65 The Division of Humanities he Division of Humanities offers graduate programs from the master's in English, history, history and philosophy of science, literature, medieval studies, philoso- phy, and theology. Master’s degree programs are also available in art, creative writing, early Christian studies, music, and German and Romance languages and Tliteratures. Because of the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of research in many fields, joint Ph.D. programs (e.g. in mathematics and philosophy, or history and philosophy of science and physics) are available as well. Several centers and institutes provide a framework for multidisciplinary research in the humanities. The Medieval Institute, for instance, coordinates the teaching and re- search of the largest contingent of medievalists of any North American university. The Keough Institute for Irish Studies is an interdisciplinary project devoted to teaching and reseearch in Irish culture in all its internal and external relations. The Nanovic Institute provides a forum for the discussion of key issues in Europe across all fields. The Erasmus Institute brings resources from two millennia of Catholic thought to bear on problems in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. The Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture supports scholarly research in ethics and its dissemination in the classroom and the broader culture. The Center for Philosophy of Religion promotes, supports, and disseminates scholarly work in the philosophy of religion and Christian philosophy. Descriptions of these and other University research institutes and centers may be found elsewhere in this Bulletin. The division attempts to prepare graduate students to be expert researchers in a specific area, excellent pedagogues, and broad intellectuals. The programs provide training in research through seminars, opportunities to work with faculty in their research, support to become engaged in professional societies, and rigorous standards for disserta- tions. Many of the departments have formal pedagogical training programs and make use of the Kaneb Center. The John A. Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning spon- sors a program of workshops, presentations, and consultations that highlight the best teaching practices and learning environments and encourage and assist the efforts of Notre Dame's faculty and teaching assistants to nuture and sustain these. The residential nature of the programs create a rich intellectual environment in which faculty and graduate students interact with one another and among themselves on a regular basis. graduate students may pursue an area of interest • Successful completion of ARST 545 (Area Semi- Art, Art History, and Design through a system of independent study with a faculty nar) each semester. Chair: adviser and a graduate committee selected by the • Admission to the third year of the M.F.A. pro- Dennis Doordan student. Students are expected to develop a personal gram (M.F.A. candidacy). direction that culminates in a professional exhibition • The successful completion of a written thesis ap- Director of Graduate Studies: of visual work or a research project in art history. proved by the student’s thesis committee. Jean A. Dibble • The completion of a thesis project, an exhibi- The Master of Fine Arts Degree tion of creative work that is approved by the entire art and design faculty. Telephone: (574) 631-7602 The master of fine arts degree (M.F.A.) at Notre Fax: (574) 631-6312 Dame is for artists and designers with exceptional Students who are not in residence but still in the pro- Location: 306 Riley Hall talent and strong academic skills. The program cess of finishing an M.F.A. degree must be enrolled for E-mail: [email protected] combines studio work with academic studies in art a minimum of one credit hour of ARST 600 (Nonresi- Web site: http://www.nd.edu/~art history and criticism. The College Art Association dent Thesis Research) each semester. and most other professional institutions of higher education recognize the M.F.A. as the terminal de- The Program of Studies Admission gree for artists and designers. This degree has become The Department of Art, Art History, and Design the standard prerequisite for those who intend to Prerequisites for admission ordinarily include the offers the master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree in teach at the college level. It is also appropriate for B.F.A. degree in studio art or design, including courses studio art and design and the master of arts (M.A.) individuals seeking to further develop their profes- in art and art history. However, students of exceptional degree in art history. In studio art and design, the sional careers as artists and designers. merit who have earned the B.A. or B.S. degree in stu- department also awards the M.A. degree, but only to dio art or design or the equivalent will be considered. students who are not accepted