Faculty: Professors J. Calabrese, S. Grant, C. Stuckenbruck, J. Weinkein; Associate Professors G. Washmon; Assistant Professors D. Jasper, C. Parsons-O’Keefe; Lecturer S. Warwick

In support of the Texas Woman’s University as it strives to fulfill its mission, the Department of Visual Arts will educate and empower our students, especially ensuring opportunities for women and minorities, to become leaders in our society through excellence in the visual arts.

We will accomplish this vision through rigorously maintaining a collaborative, cooperative, and supportive community, guided by a committed and professionally active faculty, who are respectful of individual differences, and uphold the importance of the following fundamentals of visual arts education:

A continuous commitment to creative and aesthetic inquiry;
A balance of critical theory and pratice;
A need for relevant context and purpose for student work through understanding of historical and contemporary trends; and
The development of professional responsibility and personal voice.

For the B.S. degree in Design (with certification, all-level art) the student must complete twenty-one hours of course work in the College of Education and Human Ecology (see p. 298).

Bachelor of Arts Degree Program

Clay, History of Art, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture.

Core Curriculum Requirement (42 hrs.)

Composition (6 hrs.)

Mathematics - college-level algebra equivalent, or above (3 hrs.)

Natural Sciences (6 hrs.)

Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts (6 hrs.)

Visual or Perfoming Arts (3)
Literature, philosophy, modern or classical language/literature and cultural studies (3 hrs.)

Art Elective (12 hrs.)*

* Must be 3000 or 4000 level courses within respective concentration

Minor Requirements

*18 hrs. (discuss requirements with minor advisor)

*6 hours must be 3000 or 4000 level
(For the B.A. degree in Art History a foreign language minor is recommended.)

Total Hours Required: 132

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program
Clay, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture.

Core Curriculum Requirement (42 hrs.)

Composition (6 hrs.)

Mathematics - college-level algebra equivalent, or above (3 hrs.)

Natural Sciences (6 hrs.)

Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts (6 hrs.)

Visual or Perfoming Arts (3)
Literature, philosophy, modern or classical language/literature and cultural studies (3 hrs.)

Art Elective (9 hrs.)

* Must be 3000 or 4000 level courses within respective concentration

Minor Requirements 18 hrs. (discuss requirements with minor advisor)

Total Hours Required: 144

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

Visual Arts, with All-Level Art Certification (formerly Art Education)

Core Curriculum Requirement (42 hrs.)

Composition (6 hrs.)

Mathematics - college-level algebra equivalent, or above (3 hrs.)

Natural Sciences (6 hrs.)

Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts (6 hrs.)

Visual or Perfoming Arts (3)
Literature, philosophy, modern or classical language/literature and cultural studies (3 hrs.)

Total Hours Required: 127

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program

Graphic Design Concentration

Core Curriculum Requirement (42 hrs.)

Composition (6 hrs.)

Mathematics - college-level algebra equivalent, or above (3 hrs.)

Natural Sciences (6 hrs.)

Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts (6 hrs.)

Visual or Perfoming Arts (3)
Literature, philosophy, modern or classical language/literature and cultural studies (3 hrs.)

Total Hours Required 141

* Must be 3000 or 4000 level courses within respective concentration.

Graphic Design Minor

To fulfill the academic minor in Graphic Design a minimum of 18 credit hours is required. A minimum of two courses (6 credit hours) must be at the 3000 (junior) and/or 4000 (senior) level. Please contact the Visual Arts Department to arrange for a minor academic advisor.

The following is the list of courses for students seeking an undergraduate minor in Graphic Design within the Visual Arts Department at TWU.

Course Credits

ART 1203. Basic Design 3

ART 1213. Color and Design 3

ART 2223. Introduction to Computer based Art 3

ART 4223. Graphic Design 3

Select two from the following three courses:

ART 4243. Internet Based Art 3

ART 4263. Interactive Computer Media 3

ART 4663. Digital Imaging 3

Total Hours Required 18

Digital Media Minor

Students not majoring in Mass Communications, Visual Arts, Computer Science or English must take required course in each field (13 hours) and may select two other electives (6 hours) from any of the four areas. Minor = 19 hours.

Students majoring in Mass Communications, Visual Arts, Computer Science or English who wish to minor in Digital Media must take all courses outside their major department: three required courses (9 hours) and four elective courses (10 hours). Minor = 19 hours.

A student’s minor advisor may be in Mass Communications, Visual Arts, Computer Science or English.

