Art (ART)
Department of Art

172 Kleinpell Fine Arts
(715) 425-3266
www.uwrf.edu/art/

Michael Padgett-Chair, Morgan Clifford, Jim Engebretson, Bernice Ficek-Swenson, David Heberlein, Lynn Jermal, Randy Johnston, Peter Mak, Kaylee Spencer, Patrice Wernlund Program Assistant: Susan Zimmer

Careers in Advertising Design and Computer Graphics. Students interested in a career in advertising design and computer graphics are advised to take a Broad Area Art Degree choosing options within the degree to become as broadly and professionally prepared as possible. An internship is recommended in the senior year. Adviser: M. Padgett.

Careers in Art Therapy. Students interested in a career in art therapy are advised to take an art major degree with a psychology minor. A program sheet to guide minor elective choices is available in the art department. Graduate school (M.A.) is required for registration in the field. Internships are available for senior students. Adviser: L. Jermal.

Semester Abroad Program. Each fall semester, art majors may participate in the Study Abroad Program, do an independent research project in a European country of their choice, and receive six credit hours in ART 378 and six credit hours of INTS 377. Participants must meet weekly for preparatory sessions during the spring semester preceding the experience abroad. Adviser: D. Heberlein.

Internship Program. The art department offers a number of opportunities for students to gain on-the-job experience as a supplement to their academic preparation. Students work under the direct supervision of a job supervisor and a member of the art faculty. See ART 379 for details. Adviser: M. Padgett.

Art Materials. Students are expected to buy some materials for most art courses. Material fees are required for some studio areas.

General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts -Liberal Arts: 79 Total Credits (no minor required)
Foundation Courses in Art: 22 cr. hrs.
ART 121 Design Foundation 3 cr.
ART 131 Drawing I 3 cr.
ART 132 Drawing II 3 cr.
ART 211 Western Art to 1500 3 cr.
ART 212 Art History Since 1500 3 cr.
ART 309 Senior Exhibition 1 cr.
ART 320 Drawing from the Figure 3 cr.
ART 485 Art Seminar 3 cr.
Required Courses: 46 cr. hrs. Choose 18 credits from:
ART 225 Advertising Design I 3 cr.
ART 226 Introduction to Fibers 3 cr.
ART 227 Introduction to Clay 3 cr.
ART 228 Introduction to Metal 3 cr.
ART 229 Introduction to Glass 3 cr.
ART 235 Introduction to Black and White Photography 3 cr.
ART 236 Introduction to Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 238 Introduction to Painting 3 cr.
Major Studio Area-Choose 15 credits from:
ART 326 Studio-Fibers 3 cr.
ART 327 Studio-Clay 3 cr.
ART 328 Studio-Metals 3 cr.
ART 329 Studio-Glass 3 cr.
ART 335 Studio-Photography 3 cr.
ART 336 Studio-Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 338 Studio-Painting 3 cr.
Minor Studio Area-Choose 6 credits.
May choose from major studio courses listed above or the following:
ART 407 Introduction to Art Therapy 3 cr.
Choose 4 credits from:
Art History elective cr.
Electives: 4 cr. hrs.
Outside the Art Department with prior approval of advisor.
Required Supporting Courses 9 cr. hrs.
ANTH 100 Introduction to Anthropology 3 cr.
ART/PHIL 310 Philosophy of the Arts 3 cr.
ENGL 231 The Short Story 3 cr.
ENGL 232 Contemporary Drama 3 cr.
ENGL 233 Introduction to Poetry 3 cr.
ENGL 234 Modern Novels 3 cr.
ENGL 341 European Literature 3 cr.
HUM 255 Arts and Ideas I 4 cr.
HUM 256 Arts and Ideas II 4 cr.
Choose a foreign language course at intermediate or higher level 3 cr.
MUS 200 American Music 3 cr.
MUS 234 Music History and Literature I 4 cr.
MUS 235 Music History and Literature II 4 cr.
SCTA 121 Acting I: Basic Techniques 3 cr.
SCTA 131 Design for the Theatre 3 cr.
SCTA 200 Introduction to Film Studies 3 cr.

