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Fine Arts Center, 419-372-2786
The
School of Art offers a Bachelor of Arts degree.
This program is designed for those interested
in art but not seeking a focus on the studio
arts. The requirements for the B.A. in Art degree,
in addition to general requirements listed in
the Academic
Policies section of this catalog, are the
completion of 30 semester hours, including ART
102, ART
103,
ART 112, and ARTH
145 or 146,
and an overall GPA of 2.85. No classes used
in the major may be counted toward the minor.
Students should consult with an art faculty
advisor for guidance in selecting courses.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students
in art are expected to:
-
Demonstrate basic technical abilities within
the studio media.
- Engage
in and apply scholarly and/or creative research
in visual, written, and oral context.
- Apply
knowledge of art history, criticism, and theory
to their chosen field of study.
- Demonstrate
the ability to contextualize their art experience
within their chosen field of study.
Degree,
Bachelor of Arts — minor required
Major, Art (36 hours) — click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
Minor,
Art (21 hours)
Major,
Art History (42 hours) — click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
Minor,
Art History (21 hours)
Degree,
Bachelor of Fine Arts
The School of Art offers studio majors in two-dimensional
studies, three-dimensional studies, art education
2-D, art education 3-D, digital arts, and graphic
design. The major in two-dimensional studies
requires completion of the 3 art foundation
courses, 9 required courses within the major
area, 3 courses in the 2D studio capstone, 6
courses of studio art support, 4 courses of
art history, necessary hours of electives from
within the School of Art or college, and 3 courses
of academic electives. The major in three-dimensional
studies requires completion of the 3 art foundation
courses, 10 required courses within the major
area, 3 courses in the 3D studio capstone, 5
courses of studio art support, 4 courses of
art history, necessary hours of electives from
within the School of Art or college, and 3 courses
of academic electives. The digital arts major
requires completion of 3 art foundation courses,
8 courses in the major area, 2 courses of digital
arts studio capstone, 7 courses of studio art
support, 4 courses of art history, necessary
hours of electives from within the School of
Art or college, CS
201, and 2 courses of academic electives.
The major in graphic design requires completion
of 3 art foundation courses, 2 studio core courses,
pre-major review, 7 courses in the studio area,
1 course of graphic design studio capstone,
7 courses of studio art support, 4 courses of
art history, necessary hours of electives from
within the School of Art or college, and 3 courses
of academic electives. The art education major
with a specialization in either 2D studies or
3D studies requires completion of 3 art foundation
courses, 7 courses of 2D or 3D studio requirements,
2 courses of 2D or 3D studio capstone, 4 courses
of studio art support, 4 courses of art history,
6 courses of art education core, and 2 courses
of art education capstone. Students should consult
each semester with their B.F.A. advisor in the
School of Art concerning progress and course
sequence.
Two-dimensional
studies
— click
for 2009-2010
course requirements
Three-dimensional
studies — click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
Graphic
Design — click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
*Students may become pre-graphic design candidates
at any time during their academic program. Following
art foundations (ART 102, 103, 112), pre-majors
will take ARTD
201 and 202.
Following the ARTD 202 course, all pre-graphic
design candidates will take part in the design
portfolio review process in order to be admitted
into the graphic design major. Accepted students
then continue with the necessary course requirements
to complete the B.F.A. degree in graphic design.
All transfer students will be designated as
pre-graphic design candidates and must complete
the portfolio review to be accepted into the
graphic design major.
Digital
Arts — click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
Art
Education
Learning
outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students
are expected to:
- Examine
the relationship and influence of the visual
arts in social, historical, cultural, and
aesthetic contexts;
- Demonstrate
proficiency in technical, conceptual, and
critical abilities within studio media;
- Plan
and teach art curricula, based on theories
of child development and first-hand experience
with individual students, for pre-kindergarten
through young adult learners;
- Design
art curricula that reflect the purposes of
art education, the breadth of art, and the
goals of a general education;
- Demonstrate
critical and reflective thinking, oral and
written communication abilities, and management
skills; and
- Exhibit
professional behavior when working with students,
parents, other educators, and community members.
In
addition to the BFA course requirements, the
BFA Art Education majors are required to complete
a specialization in either 2D Studies or 3D
Studies. A student interested in Digital Arts
or Graphic Design may work with an art education
advisor and a studio advisor to complete the
necessary requirements for both areas. An Art
Education major who has completed the degree
program is eligible for multi-age (ages 3-21,
preschool through grade 12) visual art licensure,
providing that they have an accumulative 2.5
GPA and have successfully completed the Praxis
II examination. A degree can be completed in
8 semesters if the student also enrolls in summer
school classes, or the student may elect to
fulfill the requirements over 9 semesters. Graduates
may also become employed in museum education
and community arts programs.
Students
are considered pre-BFA Art Education majors
until they have met the requirements for a BFA
Art Education major. In order to become an art
education major, students must fulfill the following
prerequisites:
- complete
at least 45 semester hours at BGSU (transfer
students must complete at least 15 of the
45 semester hours at BGSU) with an overall
GPA of 2.75;
- attain
a grade of "C" or better in GSW
112 and ARTE
252
To
fulfill the prerequisites for teaching internship,
students must:
- complete
the following with a "C" or better:
GSW
112; IPC
102; EDHD
201; and ARTE
252, 342, 352, 382, 407, and 452;
- maintain
a 2.5 minimum accumulative GPA.
Art
Education 2D —
click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
OR
Art
Education 3D
— click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
Students
who hold an undergraduate degree and desire
licensure to teach should contact a School of
Art art education advisor. The following courses
are required for teacher licensure: ARTE
252, 342, 352, 382, 407, 452, 492/497;
IPC 102;
PSYC 101; MATH
elective;
EDHD 201; EDFI
302; EDFI
408; and EDTL
421.
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