Mass Communications

MCOM 3213. Cyberpublishing (Required)

MCOM 4503. Electronic Information Retrieval

MCOM 1013. Broadcast Production (digital video editing)

MCOM 3523. Photojournalism (includes Photoshop)

MCOM 4213. Ethics and Law of the Press

MCOM 3523. Principles of Advertising

MCOM 3123. Public Relations

MCOM 2013. Newswriting/Reporting I

MCOM 4113. Feature Writing

MCOM 3023. Desktop Publishing/Publications Design

Visual Arts

ART 4243. Internet Based Art or ART 2224. Introduction to Computer Based Art (Required)

ART 3243. Fundamentals of Type and Image

ART 4223. Graphic Design

ART 2223. Introduction to Computer Based Art

ART 4663. Digital Imaging

ART 1603. Introduction to Photography

Computer Science

CSCI 1413. Introduction to Computer Programming (Required)

CSCI 1411. Computer Programming Lab (Required)

CSCI 1403. A First Course in Computing

CSCI 2433. Microcomputer Applications

CSCI 3103. Advanced Presentation Graphics

CSCI 4303. Advanced Modeling and Visualization with Spreadsheets

English

ENG 3433. Professional Writing (Required)

ENG 3111. Writing Laboratory

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program - Photography Concentration

Core Curriculum Requirement (42 hrs.)

Composition (6 hrs.)

Mathematics - college-level algebra equivalent, or above (3 hrs.)

Natural Sciences (6 hrs.)

Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts (6 hrs.)

Visual or Perfoming Arts (3)
Literature, philosophy, modern or classical language/literature and cultural studies (3 hrs.)

Total Hours Required 135

* Must be 3000 or 4000 level courses within respective concentration.

Art Minor

For a baccalaureate degree for non-art majors, a minor in art requires 18 semester hours of art, including six hours of advanced work (3000 or 4000 level).

Intermedia Art Minor

Choose 18 hours from 4 of the following areas:

Ceramics
Drawing/Printmaking
Photography
Digital Imaging
Painting
Sculpture

Proposed changes in areas and levels of Texas teaching certificates by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) will result in major changes in teacher education programs throughout the State. Information in this catalog reflects current programs. Information on new degree and certification options will become available.

Art Major with a Teaching Certificate in Art

The basic degree requirements for teacher certification are found on pages 316-319 of this Catalog. Please see departmental advisor for degree plan.

Required Courses in Art

ART 1203. Basic Design

ART 1213. Color and Design

ART 1303. Basic Drawing

ART 1313. Basic Drawing

ART 1503. Introduction to Painting

ART 1603. Introduction to Photography

ART 2303. Figure Drawing

ART 2503. History of Art - Ancient and Primitive

ART 2223. Introduction to Computer Based Art

or ART 2513. History of Art - Medieval

ART 3033. Essentials of Art for Children

ART 3063. Art for Adolescents

ART 3053. Multicultural Arts

ART 3503. History of Art - Renaissance

ART 3513. History of Art - 19th Century

ART 3713. Watercolor

ART 3753. Sculpture

ART 3843. Ceramics

ART 4523. History of Art - 20th Century

Art Elective (3 hours Advanced Studies)

*Required Professional Development Courses (24 hrs.)

12 hrs. Student Teaching

See pp. 295 and 296 for changes in certification requirements changed under Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities and Related Studies.

Art Undergraduate Courses

ART 1203. Basic Design. (ARTS 1311) Introduction to problems in visual organization, chiefly in two-dimensional design. Exploration of the elements of art and the principles of visual organization. Lectures, demonstrations and studio production. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 1213. Color and Design. (ARTS 1312) Principles of color, color control, application, and design. Chromatic light theory and pigment theories of color. Illustrated lectures on various aspects of color, relationships, history of color theory, and elements and principles of design. Prerequisite: ART 1203 or permission of the instructor. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 1303. Basic Drawing.(ARTS 1316) Introduction to drawing styles, techniques and concepts including expressive, analytical and perceptual problems using still-life, figure, landscape, ethnic heritage, and women's issues as subject matter. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 1313. Basic Drawing. (ARTS 1317) Continued study of contour, form, texture, and space concepts in still life, figure, perspective, and landscape. Prerequisite: ART 1303 or permission of the instructor. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 1503. Introduction to Painting. A study of painting techniques and concepts with a review of contemporary, multicultural, and women's art. Lectures, demonstrations, studio production and field trips. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 1603. Introduction to Photography. A study of 35mm photography. Emphasis on technical and aesthetic aspects of historical and contemporary work. Exploration of social, political and technological developments. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 2223. Introduction to Computer Based Art. Studio course designed to introduce students to current imaging software and hardware for creating artwork. Investigates the relationship between computer technology and traditional media through hands-on projects. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Prerequisite: CSCI 1403 or permission of instructor. Credit: Three hours.

