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School of Art

Scott Robinson, Director

Art 101
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Faculty

Regents Professors
William E. Arscott, Charles D. Jones

Professors
Peter L. Andrew, Piero Fenci, Gary Q. Frields, Robert P. Kinsell

Associate Professors
Jill Carrington, David A. Lewis

Assistant Professors
Chad Erpelding, Maki Hajikano, Michelle Rozic, Christopher Talbot, Marsha Blount, Lauren McAdams, Neal Cox

Instructor
Matthew Sutherlin

Lecturer
Brad Maule, Gary R. Parker

Areas of Study & Degrees

The School of Art offers degree programs for students interested in art studio, art education and art history. These programs are designed to prepare students for careers in the visual arts ranging from art teaching at all levels to advertising and Web design, art gallery and museum curatorship, art history publishing and many related fields. Art historians and most professional artists continue their studies at the graduate level, and the school’s programs provide preparation for such study.

The school offers the B.A., a traditional liberal arts degree with major concentrations in art history and art studio (advertising design, ceramics, cinematography, digital media, drawing, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture). The B.F.A. is a professional degree program designed for art studio and art education majors, who seek more in-depth preparation. Art studio majors planning to continue their studies at the graduate level should take the B.F.A. program.

Objectives

The mission of the School of Art is to provide high quality baccalaureate, graduate and public educational opportunities suitable for scholars, producers and viewers of art. All of the school’s programs, resources and activities are intended to fulfill this mission.

Among its activities, the School of Art presents an extensive exhibition program through the SFA Gallery on campus and an off-campus Art Center in historic downtown Nacogdoches. The SFA Gallery sponsors the annual Texas National® art competition and exhibition, juried by leading artists of the day. The School of Art provides opportunities to travel to major American and European art centers as part of its programs. Internships in students’ areas of concentration and other educational opportunities for professional development are provided both locally and in regional centers.

The school operates the LaNana Creek Press, the fine arts press of Stephen F. Austin State University, which provides its students and faculty rare opportunities to explore the book as an art form.

Accreditation

The National Association of Schools of Art and Design accredits Stephen F. Austin State University and its programs in visual arts and interior design.

Exhibition of Student Art

The School of Art reserves the privilege of retaining selected student works for exhibition for a period of 12 months after the work is submitted for grading.

Definition of Major Programs

Studio Art emphasis can be chosen from Advertising Design, Ceramics, Cinematography, Digital Media, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture. The Art History major provides a broad study of art history, with opportunity to study a range of cultural traditions.

B.F.A. Degree (Studio Art)

Studio Art Emphasis: This curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers either as professional artists or advertising designers.

  1. A minimum of 78 hours of art, 18 of which must be art history including six semester hours of art history survey, three semester hours of modern art history, and nine semester hours of advanced art history
  2. Sixty semester hours of studio studies, including: 12 semester hours of drawing, six semester hours of design, 21 semester hours in a studio emphasis, nine semester hours in a supporting studio field of art for second concentration,9 semester hours in approved studio electives, and three semester hours of ART 492 (Professional Practices).
  3. Core Requirements (see Degree Requirements in the College of Fine Arts section of this bulletin).

Teacher Certification Programs

To be eligible for admission to the teacher education program, students must meet teacher requirements for certification listed in the College of Education section of this bulletin. Texas law requires satisfactory performance on the TExEX exam. Prior to taking this certification examination, a person must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, must have completed all course work required for the test, and must have approval from the appropriate department. An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher at SFA as well as all coursework in art must be maintained throughout the program.

Studio Art Emphasis with Teacher All-Level Certification in Art requires 51 hours of studio, 12 hours of art history, and 24 hours of professional education. Students who elect Art as a first teaching field are art majors.

  1. A minimum of 66 hours of art, 5 of which must be art history including ART 281, 282, 480 and three semester hours of advanced art history.
  2. Forty-two semester hours of studio studies including ART 100, 101, 110, 130, 210, 220, 240, 250, 395, 490, 499, 12 semester hours in a studio emphasis, and six hours of studio electives.
  3. Twenty-four semester hours of professional education.

    4. Note: Refer to the Educator Certification portion of this bulletin in the College of Education section for specific professional teacher education coursework requirements.

