentation component focuses on career goals through the completion of a portfolio and résumé, an oral presentation to a group of peers and professionals, and an outline of possible goals and strategies.
The BA/BS in art is a flexible degree program allowing students to combine interest in the liberal arts, sciences, or business with a mix of studio art and art history experiences and collegewide electives. Students may select either a studio art option or an art history option. In addition to the general requirements for an art major listed above, students need to be familiar with the University requirements for a BA or BS degree (see page 31).
The BFA in art is designed for those students who exhibit strong studio discipline and the desire to pursue studio research in greater depth. The degree requires an additional 24 credits of studio work over the BA/BS degree, emphasizing study in one area of concentration with additional studio work in a second or support area. Interested students must submit an application and portfolio for acceptance to the BFA program after completing the lower division course requirements for the studio art option. Prior to their senior year, students must also successfully complete a mid-program review by the BFA Committee. Specific department requirements are listed below.
Total credits in the major 76
Junior year or after completion of lower division studio emphasis requirements:
Total credits in the major 102
Total credits in the major 76
General Studio Art (28 credits)
Instructor permission required. Note: Students transferring or challenging courses in photography must have a portfolio or show evidence of appropriate level of ability.
Select a minimum of 8 credits from the following:
Students who want to teach art at the elementary, middle school, or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a BA/BS degree in art before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT teacher education program.This competitive program requires students to prepare in advance to enhance their chances of acceptance into the program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children in the public schools or other art programs prior to application to the MAT program are required. An art education advising form is available in the art department office.
Students completing requirements for an interdisciplinary degree with a major in fine and performing arts may meet a portion of the major requirements with upper division courses in the field of art. See the Interdepartmental Degrees curricula on page 137 for a complete description of the electives and requirements for this program.
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