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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.
Art & Design 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.
Visual Communication Design Emphasis
The visual communication design 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.
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.
Admission Process and Portfolio Review
Declaring an Art & Design major does not assure admission to the program. Art & Design students must first complete the Freshman Foundation Courses, Art 181, 182, 183, 184, & 234 with a 3.00 GPA, and successfully complete the Foundation Portfolio with a minimum score of 3 on a 4 point scale before applying to and being accepted by an Art Emphasis program (Art, Visual Communication Design, Art K-12 Teaching) or the Art & Design Minor program. Forms and information for applying to the different programs are obtained from the School of Art & Design office, Guggenheim 103.
It is important to note that the Art & Design major cannot be completed within 2 years. The first year is spent in completing the Freshman Foundation courses and requirements. Seniors and transfer students considering applying to the Art & Design program are advised that it is not possible to complete 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 Communication Design Emphasis
Art & Design 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 Art & Design 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:
Art & Design M.A.
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