{"id":141,"date":"2012-06-04T14:23:07","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T14:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1213\/svpa\/programs\/art\/"},"modified":"2018-07-12T15:01:21","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T19:01:21","slug":"art","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1819\/svpa\/programs\/art\/","title":{"rendered":"Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Art<\/h1>\n<p><em><strong>Catherine Vanaria, Chair<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/vanariac@wcsu.edu\">vanariac@wcsu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nVPA 150D,\u00a0Westside campus<br \/>\n(203) 837-3919<br \/>\n(203) 837-8031 (fax)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Karen Walsh, Department Secretary<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:koulogianisk@wcsu.edu\">walshk@wcsu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nVPA 239,\u00a0Westside campus<br \/>\n(203) 837-8402<br \/>\n(203) 837-8031 (fax)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Lori Robeau, Visual Art Assistant<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:TBA@wcsu.edu\">robeaul@wcsu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nVPA 143E,\u00a0Westside campus<br \/>\n(203) 837-8403<br \/>\n(203) 837-8031 (fax)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Melissa Ralston-Jones, Gallery Curator<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:ralstonjonesm@wcsu.edu\">ralstonjonesm@wcsu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nVPA 243, Westside campus<br \/>\n(203) 837-3982<br \/>\n(203) 837-8889 (gallery)<br \/>\n(203) 837-8031 (fax)<\/p>\n<p class=\"inlineheader\">Faculty<\/p>\n<p>C. Vanaria, <em>Chair<\/em>, <em>Photography<\/em><br \/>\nD. Cardonsky,\u00a0<em>MFA Coordinator<br \/>\n<\/em>S. Marques,<em> Studio Art, MFA<br \/>\n<\/em>K. Scaglia<em>, Foundation<\/em><br \/>\nD. Skora,<em> Graphic Design<br \/>\n<\/em>J. Tom,<em> Illustration<br \/>\nT. Wells, <em>Graphic Design<\/em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"inlineheader\">Adjunct Faculty<\/p>\n<p>V. Baldassano,\u00a0<em>Foundation<br \/>\n<\/em>D. Boyajian, <em>Foundation<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em>R. Brewster, <em>Foundation<\/em>,\u00a0<em>MFA<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em>L. Cober-Gentry,<em> Illustration, MFA<br \/>\n<\/em>B. Dunbar,<em> Photography<br \/>\n<\/em>C. Hartman, <em>Foundation<\/em>, <em>MFA<br \/>\n<\/em>S. Kolbig<em>, Foundation<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em>J. Lanzrein, <em>Ceramics<br \/>\n<\/em>T. Laslo, <em>Graphic Design<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em>E. Little, <em>Foundation<\/em><em>, Art History<br \/>\n<\/em>C. McGuire<em>, Foundation<br \/>\n<\/em>J. Mueller, <em>Art History<br \/>\n<\/em>P. Nixon,\u00a0<em>Drawing<br \/>\n<\/em>F. Patnaude, <em>Foundation<\/em>, <em>Sculpture<br \/>\n<\/em>M. Ralston-Jones,<em> Gallery Studies<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em>E. Shapiro, <em>Photography<br \/>\n<\/em>A. Scoon,<em>MFA<br \/>\n<\/em>C. Wallace<em>, Illustration<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"inlineheader\">Overview<\/p>\n<p>The Art major at WCSU provides challenging visual arts training within the context of a liberal arts education. This approach infuses in our students a broad, diverse range of knowledge and experience along with the ability to think critically and analytically. Our highly accomplished and diverse faculty create engaging and challenging learning environments for our students.<\/p>\n<p>Department of Art faculty are professional art practitioners with close ties to the New York City art world. Their unique backgrounds and experiences create engaging and challenging learning environments for our students.<\/p>\n<p>Our curriculum incorporates comprehensive instruction integrated with the development, stimulation and increased awareness of the creative process. This ensures that our Visual Art majors become proficient creative problem solvers capable of freely expressing themselves.<\/p>\n<p>The Gallery at The School of Visual &amp; Performing Arts serves as a venue for a broad range of professional and student exhibitions, while the Visiting Artist Lecture Series features an impressive array of practitioners. Bus trips provide our students the opportunity to visit galleries and museums each semester in the surrounding area, including Manhattan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inlineheader\"><strong>Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Western Connecticut State University\u2019s visual arts curriculum incorporates a structure consistent with C.A.A. guidelines, based on classic design principles inspired by the Bauhaus and the exploration of traditional and emerging media. The areas of concentration are Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography and Studio Arts, comprised of Painting and Sculpture. All areas of emphasis share a common two-year foundation program leading into the technical specializations of the final two years. This foundation program is of critical significance as it instills in each student a comprehensive background in aesthetic form, structure and dynamics. Additionally, our students have the opportunity to participate in professional internships and the annual Senior Thesis Exhibition.<\/p>\n<p>The liberal arts component is vital; it promotes and develops a set of skills that are of fundamental importance to any citizen and critical for the successful artist or designer. These include the ability to think critically, the development and refinement of verbal and written skills, and the acquisition of a diverse and extensive visual vocabulary and knowledge base.<\/p>\n<p>This combination of professional artistic training and acquired liberal arts skills enables visual artists to successfully develop, create and articulate their creative visual dialogues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Core Portfolio Review Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Portfolio Review Process will be implemented to assure that art majors have attained an appropriate level of proficiency for their area of concentration and to assure that the level of high standards established by the Department of Art is maintained.