  4. Core Requirements (see Degree Requirements in the College of Fine Arts section of this bulletin).

All-Level Certification K-12:

  1. Courses for art teaching field: ART 100, 101, 110, 130, 210, 220, 240, 250, 490, 499; nine hours art history from ART 281, 282, 480, three hours of advanced art history; 12 hours in a studio emphasis, and six hours studio electives.
  2. Twenty-four semester hours of professional education: SED 370, 371, 450, 460; ELE 441 (three), SED 442 (six), SED 443 (three); Social and Behavioral Sciences, EPS 485 prerequisite for professional education courses, and fulfill TSI and ExCET requirements.
  3. Core Requirements (see Degree Requirements in the College of Fine Arts section of this bulletin).

B.A. Degree

The Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in studio art is appropriate for those students who seek a general course of study with less depth and more breadth than is required by the B.F.A. degree. Though this program does not provide a strong preparation for studio production careers, it may, when combined with an appropriate minor, provide an education suitable for a number of other vocations.

Studio Art Major with an Outside Minor:

Students interested in art-related careers in such areas as interior design, floral and landscape design, art therapy, marketing, arts management, museum work, fashion merchandising, and theater set or costume design should consult with the school of art director for more information.

  1. Major requirements include: Nine hours from ART 100, 110, 130; nine hours art history from ART 281, 282, 480, three hours of advanced art history; nine hours studio emphasis; nine hours studio art electives.
  2. Advanced hour requirements: 21 hours or enough to make 130 total hours from A-D (14 must be advanced hours).
  3. Provisional secondary option: Students who choose this program must take ART 390 and 499.
  4. Minor: 18 hours from a discipline other than art, six of which must be advanced, three of which must be taken in residence.
  5. Core requirements (see Degree Requirements in the College of Fine Arts section of this bulletin).

Art History:

The Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Art History is appropriate for those students who seek academic or professional careers involving Art History, and it provides strong preparation for those who plan to pursue graduate studies in Art History and Criticism. Study in Art History is especially relevant to those seeking careers in college-level teaching, art criticism, gallery and museum curation, art consulting, art publishing, and arts administration. Students majoring in Art History must complete or demonstrate competence at the 232 level of French or Spanish.

  1. Thirty-seven semester hours Art History major: Nine semester hours from ART 281, 282, 480; three hours from ART 483, 488, 489; three hours from ART 445, 485, 486; three hours from ART 484, 487; three hours from ART 481, 482, 491, 497;12 hours electives chosen ART 445, 449,481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 491, or 497; 1 hour from ART 495; three hours from ART 100; three hours from ART 101, 110, 130, and 315.
  2. Three hours from HIS 151, 152.
  3. Minor: 18-21 hours from a discipline other than art, six of which must be advanced, three of which must be taken in residence.
  4. Core requirements (see Degree Requirements in the College of Fine Arts section of this bulletin).

Minor Programs

The usual minor in art consists of 18 semester hours including ART 100; three hours from ART 280, 281, 282; three hours from ART 110, 130; and nine semester hours of art electives of which six must be earned in advanced courses; however, minor curricula especially suited for majors in history, marketing, psychology and horticulture (landscape design) are available. Students majoring in Elementary Education may select an art minor consisting of ART 100, 110, 280, 395, 490, and three semester hours in an advanced art elective. Students majoring in interior design may select an art minor consisting of ART 100, 110; three hours from ART 281, 282, 472, 480; and three to six hours of electives as recommended by minor adviser.

Courses in Art (ART)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are three semester hours credit, three hours lecture per week.

