Art
Bachelor of Arts degree Art. These courses introduce works of art ART 104I (3) 20th Century Art with a major in Art — within their historical contexts. ART 104J (3) American Art with concentrations in: Upper division courses focus on narrower ART 104K (3) Africa, Oceania, the Art History periods, movements, artists, or problems, Americas Art Studio such as Rococo & Revolution and public art. ART 104M (3) Latin American Art Art Education ART 104N (3) Asian Art The undergraduate seminar provides a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Art capstone experience preparing students Complete two lower division studio art Minor in Art History for advanced study leading to teaching and classes. Language Minor in Art Studio curatorial careers. Complete one year of a language other than Certificate of Study in Besides courses in art history, students enroll in at least two studio art courses to English at the college level (French, German, Museum & Gallery Practices and Spanish are recommended). (see Certificates of Study) familiarize themselves with materials and creative working methods of artists. Study of Upper Division Courses (22 units) The Art Department is a fully accred - gallery and museum methods gives students ited member of the National Association of both theoretical and practical experience ART 356 (3) Museum & Gallery Schools of Art and Design and an approved in the important areas of art display and Practices subject matter waiver program through management. This can lead to careers in ART 410 (4) Seminar in Art History the California Commission on Teacher the gallery and museum world. Students also Complete 15 units upper division art history Credentialing. complete a year of language study to learn courses. Department Chair how language affects thinking and visual Electives to bring total units to 120. Heather Madar, PhD. experience in other cultures. The Program Department of Art Preparation Art Studio Concentration Art Complex 121 In high school take as many art courses as Students completing this program will have 707-826-3624 possible in a variety of areas. demonstrated: art.humboldt.edu REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR perceptual and technical skills and basic The Program fundamentals in a variety of media and have Art History Concentration For a description of degree requirements to depth of knowledge in one or more studio be fulfilled in addition to those listed below areas Students completing this program will have for the major, please see, “The Bachelor’s familiarity with the history of visual ideas, demonstrated: Degree” section of the catalog, pp. 67-82. vocabulary, and the language of visual analy- recognition of art from a diverse number sis of periods, cultures, and civilizations Unit Requirement utilization of new technological advances experience with the materials and work- Total units in major/concentration: 51-57 where appropriate ing methods of artists Total units required for the degree: 120 problem solving abilities, individual intu- study of at least one foreign language Special Grade Requirement ition, creativity, and vision the ability to find information in the library the importance of locating the functions using both traditional and online resources Students must receive a minimum grade of of art in current and historical cultural con- C- in any major course for it to count toward recognition of different methods of inter- texts pretation the major. integration of knowledge gained in both use of the vocabulary and language of Art History Concentration (51 units) studio and art history courses visual analysis The studio concentration has classes in understanding of the relationship of art Lower Division Courses (29 units) painting, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, to other disciplines in the humanities, social ART 103A (3) Survey of Art History I: jewelry and metalsmithing, photography, sciences, or sciences Prehistory-Medieval printmaking, and sculpture. We provide large oral presentation of information and ART 103B (3) Survey of Art History II: and well equipped studio facilities (including a ideas to a group 1400CE–Contemporary computer lab), small classes with individual written presentation of information and Lower Division Elective Courses attention, and a faculty of 20 artists who ideas in a formal research paper. remain active in their own creative pursuits. Complete three courses (9 units) from the At Humboldt, art history is taught in a variety ART 104 series. The lower division core has courses com- of ways, based on the visual and historical ART 104B (3) Ancient Art mon to all areas of inquiry in the visual arts. contexts in which art is created. At the ART 104C (3) Medieval Art The upper division component is tailored to beginning level of instruction, the program ART 104F (3) Renaissance Art each student’s individual studio emphasis. features period courses (ART 104 series), ART 104G (3) Baroque Art Through problem-solving assignments and such as Renaissance Art and 20th Century ART 104H (3) 19th Century Art accompanying instruction, students learn