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Portfolio Review Committee shall be comprised of two or more faculty members.<\/li>\n<li>Art majors must submit a portfolio consisting of 12 pieces representing a range of work developed in their studio foundation courses.<\/li>\n<li>An assessment matrix with ranked categories in the following: Quality of concept, Compositional skills, Problem solving ability, Quality of craft and Quality of presentation, shall be utilized to assess submitted portfolios.<\/li>\n<li>The review process occurs for all 2nd semester sophomores prior to the Fall Course registration period.<\/li>\n<li>Students must successfully meet the assessment criteria before admission into concentration level courses.<\/li>\n<li>Students who fail to meet assessment criteria must meet with the coordinator of their chosen area of concentration to develop a remedial solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Transfer Course Credits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All students wishing to transfer into the Art program at Western must meet the criteria listed for the program, including those currently attending institutions holding articulation agreements with Western. All transfer applicants will be assessed through a portfolio review via email or in person by appointment. For portfolio submission requirements go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/art\/apply\">http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/art\/apply<\/a> or in person by appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transfer Review Process and Transfer Articulation Policy (TAP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Western Connecticut State University, as part of the Connecticut State Colleges &amp; Universities (CSCU), accepts credits for non-art courses as per the Transfer Articulation Policy for students with an earned Associates Degree. Information regarding this specific classification of transfer credits can be found at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.edu\/initiatives\/tap\">CSCU<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Placement (AP) Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AP credits for Art courses are not accepted by the Department of Art.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awarding of Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Credit Hour: A semester hour of credit is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a\u00a0minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 15 weeks;<\/li>\n<li>or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time;<\/li>\n<li>or at least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph 1 of this definition for other academic activities as established by\u00a0the institution including laboratory work, internships, practica,\u00a0studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"title\">DEGREE PROGRAMS IN ART<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bachelor of Arts<\/strong><br \/>\nOptions:<br \/>\nGraphic Design<br \/>\nIllustration<br \/>\nPhotography<br \/>\nStudio Art<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minor Programs<\/strong><br \/>\nArt<br \/>\nPhotography<\/p>\n<p class=\"subTitle\">BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART (B.A.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requirements: <\/strong><br \/>\nStudents must complete all general education requirements, the courses and credits listed below, and additional free electives to total 120 semester hours, including foreign language. Students must earn a minimum \u201cC\u201d grade in each Art department course that counts toward the major. Art courses with grades below \u201cC\u201d must be retaken to satisfy this requirement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Restrictions<\/strong><br \/>\nFor a complete list of prerequisites, co-requisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art Core Required Courses (33 SH)<\/strong><br \/>\nART 100 History and Appreciation of Western Art: Beginnings to the Renaissance<br \/>\nART 101 History and Appreciation of Western Art: Renaissance to the Present<br \/>\nART 121 Fundamentals of Two Dimensional Design<br \/>\nART 130 Color Theory<br \/>\nART 141 Drawing I<br \/>\nART 150 Drawing II<br \/>\nART 207 Photography I<br \/>\nART 208 Painting I<br \/>\nART 216 Photography II<br \/>\nART 266 Fundamentals of Three Dimensional Design<br \/>\nART PORTFOLIO (appropriate to chosen option)<br \/>\n<em>* One of these courses is required to complete Studio Art, Graphic Design or Photography option.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Options (select one) \u2014 Required in addition to general education and Art core.<\/p>\n<p><em>Graphic Design Option (27 SH)<\/em><br \/>\nArt 270\u00a0\u00a0 Figure Drawing<br \/>\nArt 302\u00a0\u00a0 Graphic Process<br \/>\nArt 310\u00a0\u00a0 Typography<br \/>\nArt 315\u00a0\u00a0 Communication Design I<br \/>\nArt 332\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Production: InDesign<br \/>\nArt 352\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Production: Web Development<br \/>\nArt 432\u00a0\u00a0 Communication Design II<br \/>\nArt 442\u00a0\u00a0 Communication Design III<br \/>\nArt Elective (3 SH)<\/p>\n<p><em>Illustration Option (27 SH)<\/em><br \/>\nArt 270 Figure Drawing<br \/>\nArt 304 Illustration I<br \/>\nArt 310 Typography<br \/>\nArt 317 Illustration II<br \/>\nArt 318 Painting II<br \/>\nArt 324 Digital Illustration<br \/>\nArt 434 Advanced Digital Illustration<br \/>\nArt 444 Illustration III<br \/>\nArt Elective (3 SH)<\/p>\n<p><em>Photography Option (27 SH)<br \/>\n<\/em>Art 145 History of Photography<br \/>\nArt 270 Figure Drawing<br \/>\nArt 326 Alternative Photography Process<br \/>\nArt 336 Photography III<br \/>\nArt 346 Color Photography<br \/>\nArt 356 Advanced Photographic Methods<br \/>\nArt 448 Gallery Interactions<br \/>\nTwo Art Elective (6 SH)<\/p>\n<p><em>Studio Art Option: Painting\u00a0(27 SH)<br \/>\n<\/em>Art 270 Figure Drawing<br \/>\nArt 304 Illustration I<br \/>\nArt 309 Sculpture I<br \/>\nArt 318 Painting II<br \/>\nArt 329 Painting III<br \/>\nArt 438 Painting IV<br \/>\nArt 448 Gallery Interactions<br \/>\nTwo Art Electives (6 SH)<\/p>\n<p><em>Studio Art Option: Sculpture (27 SH)<br \/>\n<\/em>Art 160 Ceramics<br \/>\nArt 270 Figure Drawing<br \/>\nArt 304 Illustration I<br \/>\nArt 309 Sculpture I<br \/>\nArt 319 Sculpture II<br \/>\nArt 429 Sculpture III<br \/>\nArt 448 Gallery Techniques<br \/>\nTwo Art Elective (3 SH)<\/p>\n<h1>Learning Outcomes<\/h1>\n<p>All students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Art degree at WCSU will demonstrate the following upon graduation:<\/p>\n<p><strong>In General Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively, and to communicate with precision, cogency, and rhetorical force.