ART 2303. Figure Drawing. (ARTS 2323) Drawing from the life model, anatomical, and creative aspects. Prerequisites: ART 1303, 1313, or permission of the instructor and chair of the department. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Each semester of work is progressively more advanced than the previous semester. Two lecture, four studio hours a week.Credit: Three hours per semester.

ART 2503. History of Art-Ancient and Primitive. A study of art from the beginning of civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire: ethnic, sociology, and philosophical background. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 2513. History of Art-Medieval. Survey of early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic art. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Three lecture hours a week. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Credit: Three hours.

ART 2653. Basic Photography. (ARTS 2356) Experience in using various types of photographic equipment. Darkroom training, photograms, printing and presentation, and exhibition prints. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 2713. Understanding the Arts - Visual Arts. An introduction to the various forms, styles, and periods in visual arts. Emphasis on cultural awareness. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3003. Arts for Children. Acquaints education majors with goals, methodology and best practices in teaching the arts in elementary and middle school. Discusses value of the arts for children and procedures for using art, dance, drama and music as tools to promote learning. Fulfills requirements for teacher certification. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3033. Essentials of Children’s Art. An Exploration of the works of art by children, ages 4-12, and the relationship of this work to the elements and principles of art, art appreciation, art criticism, and studio production. Appropriate for art education (design with certification), elementary education (interdisciplinary education), bilingual, and early childhood education majors. This courses does not fulfill the university Fine Arts core requirement. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

*ART 3053. Multicultural Perspectives in Art. Develops understanding and apopreciation of various cultural values while increasing skills in creative art techniques. The function, style and purpose of art in world cultures will be used to inspire personal creative expression. No prerequisites. Fulfills university Fine Arts and Multicultural core requirement. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3063. Essentials of Art/Adolescents. Signature course in secondary art education methods and materials for all-level art and secondary certification requirements. Does not fulfill the University Fine Arts Core requirement. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

*ART 3243. Fundamentals of Type and Image. Study of the aesthetics, function and history of typography as it relates to visual communication. Includes an examination of the relationship between type and image systems of communication. Prerequisite:ART 2223. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3303. North American Indian Art. Introduction and overview of the visual art forms of American Indian people in North America, from prehistoric through contemporary. Survey of major culture area groups and individual artists of native North America with emphasis on the cultural context of the artistic production. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3373. The World of Imagination in Art, Dance, and Film. Examines themes of fantasy and reality, emphasis on dance and visual arts with selected examples from other disciplines. No prerequisites. Fulfills university Interdisciplinary core Fine Arts core requirements. This course is the same as DNCE 3373. Appropriate for all majors. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3503. History of Art-Renaissance. European art from 1400 to 1600. Emphasis on concepts of Renaissance Art. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3513. History of Art-19th Century. Development of art in the modern world from the end of the 18th century to 1899. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3713. Painting-Watercolor. Composition and rendering of watercolor. Field trips. Prerequisites: ART 1203, 1213, or permission of instructor and chair of the department. May be taken for up to 12 hours’ credit. Each semester of work is progressively more advanced than the previous semester. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3753. Sculpture. A study of the three-dimensional form. Basic processes of fabrication, carving, and casting. Field trips. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Each semester of work is progressively more advanced than the previous semester. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3843. Ceramics. An introduction to basic techniques for forming, firing and surfacing of clay. Includes technical and historical information. Approprate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills the University Fine Arts core requirement. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Two lecture, four studio hours per week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 3853. Advanced Ceramics. Continued study of ceramic techniques and artwork. Encourages students to develop a unique body of work in clay. Prerequisite: 3 hours credit in ART 3843. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Does not fulfill the University Fine Arts core requirement. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Two lecture, four studio hours per week. Credit: Three hours.

