The student who studies art should expect to experience new forms of visual expression and creative thought. The art program offers a solid foundation in studio techniques and concept development. Personal artistic and intellectual growth is encouraged. The student is provided with skills for a professional career as an artist, photographer, illustrator, and graphic designer. Students may combine the art major with a minor in art history which prepares the student for a position as a museum or gallery administrator, or art consultant. Art students interested in graphic design may double major in Studio Art and Advertising and Marketing Communication.
Major Program: Studio Art. The College offers a program of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in studio art. In the studio art major, students can concentrate in one of the following areas: painting, drawing, ceramics, computer graphics, photography, sculpture or printmaking.
The student learning outcomes for the major in Studio Art are for the student:
I. To create a senior portfolio that Demonstrates an original concept and development of skills and techniques.
II. To Apply art terms through analysis and interpretation of their art and its Art Historical influences.
III. To Demonstrate a cross-disciplinary, Liberal Arts connection to their art making.
ART 345 Web Design: 3 hours
ART 360 Documentary Photography: 3 hours
ART 385 Studio Photo: Portrait & Product: 3 hours
ART 402 Portfolio Building: Painting & Drawing: 3 hours
ART 418 Portfolio Building: 3D: 3 hours
ART 438 Portfolio Building: Printmaking: 3 hours
ART 440 Portfolio Building: Graphic Design: 3 hours
ART 460 Portfolio Building: Photography: 3 hours
Students will follow the outlined curriculum. Substitutions may not be made for required courses.
A recommended sequence of courses for the student majoring in studio art is shown below:
In choosing a studio art major a student has demonstrated the desire to develop a career as a working artist. The ART 408 Senior Studio Seminar provides professional experience through the creating and exhibiting of a professional body of work, by producing an accompanying exhibition catalogue and by presenting a lecture on the subject of her art. Professional aspects of this career include: developing a disciplined methodology for studio art production, developing the skill and confidence to speak and write about her art making, by developing web-based portfolios for publicity, and by learning to professionally present her work in a gallery setting.
Minor Requirements: Studio Art. The goals of the studio art minor are:
A minor in studio art requires 18 hours of course work from the following:
The Wesleyan College Art Club is open to all students and encourages everyone with an interest in the field to participate. The Art Club sponsors the Annual Wesleyan College Student Art Exhibition. This exhibition is open to all students with numerous awards presented in a variety of categories.
Art exhibitions are presented regularly on the Wesleyan campus. The Cowles Myles Collier East Gallery of Porter Auditorium features exhibits by national, regional, and local artists. The West Gallery of Porter Auditorium showcases the College's permanent collection. Additional exhibits and student work can be seen in the McCrary Gallery of the Valeria McCullough Murphey Art Building.
Wesleyan College is privileged to steward many arts and cultural events and share them with the community. Most are free and open to the public. Wesleyan art galleries are open M-F 1-5PM and on Wesleyan Market Saturdays from 10AM-2PM.
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