2020-2021 Humboldt State University Catalog Art 97 processes and strategies for creating works Upper Division Courses (27 units) credential program. Before applying to the of art in various media. By concentrating on a ART 437 (3) Professional Practices secondary education credential program, particular studio area in depth, students can in Art students must meet the prerequisite of prepare a portfolio for further professional 45-hours early field experience or enroll in opportunities or for postgraduate study. Complete two courses in upper division art SED 210/SED 410. Please notify your advi- history (minimum 6 units) In addition to their studio courses, students sor at least two semesters prior to applying must complete 12 units of art history in Complete 18 upper division studio units. ART to the credential program, so that you can order to familiarize themselves with the 356 is recommended. clarify state requirement for acceptance. history of visual ideas. Art Education Concentration Lower Division Courses (30 units) Students can view exhibits at the campus (57 units) ART 103A (3) Survey of Art History I: Reese Bullen Gallery as well as at the First Preparatory to a single subject teaching Prehistory-Medieval Street Gallery in downtown Eureka. Both ART 103B (3) Survey of Art History II: galleries bring challenging and thought- credential program 1400 CE-Contemporary ful exhibitions of contemporary art to the The Program ART 105B* (3) Fundamentals of Humboldt community. Besides curating The undergraduate subject-matter program Drawing shows of artists from outside the area, the in art education prepares students to teach ART 105C (3) 2D Foundations galleries exhibit the work of faculty members in a junior high and senior high school. The ART 106 (3) Painting I and students. art education curriculum is a combination of ART 105D (3) 3D Foundations, or Student Access Gallery Club, a student-run studio, art history, and museum practices; ART 109 (3) Sculpture I, or organization, curates and exhibits student this prepares the student for more ad - ART 282 (3) Jewelry/Small Metals I work in three separate venues around vanced training to become an art educator campus. either in schools or museums. Our program ART 122 (3) Life Drawing I is an approved subject matter waiver pro- * Prerequisite to further art coursework. Humboldt’s art graduates have gone on to gram through the California Commission on become graphic artists, webpage design- Teacher Credentialing. Lower Division Studio ers, painters, commercial jewelers, art ART 108 (3) Graphic Design I historians and teachers. Other careers: The lower division core classes build a strong ART 251 (3) Photography I printmaking, art direction, art museum foundation for students developing the skills ART 290 (3) Ceramics I work, exhibition design, package design, silk and tools needed in becoming an artist or screening, sculpting, illustration, photogra- teacher. In upper division classes, students Upper Division Courses (27 units) have the opportunity to concentrate in a par- phy, jewelry, and ceramics. ART 357B (3) Curriculum & ticular studio area while taking courses that Development through Preparation prepare them to teach a broad spectrum Art Education I [fall only In high school take as many art courses as of courses offered in a junior or high school. take in your junior year] possible in a variety of areas. Students will familiarize themselves with ART 357C (3) Curriculum & the four components of the California Development through Art Studio Concentration (54 units) Visual and Performing Arts Framework and Art Education II Lower Division Courses (27 units) the California Visual and Performing Arts [spring only, take in your junior year] ART 103A (3) Survey of Art History I: Content Standards in order to develop strat- ART 497S (3) Service Learning & Art Prehistory-Medieval egies for teaching and lessons for instruction. We have a service learning component built Education I ART 103B (3) Survey of Art History II: [fall only, take in your 1400 CE-Contemporary into the art education classes. Students have the opportunity to develop curriculum and senior year] ART 105B (3) Fundamentals of ART 498S (3) Service Learning & Art Drawing teach art in local schools and docent school children at the local galleries and museums. Education II ART 105C (3) 2D Foundations [spring only, take in your ART 105D (3) 3D Foundations In the credentialing program, students are senior year] immersed in education classes and have Lower Division Studio Electives Upper Division Art History opportunities to teach with excellent mas- Complete four courses (12 units) from: ter teachers in Humboldt County. Students Complete two courses from the following: ART 106 (3) Painting I must apply for this program and pass the ART 301 (3) Topics in Western Art ART 107 (3) Printmaking I competency assessment of subject matter, History ART 108 (3) Graphic Design I which takes place spring semester of the ART 302 (3) Topics in Global Art ART 109 [3] Sculpture I senior year. History ART 122 (3) Life Drawing I ART 303 (3) Global Contemporary Art Please note: Degree requirements listed ART 250 (3) Darkroom Photography ART 304 (3) Topics in American Art ART 251 (3) Photography I here do not include the professional educa- ART 282 (3) Jewelry/Small Metals I tion courses required for the credential. Upper Division Studio ART 290 (3) Ceramics I Students earning this degree may waive Complete three courses (9 units) of upper CSET assessments before entering the division Studio Electives.
