Art (ART) Undergraduate Programs

101 KIEHLE VISUAL ARTS CENTER/ (320) 308-4283
www.stcloudstate.edu/art

A program in the College of Fine Arts and Humanities.

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

BA – Art
BA – Art History
BFA – Studio Art; emphases in
- Graphic Design
- 2-D Media
- 3-D Media
- Integrated Media
BS – Art Education
Minor – Art
- Graphic Design

Program admission and performance requirements

Admission - Department

completion of the 15-credit first year foundation sequence (ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105)
2.50 GPA or higher in art foundation courses taken at SCSU
successful completion of the art department portfolio review

Admission – Teacher Education

grades of “C” or better in ENG 191 or ART 198 and CMST 192
2.50 GPA or higher overall
consult with Department of Art for more details

Graduation – Department and Teacher Education

2.50 GPA or higher overall
more information in sections on Teacher Development and College of Education

Graduation – University

BA in Art history – minor or one year of a foreign language

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

120 credits
40 credits in General Education
1 credit in PESS 122
45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
30 credits in residence at SCSU
2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

(See this section and the section on the College of Fine Arts and Humanities for more information.)

Chairperson: David Sebberson.
Faculty: Baugnet, Christensen, Gainey, Gorcica, Happel Christian, Horochowski, Kaplow, Lee, Levy, Metcalf, Mizuno, Quinn, Sebberson, Tapola, Williams.

The mission of the Department of Art is based upon four objectives: 1) To introduce students to the visual arts through lectures, discussions, and studio experiences; 2) To provide a current and timely preparation for the studio artist or graphic designer; 3) To prepare effective artists/teachers to teach art to private and public school students from preschool to grade twelve, as prescribed by the Minnesota State Department of Education and the Minnesota Board of Teaching in accordance with current educational standards; 4) To acquaint students with the history of art and its function as a global language.

In meeting our mission we prepare art and design students to:

develop the capacity to identify and solve problems within a variety of physical, technological, social, and cultural contexts;
become familiar with and develop competence in a number of art and design techniques;
understand the components and processes integral to work in the visual arts and design;
acquire capabilities to integrate art and design knowledge and skills;
understand critical, cultural, and historical contexts of visual arts and design.

The department offers course work pursuant to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.

Art Major Acceptance Requirements

Before students will be formally admitted to an art major(excluding art history), they must:

Complete the 15-credit first year foundation sequence (ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105);
Attain a GPA of 2.5 or better in art Foundation courses taken at SCSU.

Successfully complete the art department portfolio review.

Art Major Graduation Requirement

2.50 or better overall grade point average for all art majors (B.A., B.S., B.F.A.).

Students fulfill the university's upper-division writing requirement by successfully completing one of the following courses: ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 437, 438, 439.

Bachelor of Arts

Art History Major (39)

Art History Courses (36): ART 230, 231, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436,437, 438, 439
Studio experience (3): ART 101, 102, 104, 130
This major requires either one year in a single foreign language OR a minor. It also requires an additional 15 credits of 300- and 400-level courses to meet the university's requirement for upper-division credits. These credits may be from any department including Foreign Language or that of the minor.

Art Major (51)
First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231
Upper-division studio electives from the following (9): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 380, 381, 382, 385
Upper-division studio electives from the following (3): ART 360, 370
Upper-division elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 361, 371, 384, 386

Art history electives from the following (6): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439

In addition, students must earn 21 credits of 300- and 400- level electives to meet the university's upper-division requirement for graduation. These electives may be from any department, including art.

Art Minor (27)
ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 230, 231
Studio electives from the following (6): ART 309, 340, 350, 351, 360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385

Graphic Design Minor (21)
ART 101, 102, 105, 220, 221, 320,332 or 436

Bachelor of Science - Art Education

Comprehensive Major (Grades K-12) (53) and Professional Education (36-39)
First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231
Art Education courses (8): ART 390, 395, 490
Studio courses (15): ART 340, 350 or 351, 360, 370, 385
Art history electives from the following (3): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439

Professional Education Sequence for Pre K-12 and 5-12 Majors (36-39)
ED 300; CEEP 262, 361; IM 422-522; HLTH 301; HURL 497-597, 498-598 (co-requisites); ENGL/ED 460-560; SPED 425-525; ED 421-521 and ED 431-531 and ED 441-541 (co-requisites): ED 466 or 467.
All professional education courses must be successfully completed (with a grade of "C" or better) prior to student teaching. In addition, students must have the approval of their major department, 2.5 grade point average, and admission to Teacher Education. Student teaching requires full day, full semester commitment of the student teachers. Some major departments require a seminar during student teaching. Application for student teaching is required at least two semesters prior to the semester of student teaching. Information meetings about student teaching are held each fall semester.