100.    Drawing I (ARTS 1316) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Fundamentals of drawing in various media. Fall, spring.
101. Drawing II (ARTS 1317) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Intermediate problems in drawing with an introduction to the figure. Prerequisite: ART 100 or equivalent. Fall, spring.
110. Design I (ARTS 1311) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Exploratory studies in color and design. Fall, spring.
130. Three-D Design (ARTS 1312) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Study of design principles that apply to three-dimensional materials. Fall, spring.
210. Introduction to Painting (ARTS 2316) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Applied studies in pictorial composition. Prerequisites: ART 100, 110. Fall, spring.
212. Art Film/Video Production – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Basic techniques of art film/video production. Fall, spring.
217. Introduction to Photographic Processes (ARTS 2356) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Introduction to photographic processes and techniques for both commercial and fine art applications. Prerequisites: ART 100, 110 or consent of instructor.
220. Printmaking I (ARTS 2333) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Exploratory studies in the use of basic media and techniques for printmaking. Prerequisites: ART 100, 110. Fall, spring.
230. Sculpture I (ARTS 2326) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Exploratory studies in sculpture. Prerequisites: Art 100, 130. Fall, spring.
240. Art Metal and Jewelry I (ARTS 2341) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Fabrication and casting techniques in art metal and jewelry. Fall, spring.
250. Ceramics I (ARTS 2346) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Introductory study of clay as an artistic medium. Fall, spring.
261. Digital Media I (ARTS 2348) – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Use of the computer as an art tool, an introduction to the Macintosh computer and basic drawing and painting programs. Prerequisite: ART 100, 110 or approval of instructor. Fall, spring.
270. Advertising Design I – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Design fundamentals as applied to advertising layout and production. Prerequisites: ART 100, 110. Fall, spring.
280. Art Appreciation (ARTS 1301) – For the non-art major, focusing on Western cultural history through the visual arts. Fall, spring, summer. Approved for general education requirement.
281. Art History Survey I (ARTS 1303) – Western Art from prehistory to 1400 A.D. Approved for general education requirement. Fall, spring.
282. Art History Survey II (ARTS 1304) – Western Art from 1400 to 1900. Approved for general education requirement. Fall, spring.
311. Watercolor – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Expressive development and practice in watercolor media. Levels A, B, C. Prerequisites: ART 100, 110.
315. Color Theory and Practice – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Practice, theory,a nd study of color in art, media, and design. Levels A, B. Prerequisite: ART 110.
390. Exploring Art: Scope and Sequence – Theory and practice of the Art of Children. Prerequisites: Six semester hours of art or related background studies in education. Fall, spring.
395. Art Development I – Three semester hours, one hour lecture, five lab hours per week. Art production, theory, history and criticism with applications using elementary-level materials and processes. Corequisite with ART 395L. Lecture and laboratory grades computed into one grade; same grade recorded for both lecture and lab. Fall, spring, summer.
400. Drawing III – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Advanced problems in figure drawing. Levels A-F. Prerequisites: ART 100, 101. Fall, spring.
401. Expressive Drawing – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Emphasis given to the creative process and to drawing as an expression. Levels A-F. Prerequisite: ART 100, 101, 110. Spring.
410. Advanced Painting – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Advanced techniques in painting. Levels A-F. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of art including ART 210. Fall, spring.
412. Advanced Art Film/Video Production – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Pre-production, production, post-production film/video techniques. Aesthetic, technical professional approach to film/video. Levels A-F. Prerequisite: ART 212. Fall, spring.
413. Feature Production I – Three semester hours credit. A summer production class where a feature film/video is shot using professional techniques. Class meets MTWRF and Sat. Levels A-D. Prerequisite: Art 212 and consent of instructor. Summer.
414. Feature Production II – Three semester hours credit. A summer production class where a feature film/video is shot using professional techniques. Class meets MTWRF and Sat. Levels A-D. Prerequisite: Art 212 and consent of instructor. Summer.
417. Advanced Photographic Processes – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Advanced work in photographic processes and techniques for both commercial and fine art applications. Levels A-F. Prerequisites: ART 100, 110, 217 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring.
418. Color Photography – Three semester hours, six hours lab, and six hours independent study per week. Advanced work in color photographic processes. Both traditional darkroom and digital processes are explored. Levels A, B. Prerequisite: ART 217.
420. Printmaking II – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Advanced techniques and practice in the use of printmaking processes. Levels A-F. Prerequisite: ART 220. Fall, spring.