to degree candidacy in The M.F.A. degree is a studio and research degree All applicants must have a B (3.0) or better average in the M.F.A. program. that requires three years or six semesters of study undergraduate major courses. and 60 graduate credit hours with a B (3.0) or better The aim of the graduate program is to educate quali- average, including nine credit hours of art history, Art and design majors are evaluated primarily on the fied, promising students in various aspects of creative three credit hours in ARHI 681 (Graduate Seminar) basis of a portfolio of 20 slides of recent work and activity and art history. Studio and design students and 10 credit hours of ARST 697 (Thesis Direc- three letters of recommendation. All applicants must may concentrate in ceramics, design, painting, pho- tion). Additional requirements include: write a statement of intent indicating their goals for tography, printmaking, and sculpture, or in a com- the M.F.A. degree and their expectations for graduate bination of these disciplines. Art history students • Successful completion of ARST 595 (Teach- studies. select from a range of course offerings to fulfill their ing Methods) each year. professional interests. In addition to specific courses, 66 ART, ART HISTORY, AND DESIGN CD Portfolio Submissions: A CD-ROM is an • Evidence of reading ability in one foreign lan- Course Descriptions optional method for submitting a portfolio. Submis- guage, either German, French, or another sions however must follow these guidelines to be language approved by the graduate adviser. Each course listing includes: considered. Reading ability is normally demonstrated by obtaining a passing grade on the ap- • Course number • The digital portfolio should be developed propriate Graduate Reading Examination • Title cross-platform or there should be both administered by the University. This re- • (Lecture hours per week—laboratory or tuto- Apple Macintosh and PC computer ver- quirement must be fulfilled during the first rial hours per week—credits per semester) sions of the portfolio submitted. Suggested year of graduate study. • Instructor development applications include Apple • Course description • (Semester normally offered) QuickTime, Microsoft PowerPoint, Mac- Admission romind Director, Macromind Flash, or it can be a Web site on a CD-ROM. Admission to the art history program is based on Studio Art Program Courses Graduate Record Examination scores, evaluation • Still images should be organized in a straight- 509S, 510S. Ceramics Studio of undergraduate transcripts, a writing sample, and forward slide show arrangement. (0-V-V) (0-V-V) Staff • The file size of the images should not exceed letters of recommendation. Successful applicants are normally expected to hold a B.A. in art history or Studio projects and research in ceramics. (Every 700 pixels in height or 1000 pixels in semester) width at a resolution of 72 dpi. its equivalent (20 to 30 credit hours in art history). Students with insufficient undergraduate art history • The CD and its case or envelope must be 511S, 512S. Ceramic Sculpture labeled with the applicant’s name, contact credits may be provisionally admitted to the program with the stipulation that they make up any deficien- (0-V-V) (0-V-V) Staff information, software needed for launch- Clay is the primary medium for this advanced course ing the files, and viewing directions. cies before being admitted to regular candidacy. Undergraduate courses taken to rectify deficiencies in sculpture. (Every semester) will not count toward the 36-credit-hour degree To be considered for tuition and stipend scholar- 533S, 534S. Painting Studio requirement. ships, applications should be received by February 1. (0-V-V) (0-V-V) Staff To be considered for tuition and stipend scholar- Studio projects and research in painting. (Every The Master of Arts Degree: Art History ships, applications should be received by February 1. semester) The M.A. prepares the student for more advanced 541S, 542S. Sculpture Studio graduate work by providing him or her with the The Master of Arts Degree: Studio Art (0-V-V) (0-V-V) Staff opportunity to solidify general and specialized art and Design historical knowledge and to hone research skills. The Studio projects and research in three- degree may also serve as a foundation for employ- The non-research master of arts degree (M.A.) pro- dimensional media. (Every semester) ment or further study in fields such as museology, gram in studio art and design is granted to M.F.A. 545A. Sculpture/Ceramics Seminar visual image management, and art dealing and students who either are not admitted to M.F.A. can- investment. The M.A. in art history is not a terminal didacy or choose to leave the M.F.A. program with (0-V-1) (0-V-1) Sculpture/Ceramics Staff degree. A doctorate is normally required to teach at an M.A. degree. The department does not regularly A team-taught seminar/critique that brings together the collegiate level.