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art

Students must select either the graphic design emphasis or one of the fine arts emphases.

Emphasis in Graphic Design (78)

First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105

Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231

Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385

Studio elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 361, 371, 384, 386

Art History credits (6)

At least three credits from the following (3-6): ART 332, 436

Remaining electives from the following (0-3): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 437, 438, 439

Emphasis (30): ART 220, 221, 320, 321, 322, 420, 421, 422, 444 (6 Cr.)

Emphases in Fine Arts

2-D Media (78)

First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105

Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231

Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385

Studio elective from the following (3): ART 361, 371, 384, 386

Art History (3): ART 437

Art history electives from the following (3): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 438, 439

Emphasis (30)

Core (9): ART 311 or 315, 340, 350 or 351

Studio Investigations (12): Cannot take courses counted for the core: 311, 312 (3-12), 315, 341 (3-12), 350, 351, 352 (3-12)

Advanced Studies (9): ART 401 (6), ART 402

3-D Media (78)

First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105

Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231

Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385

Studio elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 384, 386

Art History (3): ART 437

Art history electives from the following (6): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 438, 439

Emphasis (30)

Core (9): ART 360, 370, 380

Studio Investigations (12): ART 361 (3-12), 371 (3-12)

Advanced Studies (9): ART 401 (6), ART 402

Integrated Media (78)

First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105

Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231

Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 370

Studio elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 361, 371

Art History (3): ART 437

Art history electives from the following (6): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 438, 439

Emphasis (30)

Core (9): ART 360, 383, 385

Studio Investigations (12): ART 380, 381 (3-6), 382 (3-6), 384 (3-6), 386 (3-6)

Advanced Studies (9): ART 401 (6), ART 402

St. Cloud State University

Undergraduate Catalog

Art (ART) Undergraduate Programs

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

Program admission and performance requirements

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

Art Major Acceptance Requirements

Art Major Graduation Requirement

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science - Art Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art

Undergraduate Catalog (contact information)