98 Art 2020-2021 Humboldt State University Catalog THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Communicate effectively, in both written Professional Development and oral formats on research and creative Program Admission Requirements ART 437 (3) Professional Practices in issues Art The BFA is a cohort-based program for Demonstrate perceptual acuity concep- ART 356 (3) Museum and Gallery students in their junior and senior years. tual understanding and technical facility at Practices, or Students should apply to the BFA program a professional entry level in their chosen field ART 491A (3) Teaching Assistant: Studio in their sophomore year for entrance in the following fall semester. Admission to the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR ART 494 (4) BFA Practicum in Studio program is competitive. To be considered, (Fine Arts, BFA) Art an applicant must have completed the lower For a description of degree requirements to Upper Division Studio Electives division core courses for the studio art major be fulfilled in addition to those listed below (15 units) and at least two of the four lower Complete eight courses (24 units) from the for the major, please see, “The Bachelor’s division studio elective courses with a mini- following lists. At least one course must be Degree” section of the catalog, pp. 67-82. mum GPA of 3.00 (B). In addition, applicants from List B. are required to electronically submit images Unit Requirement Studio Electives List A of their work, two academic references, a Total units in the major: 70 ART 321 (3) Drawing II short personal statement and an unofficial Total units required for the degree: 120 transcript. Transfer students interested in ART 325 (3) Life Drawing II the BFA program may apply to the program Special Grade Requirement ART 326 (3) Painting II ART 330 (3) Printmaking: Studio Topics following the above guidelines. For university A minimum GPA of 3.00 (“B” average) must transfer requirements, see the “Admission ART 337 (3) Photography: Studio Topics be maintained for all courses taken to satisfy ART 340 (3) Graphic Design II Information” section of the catalog. Please the requirements of the major. refer to the Art Department website for ART 345 (3) Sculpture: Studio Topics ART 346 (3) Sculpture: Materials & current information regarding application Lower Division (27 units) guidelines, application forms and timelines. Methods ART 103A (3) Survey of Art History I: ART 348 (3) Jewelry and Small Metals: The BFA Program Prehistory-Medieval Casting The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Art is ART 103B (3) Survey of Art History II: ART 350 (3) Ceramics: High Fire a professional degree intended for students 1400 CE-Contemporary ART 351 (3) Ceramics: Low Fire interested in pursuing graduate studies or Lower Division Studio Courses ART 367 (3) Photography II other professional opportunities. The fine ART 372 (3) Graphic Design: Studio ART 105B (3) Fundamentals of Drawing arts major requires 70 units of coursework Topics ART 105C (3) 2D Foundations in art studio and art history, giving students ART 373 (3) Illustration II ART 105D (3) 3D Foundations the opportunity to develop a high level of ART 395 (1-6) Topics in Studio Art expertise. The lower division coursework is Lower Division Studio Electives ART 396B (3) Workshops ART 499 (3) Directed Study designed to give students a solid technical Complete four courses (12 units) from the foundation in studio art. BFA students at the following list. Studio Electives List B upper division level focus their study through ART 106 (3) Painting I approved elective courses in painting, draw- ART 324 (3) Drawing: Portfolio ART 107 (3) Printmaking I Development ing and illustration, jewelry and small metals, ART 108 (3) Graphic Design I photography, ceramics, printmaking, sculp- ART 329 (3) Painting III ART 109 (3) Sculpture I ART 333 (3) Printmaking: Portfolio ture, and digital media/graphic design. BFA ART 112 (3) Scientific Drawing I students will produce a culminating portfolio Development ART 122 (3) Life Drawing I ART 339 (3) Photography: Portfolio of artwork demonstrating perceptual acuity ART 250 (3) Darkroom Photography and conceptual understanding at a profes- Development ART 251 (3) Photography I ART 343 (3) Graphic Design: Portfolio sional level and will do a public presentation ART 273 (3) Illustration I in their final semester. Development ART 282 (3) Jewelry & Small Metals I ART 347 (3) Sculpture: Portfolio Students completing this program will be ART 290 (3) Ceramics I Development able to: Upper Division (43 units) ART 349 (3) Jewelry & Small Metals: Studio Topics Examine the relationship and influence of ART 303 (3) Global Contemporary Art the visual arts on a historical and cultural ART 359 (3) Ceramics: Portfolio context Complete two additional art history courses. Development Recognize and evaluate critical and aes- ART 301 (3) Topics in Western Art thetic issues within the history of art and History REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINORS ART 302 (3) Topics in Global Art contemporary studio practice. Art History Minor Apply aesthetic judgement perceptual History [DCG-n] sensitivity and critical thinking skill to arts ART 304 (3) Topics in American Art Total units required for the minor: 19 related issues and environments in daily life. History [DCG-d] Lower Division (9 units) Demonstrate mastery of specific techni- ART 410 (4) Art History Seminar ART 103A (3) Survey of Art History I: cal, conceptual and/or critical abilities Prehistory-Medieval within each concentration area
2020-2021 Humboldt State University Catalog Art 99 ART 103B (3) Survey of Art History II: 1400 CE-Contemporary Complete one ART 104-series art history courses (3 units). Upper Division (10 units) ART 410 (4) Seminar in Art History
Complete two additional upper division art history courses (6 units).
Art Studio Minor Total units required for the minor: 18 Lower Division (9 units) ART 105B (3) Fundamentals of Drawing Lower Division Studio Electives Complete 6 units of lower division studio electives. Upper Division (9 units) Complete 9 units of upper division studio electives.
100 Art 2020-2021 Humboldt State University Catalog