Art
Mission
The
mission of the art department is to mentor artists. Through a sequence of courses,
students develop skills, craftsmanship, and an historical context for their
work. Students contextualize their artistic identities and contribute to the
human experience.
Goals
The
art department has set the following goals as a means to better serve students:
- Students will understand the concept of
idiosyncratic meaning in art and culture.
- Students will create a cohesive body of
artwork that is strong in form and content.
- Students will write, speak, and
research effectively about art, art criticism, and art history.
- Students will possess an advanced level
of competency of skills and knowledge pertaining to the media of art and
design.
- Students will produce works of sound
craft.
- Students will understand aspects of the
field of art and the various careers and venues for artists.
- While at Viterbo University, students
will become arts advocates and participants in community arts and service.
In
keeping with the stated intention of Viterbo University to promote the cultural
growth of every student, the art department offers courses in the history,
appreciation, and practice of art. In order to provide Viterbo students access
to the art and artists of our time, the art department presents a schedule of
exhibitions in various School of Fine Arts gallery spaces, and brings to campus
several visiting artists each year.
For
those students who major in art, the department offers a Bachelor of Arts
degree with a major in studio art, a Bachelor of Art Education, and a Bachelor
of Fine Arts with a concentration in one of eight areas: graphic arts and new
media, printmaking, drawing, photography, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and
interdisciplinary media.
Studio Art
The B.A. in studio art is a liberal arts
degree with an emphasis in studio art. It is suitable for students wishing to
continue on as professional artists, or in related areas. The B.A. in studio
art is an accepted degree for admission to a graduate program (MA or MFA) in
art or related fields.
The B.F.A. in studio art is a professional
degree that enhances career opportunities and is the preferred degree for
entrance into a Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts program. Students choose
a concentration and apply for admission to this honors art program after
completing the art foundations program and the first semester of the sophomore
year. Students working towards the Bachelor of Art Education degree are also
encouraged to apply for this honors art program. Areas of concentration are:
graphic arts and new media, printmaking, drawing, photography, painting,
ceramics, sculpture, and interdisciplinary studies.
Studio Art Major (Bachelor of Arts)
The Bachelor of Art with a major in studio art is a
liberal arts degree with an emphasis in studio art. It is suitable for students
wishing to continue on as a professional artist or work in related areas. The
Bachelor of Arts degree is an accepted degree for admission to a graduate
program in art (M.A. or M.F.A.) or related fields.
- core curriculum and mission seminars – see
the core curriculum section of this catalog
- art requirements – ARTS
111, 112, 121, 122, 160, 161, 300, 308, 370, 371; 27 credits of art studio
- freshman and sophomore reviews, senior
exhibition
- final degree requirements – see
the degree requirements section of this catalog for specific requirements of
the Bachelor of Arts degree as well as final graduation requirements
The total credits of the
major requirements are 57. The core curriculum and mission seminars require
38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400
level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or
substitutions could modify these credit totals.
Studio Art Major (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- core curriculum and mission seminars – see
the core curriculum section of this catalog
- art requirements – ARTS
111, 112, 121, 122, 160, 161; 203 or 305 or 320; 207, 216, 300, 308, 370, 371,
490; 33 credits of art studio (minimum of nine credits within the area of
concentration)
- freshman and sophomore reviews, senior
exhibition
- final degree requirements – see
the degree requirements section of this catalog
The total credits of the major
requirements is 73. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 38-52
credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level,
are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions
could modify these credit totals.
Studio Art Major, Graphic
Arts and New Media Emphasis, (Bachelor
of Fine Arts)
The BFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in graphic arts and new media prepares
students for careers in visual art, graphic design, and new media. Students
apply for admission to this honors art program after completing the Art
Foundation program and the first semester of the sophomore year. The below art
requirements replace the art requirements listed above. A senior show is
required.
- core curriculum and mission seminars – see
the core curriculum section of this catalog
- art requirements – ARTS
111, 112, 121, 122, 160, 161, 203, 207, 216, 228, 239, 308, 370, 371, 490, COMM
118, 141, 230; 23 credits from the following: ARTS 305, 316, 317, 328, 339,
COMM 321, 322, 332, 421 (minimum of nine credits within the area of
concentration)
- senior show
- final degree requirements – see
the degree requirements section of this catalog
The total credits of the major
requirements is 75. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 38-52
credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level,
are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions
could modify these credit totals.
Art Education
Art, Early Childhood through Adolescence,
Education Major (Bachelor of Art Education)
The
Bachelor of Art Education certifies students to teach in K–12 schools.
- core curriculum and mission seminars – see
the core curriculum section of this catalog
Education majors are required to take specific general
education courses to satisfy DPI licensure requirements.
- art requirements – ARTS
111, 112, 115, 121, 122, 160, 161, 206, 207, 216, 228, 370, 371; two from ARTS
203, 305 or 320; ARTS 300 or 308; nine credits of art studio in the area of
concentration
- education requirements – ARTS
361, 362, 463, 464, EDUC 150, 215, 255, 306, 316, 330, 390, 482
- freshman and sophomore reviews, senior
exhibition
- final degree requirements – see
the degree requirements section of this catalog
The
total credits of the major and education requirements are 107. The core
curriculum and mission seminars require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits,
43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer
course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.
See
the School of Education section for teacher education policy. Student teaching
is completed in the final semester.
Studio Art Courses
The
below courses may be used to fulfill the studio requirement in the art majors
and minors above and on previous page: ARTS 111, 112, 115, 118, 121, 122, 203,
207, 216, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 228, 286, 288, 300, 302, 305, 308, 316, 317,
320, 321, 322, 323, 328, 332, 334, 400, 421, 441, 486, 489
Art Minor
- ARTS 111, 112, 121, 122, 160, 161, nine
credits studio of choice
The total credits of the
minor requirements are 27. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions
could modify these credit totals.