<\/li>\n<li>An informed acquaintance with the mathematical and experimental methods of the physical and biological sciences, and with the main forms of analysis the historical and quantitative techniques needed for investigating the workings and developments of modern society.<\/li>\n<li>An ability to address culture and history from a variety of perspectives.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of, and experience in thinking about, moral and ethical problems.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0The ability to respect, understand, and evaluate work in a variety of disciplines.<\/li>\n<li>The capacity to explain and defend views effectively and rationally.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of and experience in one or more art forms other than the visual arts and design.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a name=\"_Toc448414459\"><\/a><strong>General Education for new students starting Fall 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>General Education at Western Connecticut State University combines course-based competencies with opportunities to explore a wide range of disciplines outside of a student\u2019s major. The university has identified 10 competencies that support academic success and prepare students for life-long learning. There are shared learning outcomes for each competency, which are embedded in courses across the curriculum.<\/p>\n<p>Competencies may be satisfied in the major, minor or any other area of interest. There are no rules about how many competencies can be satisfied in the major. The only rules are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All competencies must be satisfied (as listed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/committees\/gened\/General-Education-Competencies.pdf\">here<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>All students must complete at least 40 credits outside of their major discipline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With this approach, the university has created the opportunity for students to develop essential skills and habits of mind in disciplines where they are most engaged with the material. It is important that students explore ideas from several areas of curriculum outside their major, but without an arbitrary limit on that exploration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Studies in the Visual Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Acquisition of a comprehensive set of technical, creative, and conceptual skills, along with an ability to make connections between them. Students will have an understanding of scale, perspective, tone, color, line, form, light, texture, pattern, balance, and tension.<\/li>\n<li>Development and creation of a significant body of work along with the ability to understand and evaluate works of art.<\/li>\n<li>Capacity to be conversant with the historical record of art history and the works and philosophies of major artists\/designers, and the ability to summarize contemporary thinking on art and design.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Graduating majors participate in the annual Thesis Exhibition, which serves as the capstone event, showcasing their acquired skill sets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"subTitle\">MINOR IN ART (18 S.H.)<\/p>\n<p><em>Eighteen semester hours are required:<\/em><br \/>\nART 100 History &amp; Appreciation of Western Art I<br \/>\nART 101 History &amp; Appreciation of Western Art II<br \/>\nART 121 Fundamentals of Two Dimensional Design<br \/>\nART 141 Drawing I<br \/>\nPlus any two 3-credit courses offered by the Department of Art, for which the student has proper prerequisites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"subTitle\">MINOR IN PHOTOGRAPHY (18 S.H.)<\/p>\n<p><em>Eighteen semester hours are required<\/em>:<br \/>\nART 121 Fundamentals of Two Dimensional Design<br \/>\nART 207 Photography I<br \/>\nART 216 Photography II<br \/>\nART\u00a0270 Advanced Photographic Methods<br \/>\nART 346 Color Photography I<br \/>\nART 336 Photography III<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Art Catherine Vanaria, Chair vanariac@wcsu.edu VPA 150D,\u00a0Westside campus (203) 837-3919 (203) 837-8031 (fax) Karen Walsh, Department Secretary walshk@wcsu.edu VPA 239,\u00a0Westside campus (203) 837-8402 (203) 837-8031 (fax) Lori Robeau, Visual Art Assistant robeaul@wcsu.edu VPA 143E,\u00a0Westside campus (203) 837-8403 (203) 837-8031 (fax) &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":140,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-141","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1819\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/141","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1819\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1819\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1819\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1819\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1819\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/141\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1819\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/140"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1819\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}