Broad Area Art Major-Liberal Arts

Broad Area Art Major-Liberal Arts: 56 Total Credits (no minor required)
Foundation Courses in Art:18 hrs.
ART 121 Design Foundation 3 cr.
ART 131 Drawing I 3 cr.
ART 132 Drawing II 3 cr.
ART 211 Western Art to 1500 3 cr.
ART 212 Art History Since 1500 3 cr.
ART 485 Art Seminar 3 cr.
Required Courses Major Program: 38 cr. hrs.
Choose 18 credits from:
ART 225 Advertising Design I 3 cr.
ART 226 Introduction to Fibers 3 cr.
ART 227 Introduction to Clay 3 cr.
ART 228 Introduction to Metal 3 cr.
ART 229 Introduction to Glass 3 cr.
ART 235 Introduction to Black and White Photography 3 cr.
ART 236 Introduction to Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 238 Introduction to Painting 3 cr.
Choose 17 credits from:
ART 303 Advertising Design II 3 cr.
ART 309 Senior Exhibition 1 cr.
ART 320 Drawing from the Figure 3 cr.
ART 326 Studio-Fibers 3 cr.
ART 327 Studio-Clay 3 cr.
ART 328 Studio-Metals 3 cr.
ART 329 Studio-Glass 3 cr.
ART 335 Studio-Photography 3 cr.
ART 336 Studio-Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 338 Studio-Painting 3 cr.
ART 407 Introduction to Art Therapy 3 cr.
ART 408 Art Therapy Group Process 3 cr.
Additional Art History 3 credits.

Broad Area Art Education Major

Education Broad Area Art Major: 59 Total Credits (no minor required)
Foundation Courses in Art:
Liberal Arts choose 24-25 hrs.
ART 121 Design Foundation 3 cr.
ART 131 Drawing I 3 cr.
ART 132 Drawing II 3 cr.
ART 211 Western Art to 1500 3 cr.
ART 212 Art History Since 1500 3 cr.
ART 253 Art in the Schools 4 cr.
Additional Art History 2-3 cr.
ART 485 Art Seminar 3 cr.
Required Courses Major Program: 34 cr. hrs.
Choose 18 credits from:
ART 225 Advertising Design I 3 cr.
ART 226 Introduction to Fibers 3 cr.
ART 227 Introduction to Clay 3 cr.
ART 228 Introduction to Metal 3 cr.
ART 229 Introduction to Glass 3 cr.
ART 235 Introduction to Black and White Photography 3 cr.
ART 236 Introduction to Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 238 Introduction to Painting 3 cr.
ART 289 Special Topics in Art 3 cr.
14 credits from:
ART 303 Advertising Design II 3 cr.
ART 309 Gallery Techniques 1-3 cr.
ART 320 Drawing from the Figure 3 cr.
ART 326 Studio-Fibers 3 cr.
ART 327 Studio-Clay 3 cr.
ART 328 Studio-Metals 3 cr.
ART 329 Studio-Glass 3 cr.
ART 335 Studio-Photography 3 cr.
ART 336 Studio-Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 338 Studio-Painting 3 cr.
ART 389 Special Topics in Art 3 cr.
ART 407 Introduction to Art Therapy 3 cr.
ART 408 Art Therapy Group Process 3 cr.
ART 489 Special Topics in Art 3 cr.

Art Major-Liberal Arts (with minor or additional major)

Major Requirements 36 Total Credits
Foundation Courses in Art: 18 cr. hrs.
ART 121 Design Foundation 3 cr.
ART 131 Drawing I 3 cr.
ART 132 Drawing II 3 cr.
ART 211 Western Art to 1500 3 cr.
ART 212 Art History Since 1500 3 cr.
ART 485 Art Seminar 3 cr.
Required Courses: 18 cr. hrs.
Choose 12 credits from:
ART 225 Advertising Design I 3 cr.
ART 226 Introduction to Fibers 3 cr.
ART 227 Introduction to Clay 3 cr.
ART 228 Introduction to Metal 3 cr.
ART 229 Introduction to Glass 3 cr.
ART 235 Introduction to Black and White Photography 3 cr.
ART 236 Introduction to Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 238 Introduction to Painting 3 cr.
Choose 6 credits from:
ART 289 Special Topics 3 cr.
ART 303 Advertising Design II 3 cr.
ART 309 Gallery Techniques 1-3 cr.
ART 320 Drawing from the Figure 3 cr.
ART 326 Studio-Fibers 3 cr.
ART 327 Studio-Clay 3 cr.
ART 328 Studio-Metals 3 cr.
ART 329 Studio-Glass 3 cr.
ART 335 Studio-Photography 3 cr.
ART 336 Studio-Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 338 Studio-Painting 3 cr.
ART 407 Introduction to Art Therapy 3 cr.
ART 408 Art Therapy Group Process 3 cr.

Art Minor

Art Minor: 24 Total Credits
Foundation Courses in Art: 9 cr. hrs.
Choose 9 credits from:
ART 121 Design Foundation 3 cr.
ART 131 Drawing I 3 cr.
ART 211 West Art to 1500 3 cr.
ART 212 West Art Since 1500 3 cr.
Electives in Art: 6 cr. hrs.
ART 225 Advertising Design I 3 cr.
ART 226 Introduction to Fibers 3 cr.
ART 227 Introduction to Clay 3 cr.
ART 228 Introduction to Metal 3 cr.
ART 229 Introduction to Glass 3 cr.
ART 235 Introduction to Black and White Photography 3 cr.
ART 236 Introduction to Printmaking 3 cr.
ART 238 Introduction to Painting 3 cr.
Select from any Art courses: 9 cr. hrs.

Updated April 2007
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