Art
Central 125
541-552-6386
Judith Ginsburg, Chair
Central 125
541-552-6386
Judith Ginsburg, Chair
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Art
Central 125 541-552-6386 Judith Ginsburg, Chair |
Professors: Katherine Campbell, Wesley Chapman, James Romberg
Associate Professors: Marlene Alt, Cody Bustamante, Judith Ginsburg, Donald Kay, Greer Markle, Margaret Sjogren, Marc Stone
Instructor: Miles Inada
Adjunct Faculty: Kathleen Courian, Karen Cummings, Walt Peterson, Fred Vassar
The 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 each quarter (sample programs are available in Art Department office). Registration is blocked for any student who has not declared a major after the completion of 90 credits or filed a junior plan (forms are available in Art Department office). While faculty advisors do their best to assist their advisees, steady and meaningful progress towards completion of a degree is ultimately the student's responsibility (read Guideline for Normal Progress on page 33).
1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 31.2. 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/cultural perspectives basic to the study of art. These selected courses are prerequisites for upper division work in the various studio areas and further studies in art history.
3. Choose a degree option (See BA/BS Degree in Art or BFA Degree in Art sections below) in consultation with the faculty advisor after completing lower division requirements.
4. Fulfill a Functional Computer Literacy component. To meet this component all art majors must take Art 150 (Issues in Art & Technology) or CS 115 (Microcomputer Applications I). Students are encouraged to take this course during their first fall term at SOU.
5. Fulfill a Writing and Research component. To meet this component all students must demonstrate writing and research skills in addition to the writing requirement of general education Goal I through completion of Writing 123 or 227 or ArtH 301 (Research and Writing about Art).
6. Fulfill a Capstone component. To meet this component all art majors complete the Capstone Experience (Art 493) and Capstone Presentation (Art 494) during the senior year (See Capstone requirements below).
7. Maintain a 3.0 GPA for all coursework within the major.
The required Capstone Experience is a culminating experience for all art majors. The Capstone Experience has an experiential component and a portfolio/presentation component. The experiential component may include museum and gallery practica or internships; applied design projects, practica, or internships; research projects in studio art and art history; student exhibitions; research projects connected with travel and study abroad; and community, public school, and campus projects in art education. Art majors arrange the experiential component with their advisor no later than their last quarter of junior class standing. The Capstone Presentation component focuses on career goals through the completion of a professional portfolio and résumé, oral presentation to a group of peers or professionals, and completion of a written research report on a self-promotion marketing plan or graduate school applications.
The BA/BS in art is a flexible degree program that gives students an opportunity to combine interests in the liberal arts or sciences with a mix of studio/art historical experiences and college-wide electives. In addition to the general requirements for major (see above), the BA and BS degrees have special requirements (see page 32).
The BFA in art is a studiointensive program requiring more credits in studio courses than the BA/BS program. Requirements for the degree are as follows:1. Complete all of the general requirements for major listed above.
2. Apply to the BFA program upon completion of the lower division requirements in the studio art option with the approval of student's advisor in fall or spring. (BFA application and portfolio information are available in the Art Department office.)
3. Develop a detailed junior/senior plan in consultation with a BFA advisor and submit it to the BFA Committee for approval. This plan will serve as the basis for advising and periodic assessment. This plan must be approved within thirty days of acceptance into the program. Changes to this plan must be approved by the BFA Committee.
4. During their junior year, students must begin an upper division studio sequence at the 300 level in one studio concentration area and a second support studio area, and continue in these areas at the 400 level during senior year. Choose from the following areas: ceramics, digital media, fibers, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.
5. Complete a Mid Program Review with the BFA Committee or BFA advisor before senior year in order to assess progress toward degree.
6. Develop an advanced portfolio.
7. Complete an approved written thesis during senior year.
8. Produce a culminating exhibition of artwork during the final year of the program.
The BA/BS and BFA studio art options share the same lower division core requirements. The requirements are as follows:
(44 credits)
Upper Division
(32 credits)
(Total credits in the major) 76
(32 credits)
(44 credits)
(Total credits in the major) 76
(58 credits)
(28 Credits)
(28 credits)
(28 credits)
Select a minimum of 8 credits from the following:
(Students transferring or challenging courses in photography must have a portfolio or show evidence of appropriate level of ability.)
Students who want to teach art at the early childhood/elementary and/or middle school/high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a BA 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 also consult the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT teacher education program.This competitive program requires students to prepare in advance to enhance their 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. A Teacher Licensing in Art advising form is available in the Art Department office.
In addition, admission requires students proficiency in a second language. This requirement can be met by successfully completing two years of a second language at the college or university level or by passing a second language proficiency test at the intermediate level.
1 Must be completed before thesis work begins.2 Studio areas: ceramics, digital media, drawing, fibers, sculpture, painting, photography, and printmaking.