	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Undergraduate Catalog Table of Contents \| Undergraduate Programs \| Undergraduate Course Descriptions \| Academic Calendar \| Alphabetical Index Additional Art Catalog Information Art (ART) Undergraduate Programs 101 KIEHLE VISUAL ARTS CENTER/ (320) 308-4283 www.stcloudstate.edu/art A program in the College of Fine Arts and Humanities. Programs at a Glance Degree programs BA – Art BA – Art History BFA – Studio Art; emphases in Graphic Design 2-D Media 3-D Media Integrated Media BS – Art Education Minor – Art Graphic Design Program admission and performance requirements Admission - Department completion of the 15-credit first year foundation sequence (ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105) 2.50 GPA or higher in art foundation courses taken at SCSU successful completion of the art department portfolio review Admission – Teacher Education grades of “C” or better in ENG 191 or ART 198 and CMST 192 2.50 GPA or higher overall consult with Department of Art for more details Graduation – Department and Teacher Education 2.50 GPA or higher overall more information in sections on Teacher Development and College of Education Graduation – University BA in Art history – minor or one year of a foreign language University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees 120 credits 40 credits in General Education 1 credit in PESS 122 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses 30 credits in residence at SCSU 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards) (See this section and the section on the College of Fine Arts and Humanities for more information.) Chairperson: David Sebberson. Faculty: Baugnet, Christensen, Gainey, Gorcica, Happel Christian, Horochowski, Kaplow, Lee, Levy, Metcalf, Mizuno, Quinn, Sebberson, Tapola, Williams. The mission of the Department of Art is based upon four objectives: 1) To introduce students to the visual arts through lectures, discussions, and studio experiences; 2) To provide a current and timely preparation for the studio artist or graphic designer; 3) To prepare effective artists/teachers to teach art to private and public school students from preschool to grade twelve, as prescribed by the Minnesota State Department of Education and the Minnesota Board of Teaching in accordance with current educational standards; 4) To acquaint students with the history of art and its function as a global language. In meeting our mission we prepare art and design students to: develop the capacity to identify and solve problems within a variety of physical, technological, social, and cultural contexts; become familiar with and develop competence in a number of art and design techniques; understand the components and processes integral to work in the visual arts and design; acquire capabilities to integrate art and design knowledge and skills; understand critical, cultural, and historical contexts of visual arts and design. The department offers course work pursuant to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. Art Major Acceptance Requirements Before students will be formally admitted to an art major(excluding art history), they must: Complete the 15-credit first year foundation sequence (ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105); Attain a GPA of 2.5 or better in art Foundation courses taken at SCSU. Successfully complete the art department portfolio review. Art Major Graduation Requirement 2.50 or better overall grade point average for all art majors (B.A., B.S., B.F.A.). Students fulfill the university's upper-division writing requirement by successfully completing one of the following courses: ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 437, 438, 439. Bachelor of Arts Art History Major (39) Art History Courses (36): ART 230, 231, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436,437, 438, 439 Studio experience (3): ART 101, 102, 104, 130 This major requires either one year in a single foreign language OR a minor. It also requires an additional 15 credits of 300- and 400-level courses to meet the university's requirement for upper-division credits. These credits may be from any department including Foreign Language or that of the minor. Art Major (51) First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231 Upper-division studio electives from the following (9): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 380, 381, 382, 385 Upper-division studio electives from the following (3): ART 360, 370 Upper-division elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 361, 371, 384, 386 Art history electives from the following (6): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439 In addition, students must earn 21 credits of 300- and 400- level electives to meet the university's upper-division requirement for graduation. These electives may be from any department, including art. Art Minor (27) ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 230, 231 Studio electives from the following (6): ART 309, 340, 350, 351, 360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385 Graphic Design Minor (21) ART 101, 102, 105, 220, 221, 320,332 or 436 Bachelor of Science - Art Education Comprehensive Major (Grades K-12) (53) and Professional Education (36-39) First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231 Art Education courses (8): ART 390, 395, 490 Studio courses (15): ART 340, 350 or 351, 360, 370, 385 Art history electives from the following (3): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439 Professional Education Sequence for Pre K-12 and 5-12 Majors (36-39) ED 300; CEEP 262, 361; IM 422-522; HLTH 301; HURL 497-597, 498-598 (co-requisites); ENGL/ED 460-560; SPED 425-525; ED 421-521 and ED 431-531 and ED 441-541 (co-requisites): ED 466 or 467. All professional education courses must be successfully completed (with a grade of "C" or better) prior to student teaching. In addition, students must have the approval of their major department, 2.5 grade point average, and admission to Teacher Education. Student teaching requires full day, full semester commitment of the student teachers. Some major departments require a seminar during student teaching. Application for student teaching is required at least two semesters prior to the semester of student teaching. Information meetings about student teaching are held each fall semester. Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art Students must select either the graphic design emphasis or one of the fine arts emphases. Emphasis in Graphic Design (78) First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231 Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385 Studio elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 361, 371, 384, 386 Art History credits (6) At least three credits from the following (3-6): ART 332, 436 Remaining electives from the following (0-3): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 437, 438, 439 Emphasis (30): ART 220, 221, 320, 321, 322, 420, 421, 422, 444 (6 Cr.) Emphases in Fine Arts 2-D Media (78) First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231 Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385 Studio elective from the following (3): ART 361, 371, 384, 386 Art History (3): ART 437 Art history electives from the following (3): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 438, 439 Emphasis (30) Core (9): ART 311 or 315, 340, 350 or 351 Studio Investigations (12): Cannot take courses counted for the core: 311, 312 (3-12), 315, 341 (3-12), 350, 351, 352 (3-12) Advanced Studies (9): ART 401 (6), ART 402 3-D Media (78) First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231 Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 380, 381, 382, 383, 385 Studio elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 384, 386 Art History (3): ART 437 Art history electives from the following (6): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 438, 439 Emphasis (30) Core (9): ART 360, 370, 380 Studio Investigations (12): ART 361 (3-12), 371 (3-12) Advanced Studies (9): ART 401 (6), ART 402 Integrated Media (78) First Year Foundations (15): ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 Second Year Foundations (12): ART 201, 202, 230, 231 Studio electives from the following (12): ART 309, 311, 315, 340, 350, 351, 370 Studio elective from the following (3): ART 312, 341, 352, 361, 371 Art History (3): ART 437 Art history electives from the following (6): ART 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 438, 439 Emphasis (30) Core (9): ART 360, 383, 385 Studio Investigations (12): ART 380, 381 (3-6), 382 (3-6), 384 (3-6), 386 (3-6) Advanced Studies (9): ART 401 (6), ART 402 Undergraduate Catalog (contact information) 720 4th Avenue South - St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498 Page Revised: 11/18/2009 Phone: (320) 308-3144 © 2009 St. Cloud State University Site Map \| Map & Directions \| Contact SCSU \| Accreditations St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. 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