*ART 3863 Advanced Ceramic Techniques. Special techniques in advanced ceramics. Each semester focuses on a different type of forming technique and an area of technical study or research. Continued development of each student’s artwork. Prerequisites: 3 hours credit in ART 3843. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Does not fulfill the University Fine Arts core requirement. May be taken for up to 12 hours. Two lecture, four studio hours per week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4223. Graphic Design. Graphic design problem solving, advertising layout, typography, computer illustration and design, study of graphic design history and commercial printing processes. Field trips. Prerequisites: ART 1203, 1213, 1303, 1313, or permission of the instructor and chair of the department. Two lecture and four studio hours a week. May be taken for up to 12 hours of credit. Each semester of work is progressively more advanced than the previous semester. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4233. Professional Practice. Development of the professional portfolio and/or related materials for prospective employers. The emphasis will be on professional methods, techniques, and practices currently used in business, commerce, industry, and other related institutions. Prerequisites: Advanced standing and endorsement of faculty advisor and department chair. Two lecture, one laboratory hour per week. Credit: Three hours.

*ART 4243. Internet Based Art. Examination of the Internet as a new venue in the arts and exploration of the creative possiblities of the medium. Two lecture, four studio hours per week. Credit: Three hours.

*ART 4263. Interactive Computer Media. Principles of interactivity in computer media. Students combine 2-dimensional imaging, audio and video for developing creative, interactive artwork. Prerequisite: ART 2223. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Two lecture, four studio hours per week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4523. History of Art-20th Century. Development of art in the modern world from 1900 to present. Appropriate for art and non-art majors and art minors. Fulfills university Fine Arts core requirement. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4653. Color Photography. Study of historical and contemporary color photography in art. Experience in shooting, processing, and printing color negatives and slides. Class critiques to encourage individual vision through color materials. Prerequisite: ART 2653 or permission of the instructor. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Each semester of work is progressively more advanced then the previous semester. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4663. Digital Imaging. Study of digital technologies in fine arts photography. Theoretical and technical concerns including overview of necessary components, scanning techniques, input devices, image manipulation, and output media. Prerequisites: ART 2653 and 4653 or permission of the instructor. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Each semester work is progressively more advanced than the previous semester. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4673. Alternative Photographic Processes. Lectures and demonstrations of historical and contemporary alternative processes utilizing pinhole cameras, cyanotype, vandyke, xerox, transfer, and kwik print. Prerequisites: ART 2653 and 4653 or instructor’s permission. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Each semester’s work is progressively more advanced than the previous semester. Two lecture and four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4683. Photographic Possibilities. Advanced problems exploring contemporary trends and issues in fine art photography including areas such as installation, book arts, and mixed media photographic manipulation. Development of a series of works based on personal vision and exploration of contemporary issues. Prerequisites: ART 2653 and ART 4653 or instructor’s permission. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Each semester work is progressively more advanced than the previous semester. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4703. Painting. Advanced studies in painting, color, and composition. Emphasis on individual development of content. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Each semester of work is progressively more advanced than the previous semester. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4713. Advanced Problems in Painting. Development of individual statements in painting. Introduction to exhibition techniques. Prerequisites: ART 1503, ART 4703 or permission of instructor. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. Each semester’s work is progressively more advanced than the previous semester. Two lecture, four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4903. Selected Topics. Individual study of selected topics in art. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and chair of the department. Three lecture, no studio hours per week. May be taken for up to 12 hours of credit. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4913. Independent Study. Individual study of technical problems in art. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and chair of the department. May be taken for up to 12 hours credit. One lecture, four studio hours per week. Credit: Three hours.

ART 4953, 4956. Cooperative Education.

ART 4993. Exhibition. Studio research course to meet the exhibit requirement for studio art majors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Two lecture and four studio hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

Graduating seniors within 12 hours of graduation may take graduate level courses. These are for graduate credit and will not count toward the fulfillment of the undergraduate degree.

Graduate Courses

ART 5023. Painting - Theory and Development

ART 5043. Papermaking

ART 5053. Typographic Bookmaking

ART 5063. Theories of Art

ART 5223. Graphic Design

ART 5303. Drawing

ART 5503. History of Art

ART 5603. North American Indian Art

ART 5653. Creative Photography

ART 5663. Alternative Photographic Processes

ART 5673. Portfolio Photography

ART 5683. Professional Practices in Photography

ART 5703. Painting

ART 5753. Sculpture

ART 5853. Advanced Ceramics

ART 5863. Advanced Ceramics Technology

ART 5903. Special Topics

ART 5913. Individual Study

ART 5983. Thesis-Prospectus

ART 5993. Art Thesis

ART 5996. M.F.A. Exhibit