425. Book Art Studies – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours assigned independent study per week. Studies in design, theory and production of books as art. Levels A-D. Prerequisite: ART 220 or consent of instructor.
430. Sculpture II – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Advanced sculpture including foundry studio. Levels A-F. Prerequisite: ART 230. Fall, spring.
440. Art Metal and Jewelry II – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Casting and fabrication techniques in art metal and jewelry. Levels A-F. Prerequisite: ART 240. Fall, spring.
445. Northern Renaissance Art – European art north of the Alps from 1300 to 1600. Prerequisites: Nine hours of art, including ART 281, 282 or the equivalent in history.
449. World Traditions in Art – Three semester hours. Study the arts outside the canon of Western civilization, including works of pre-literate people as well as contemporary outsiders in their cultural milieu. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Spring, odd numbered years. Repeatable A, B, C.
450. Ceramics II – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Advanced study of clay as an artistic medium. Levels A-F. Prerequisite: ART 250. Fall, spring.
461. Digital Media II – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Computer techniques for the Fine Arts advanced programs for graphic design, printmaking, drawing, painting, animation and photography. Levels A-F. Prerequisite: ART 261.
462. Digital Media: Interactive Arts – Three semester hours, six hours studio, three hours assigned independent study per week. Advanced work in interactive media. Exploring web-based and other forms of interactive digital processes. Levels A-B. Prerequisite: ART 261. Fall.
470. Advertising Design II – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Techniques for advertising art. Levels A-F. Prerequisite: ART 110, 270. Fall, spring.
471. Typography – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Studio class for the study, practice and theory of designing with type in advertising and graphic design. Level A,B. Prerequisite: Art 270 or permission of instructor.
472. Illustration – Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours of independent study per week. Study and practice of illustration techniques and methods for graphic design application. Prerequisites: ART 100, 110, 270.
479. Ad Design III – AAF campaign. Three semester hours, six hours studio, six hours independent study per week. Creative advertising campaign research, strategy and execution for the American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition. Levels A,B,C. Permission of instructor.
480. Modern Art – Examination of modern art from post-impressionism to pop art. Prerequisites: ART 281, 282, or the equivalent in history or modern languages. Fall, spring.
481. Abstract Expressionism to Postmodern Art – Investigation of developments in the visual arts and art theory from 1945 to the present. Prerequisites: ART 281, 282 and 480 or consent of instructor. Spring, alternate years.
482. Studies in the History of Photography, the Print and Related Media – Investigation of specific topics in photographic and related media, including such topics as “Photography and Modern Art,” “The Printed Image and the Book” and “From Printed Image to Digital Display.” Repeatable A, B, C. Prerequisites: ART 281, 282, or consent of instructor.
483. Greek and Roman Art – Ancient Greek and Roman art from the Geometric period to Constantine. Prerequisites: ART 281, 282 or the equivalent in history of philosophy.
484. Nineteenth-Century European Art – European art from 1750 to 1900, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism. Prerequisites: ART 281, 282 or the equivalent in history or modern languages.
485. Renaissance Art – European art from 1300 to 1600. Prerequisites: Nine hours in art including ART 281, 282 or the equivalent in history.
486. Baroque Art – European art from 1600 to 1750. Prerequisites: Nine hours in art including ART 281, 282, or the equivalent in history.
487. American Art – Art of the United States from the Colonial period to 1960. Emphasis on the 20th century. Prerequisites: ART 281, 282 or consent of instructor.
488. Mexican Art – Development of art in Mexico and related Latin American countries. Prerequisites: Nine hours art history or equivalent in history or modern languages.
490. Art Development II – Three semester hours, one hour lecture, five hours lab per week. Art production, theory, history and criticism with application using intermediate-level materials and processes. Prerequisites: ART 100, 110. Spring, even-numbered years.
491. Special Problems in Art – Independent studies in selected areas of art. May be repeated in differing topics with approval of department chair and instructor. Prerequisites: 18 hours of art. Fall, spring, summer.
492. Professional Practices – Three semester hours. This course is designed to immerse art students in practical and theoretical issues related to their future professional life.
495. Senior Essay – One semester hour, three hours independent study per week. Research and writing of an individual study in the field of art history. Must be taken in the first semester of the senior year. Prerequisite: six hours advanced art history and approval of essay director.
497. Art Topics – Explores special topics in studio art or in art history. Can be repeated in different topics A, B, C, D. Prerequisites: 18 hours of art.
499. Art Development III – Three semester hours, one hour lecture, five hours lab per week. Art production, theory, history and criticism with application using advanced-level materials and processes. Prerequisites: Nine hours of art. Fall of even-numbered years.

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