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School of Art & Design
Director: Dennis Morimoto, Ed.D.
The School of Art & Design offers the opportunity to study the artistic aspects of our heritage, our culture, visual communications and personal artistic expression, as well as the arts of other cultures and civilizations. It is the purpose of the school to provide a comprehensive education in the visual arts through studio practice, art history, cultural studies, and critical studies.
Students learn to produce works of art in a variety of media and to understand the processes of various art forms as they relate to personal expression and professional application. Through the programs of the School of Art & Design, students learn to analyze and make reasoned, critical judgments about the significance and quality of works of art. This approach gives students an excellent background for recognizing and understanding art in context, which is necessary preparation for many careers in the visual arts.
In addition, students pursuing Art Education Studies will have demonstrated the ability to teach art effectively in grades K-12.
Visual Arts B.A.
Art Emphasis
The art emphasis is a liberal arts program designed to give students broad exposure to the studio arts and art history.
It prepares the artist and crafts person. It is an ideal preparatory program for students planning to do advanced or graduate study in art and art history.
Graphic Arts Emphasis
The graphic arts emphasis prepares students for careers in the commercial fields of art, such as computer graphics, graphic design, illustration, advertising, photography, publications, and other areas of visual communications.
Students work toward the completion of a required professional quality placement portfolio.
Computer Graphics Concentration. This concentration focuses on two and three dimensional computer graphics, introduction to animation production, computer art, multimedia, web-based techniques, visualization and information graphics, teaching and corporate training. Students graduating from the Computer Graphics area may find employment in a variety of areas including: animation, web graphics, web site development, 2D and 3D graphics, publications, visualization, multimedia, and illustration.
Graphic Design Concentration. This program prepares students to work as visual thinkers and communicators using a variety of traditional print and emerging electronic media. Students are prepared to work professionally as designers, art directors, creative directors, and illustrators for design firms, corporate design groups, advertising agencies, publishers, television stations, or nonprofit organizations.
Photographic Imaging Concentration. Courses in photographic imaging have been designed to increase an understanding of the most universal language in the world today - that of photographic images. Courses are designed to provide experiences in the fundamentals of photographic imaging which will lead to the achievement of objectives. Traditional photographic techniques, as well as experimental, non-traditional, and digital imaging techniques, are included in the curriculum.
Art K-12 Teaching Emphasis
The art education emphasis is a K-12 teacher education program preparing students to teach visual arts in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. The art education program requires competency in visual art technique and processes, analysis of the place of the arts in our historical heritage and current community, and the ability to apply the arts to human growth and learning. Satisfactory completion of requirements leads to K-12 art education licensure.
Course Level and Portfolio Review
Admission. To become a major in the School of Art & Design, you first become a Pre -Visual Arts major. Pre -Visual Arts majors need to successfully complete the four Foundations Courses (Art 181, 182, 183, and 184) and the Foundations Portfolio Review before they can apply for full Visual Arts major status. The Portfolio is assessed on presentation and is reviewed by Visual Arts Foundation faculty.
Application for admission to full Visual Arts major/minor status should take place after successful completion of the Foundations Portfolio Review with a minimum score of 3 on a 4 point scale, and an earned cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the four Foundations Courses - Art 181, 182, 183, and 184. Application for full Visual Arts major /minor status is completed by filling out a "Change of Major/Minor" form, available from the school. Proof of successful completion of the Foundations Portfolio Review and earned GPA of 2.5 in Art 181, 182, 183, and 184 must be submitted with the Change of Major/Minor form.
It is important to note that the Visual Arts major is a two-year program beyond the time at which a pre-major is admitted with full Visual Arts major status. Whether admitted as a sophomore, junior or senior, the newly admitted Visual Arts major will often need two full academic years to complete the major course requirements. Seniors and transfer students who are considering applying to become Visual Arts majors are advised that it is not possible to complete the Pre-Major and Major requirements in fewer than four regular semesters.
Should the number of qualified applicants exceed space available in required courses, the school will admit only those students ranking highest in cumulative grade point averages.
Senior Portfolio
An exit level Senior Portfolio assessment is required prior to graduation. The portfolio consists of work from the student's concentration area. Students are evaluated on their knowledge and successful demonstration of: professional portfolio preparation of art work, art history and cultures, and verbal and written critical analysis.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Visual Arts M.A.
The graduate program in the School of Art & Design leads to the Master of Arts degree. It offers an in-depth and individualized course of study. The program provides opportunities for students who want to develop advanced expertise in art education, art history, and studio arts. Courses from any of the program areas are suitable for the K-12 art educator seeking a Master's degree. The M.A. degree can also be used in preparation for further, more advanced, graduate studies. It is the goal of the School of Art & Design to encourage, foster, and provide academic rigor and artistic excellence.
Admission to the Master of Arts in Visual Arts degree program is approved by the faculty of the School of Art & Design following an evaluation of the applicant's admission materials. At the time of application to the Graduate School, application materials should be sent to: Assistant Director of Graduate Visual Arts Studies, School of Art & Design, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639. Application materials include a portfolio of no less than 20 different pieces of current work in the proposed area of study submitted in one of the following formats: 35mm color slides of professional quality, or a CD or DVD containing digitized images of work in a format which will open on either a Mac or PC (Power Point, jpeg, pdf, etc.), a typewritten statement by the applicant elaborating the reasons for pursuing advanced studies in art or art education, statement to be two pages in length and an example of writing ability; three letters of recommendation, preferably from professionals working in the field; and a current resume. For more information, contact the Assistant Director of Graduate Visual Arts Studies.
Prerequisites. Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in art or art education or the equivalent and whose grade point average is a minimum of 3.0 based on the last 60 semester hours of coursework may apply for the Master of Arts degree program in the School of Art & Design. An applicant who does not have an undergraduate major in art or art education, or its equivalent, will be required to complete specified coursework or areas of study before beginning the program.
For degree and program requirements, see:
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