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National Association of Schools of Art and Design SELF-STUDY In Format A Presented for consideration by the NASAD Commission on Accreditation by California State University, Chico 400 West First Street Chico, California 95929 (530) 898-5331 www.csuchico.edu Department of Art and Art History Degrees for which Renewal for Final Approval is sought: Bachelor of Art – 4 years: Art Education Bachelor of Art – 4 years: Art History Bachelor of Art – 4 years: Art Studio: Ceramics, Digital Media, Glass Art, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture Bachelor of Fine Art – 4 years: Art Studio: Ceramics, Digital Media, Glass Art, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture Bachelor of Fine Art – 4 years: Interior Architecture Master of Arts – 2 years: Art History Master of Fine Arts – 3 years: Art Studio: Ceramics, Digital Media, Glass Art, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture Department of Communication Design Degrees for which Renewal for Final Approval is sought: Bachelor of Art – 4 years: Graphic Design The data submitted herewith are certified correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. __________________________ ____________________________________________________________ (Date) (Signature of Reporting Officer) ____________________________________________________________ (Name and Title of Reporting Officer) Self Study Table of Contents Volume 1: Department of Art and Art History SECTION I. PURPOSES AND OPERATIONS 4 A. Purposes of the Institution and Art/Design Unit 4 B. SiZe and Scope 8 C. Finances 13 D. Governance and Administration 18 E. Faculty and Staff 23 F. Facilities, Equipment, Health and Safety 28 G. Library and Learning Resources 32 H. Recruitment, Admission-Retention, Record Keeping, Advisement and Student Complaints 39 I. Published materials and Websites 44 J. Community Involvement 47 K. Articulation with Other Schools 48 L. Non-Degree Granting Programs for the Community 49 SECTION II. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS PORTFOLIO A. Certain Curriculum Categories 50 Item AE: Teacher Preparation Programs Item GR: Graduate Programs 51 B. Specific Curricula Bachelor of Arts in Art Education 54 Bachelor of Arts in Art History 59 Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design 64 Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Ceramics] 68 Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Digital Media] 74 Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Drawing] 79 Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Glass Art] 84 Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Painting] 89 Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Photography] 94 Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Printmaking] 99 Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Sculpture] 104 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Ceramics] 109 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Digital Media] 114 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Drawing] 119 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Glass Art] 124 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Painting] 129 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Photography] 134 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Printmaking] 138 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio [with emphasis in Sculpture] 143 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture 148 Master of Arts in Art History 151 Master of Fine Arts in Art Studio 152 C. Programmatic Area Item VAGE: Visual Arts in General Education 155 Item: Exhibitions 156 SECTION III. EVALUATION, PLANNING, PROJECTIONS A. Art/Design Unit 160 2 SECTION IV. MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS PORTFOLIO A. Purposes 164 B. SiZe and Scope 165 C. Finances 166 D. Governance and Administration 168 E. Faculty and Staff 171 F. Facilities, Equipment, Health and Safety 203 G. Library and Learning Resources 208 H. Recruitment, Admission-Retention, Record Keeping, Advisement and 214 Student Complaints I. Published materials and Websites 223 J. Community Involvement 225 K. Articulation with other schools 228 L. Non-Degree-Granting Programs for the Community 229 M. Operational Standards for All Institutions for which NASAD is the 230 Designated Institutional Accreditor N. Operational Standards and Procedures for Proprietary Institutions 231 O. Branch Campuses and External Programs 232 MDP II – INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS A. Credit and Time Requirements 233 B. Evaluation of the Development of Competencies 236 C. Distance Learning 237 D. Teacher Preparation Art Education Programs 238 E. Graduate Programs 239 F. Art and Design Studies in General Education 241 MDP III – EVALUATION, PLANNING, PROJECTIONS A. Any planning document in effect or in use 243 B. Units evaluation schedules and protocols 243 C. Any current analytical or projective studies concerning the art unit 243 APPENDIX A: Retention, Tenure and Promotion Standards APPENDIX B: Advising Forms APPENDIX C: Department Website APPENDIX D: Course Classifications APPENDIX E: Student Evaluation of Teaching Form NASAD HEADS Report APPENDIX F: 3 Years of Financial Data APPENDIX H: 2015-2016 Faculty Schedule APPENDIX I: Inventory APPENDIX J: Assessment Forms 3 SECTION I. PURPOSES AND OPERATIONS A. Purposes of the Institution and Art/Design Unit Department of Art and Art History California State University, Chico is a comprehensive university principally serving Northern California, our state and nation through excellence in instruction, research, creative activity, and public service. University Mission: The University is committed to assist students in their search for knowledge and understanding and to prepare them with the attitudes, skills, and habits of lifelong learning in order to assume responsibility in a democratic community and to be useful members of a global society. College Missions: College of Humanities and Fine Arts The College of Humanities and Fine Arts brings together scholars, teachers, and students from multiple disciplines and backgrounds to explore the arts, philosophies, languages, religions, literatures, and histories of diverse cultures. The College is dedicated to the inherent value of arts and ideas and the importance of imaginative and creative work. Here students develop as critical and creative thinkers who are able to communicate clearly in written, oral, and artistic expression; who embrace intellectual curiosity; who cultivate an aesthetic awareness of their world and contemporary culture; who employ appropriate theories, tools, and technologies in pursuit of learning; who use their education to contribute to the common good; and who are at home in a complex world. Department Goals: Department of Art and Art History The Department of Art and Art History is dedicated to developing students’ critical thinking skills, creativity, knowledge of aesthetics, and awareness of our Western and non-Western art heritage. Using the highest standards and ideals in the study of the visual arts, the Department of Art and Art History seeks to provide a quality education in art education, art history, art studio, and interior design. In addition, the department provides curriculum in support of the university's general education and art education programs. We also offer programs for the continued study, research, and training in art and art history leading to the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees respectively. In all areas the department endeavors to create an environment which supports professional artistic activities and research. The faculty of the Department of Art and Art History are committed to fostering a sense of community which enables students to be simultaneously nurtured and challenged. The faculty take pride in being easily accessible -- ready to explore ideas with students and to give advice. They are a dedicated group of artists and scholars deeply involved with their own work. As teachers, they pride themselves on maintaining high standards that employ both well tested and innovative methods. They tend to integrate the investigation of 4 aesthetic issues with political, historical, and moral issues during class and individual critiques. The faculty encourage students to gain skills in traditional media and new technologies. Members of the faculty are nationally known, and some are recogniZed on the international scene. Our artists, scholars, and designers have won significant public commissions, shown with well established galleries, received awards for distinguished teaching, written for key journals, and been speakers and panelists at conferences in the United States and abroad. In addition, renowned visiting artists, art historians, and critics introduce challenging concepts during campus appearances that involve lectures, exhibitions, workshops, and critiques of student work. 1. Describe how concepts and statements art unit and institutional purposes: guide and influence decision-making, analysis, and planning regarding curricular offerings, operational matters and resources Department of Art and Art History To meet the diverse needs of the residents of California and in particular it’s northern region, the Department’s works to fulfill several objectives that fulfill the Mission of the University, College and Unit. Our basic objective is to offer a selection of degree options within the University’s Liberal Arts curriculum that prepares students “with the attitudes, skills, and habits of lifelong learning.” Another objective is to support faculty research and creative work. Like the University, the Department believes in the importance of faculty and staff and supports in ways