Art

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Art
- Graphic Design Option
- Art Studio Option
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Field Endorsement in Art (K-12)
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Middle Grades Content Area of Specialization in Art (4-9)
Minor in Art
Minor in Art (K-6)
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General Studies

The General Studies requirements for Chadron State College are available on a separate page for easy reference.

Mission Statement

The Chadron State College Art Department provides a comprehensive course of study in the visual arts while preparing students for careers in Fine Arts Studio, Graphic Design or Art Education. The program encourages personal and artistic growth in a student-centered learning environment and is dedicated to creating a classroom experience strong in the production of art, the knowledge of historical context, the use of critical thinking, and the understanding of aesthetics. The department enriches life in the Western High Plains region by providing educational opportunities, research, service, and visual arts programs that contribute to the vitality and diversity of the region.

Student Learning Outcomes

The outcomes of the Art discipline are as follows:

Students will have an opportunity to explore, create, analyze, and understand art.
Students will develop and enhance their artistic skills.
Students will gain knowledge of art through workshops, field trips, and gallery exhibits.
The Art discipline will create an atmosphere which encourages students to communicate their ideas and feelings about art.
Students will experiment with new art materials, procedures, and technology.
Prospective teachers will become knowledgeable with methods and techniques used in art education.
Students will develop a professional portfolio and art exhibit.

Requirements

All Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Art students must complete the CORE REQUIRMENT classes and their OPTION classes in addition to the GENERAL STUDIES requirements.

All art majors are required to complete
- ART 131 Drawing I
- ART 133 Design Fundamentals I
- ART 136 Figure Drawing I
- ART 230 Design Fundamentals II
PRIOR to enrolling in any other studio courses.
All incoming freshman art majors with the assistance of the art faculty must complete an entry level survey of their previous art experience for assessment purposes.
After completion of 60 credit hours, all art majors will be evaluated by the art faculty and notified of the advisability of continuing in upper division art courses. Transfer students are required to submit a portfolio by the middle of their first semester junior year.
To complete the requirements for a degree in Art each senior art major must participate in one Senior Thesis Exhibit during his/her final year. B.S.E. candidates must enroll the semester prior to enrolling in student teaching (Note: Secondary Methods Course in Art is offered only during the Fall semester.)
The senior exhibit must reflect the student’s ability to create art in at least two media, including works from their option area. All work must have been completed on the college level and within the past two years. The student, as a requirement of their senior thesis, must be involved in the setting up of art gallery exhibits and supply the department with a senior thesis portfolio.
Students will not normally be permitted to enroll in Advanced Art Studio, Seminar or Independent Study until they have completed the required courses in the media or topic selected for advanced study.
NOTE: ART 400, 430, 500, 530 are all three credit hour courses and may only be taken for a combined total of nine hours in any studio area.
Materials fee will be assessed for most Art courses.

The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Art

A student must complete the following core and one option in addition to the General Studies requirements. All art majors are required to complete ART 131, 133, 136 and 230 prior to enrolling in any other studio courses.

Core Requirements

Number	Course Title	Hours
ART 131	Drawing I	3
ART 133	Design Fundamentals I	3
ART 136	Figure Drawing I	3
ART 225	Printmaking I	3
ART 227	Sculpture I	3
ART 228	Ceramics I	3
ART 229	Introduction to Graphic Design	3
ART 230	Design Fundamentals II	2
ART 232	Painting I	3
ART 321	Glass I (a) or (b)	3
ART 323 ART 223	Creative Photography or Introduction to Photography	3
ART 338	Art History Survey I	3
ART 339	Art History Survey II	3
ART 412	Senior Thesis	1
Total hours		39

Graphic Design Option

Number	Course Title	Hours
Core requirements		39
ART 322	Graphic Design I	3
ART 329	Graphic Design II	3
ART 340	20th Century Art Survey	3
ART 411	Graphic Design III	3
ART 422	Graphic Design Practicum	3
Art electives (must be upper division)		3
Total hours		57

Art Studio Option

Number	Course Title	Hours
Core requirements		39
ART 320	Figure Drawing II	3
ART 340	20th Century Art Survey	3
*Electives selected from list below		12
Total hours		57
*Electives may be selected from ART 310, 325, 331, 332, 337, 421, 428.

The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Field Endorsement in Art (K-12)

All art majors are required to complete ART 131, 133, 136 and 230 prior to enrolling in any other studio courses. A student must complete the following requirements, the General Studies requirements, and Professional Education requirements.

Number	Course Title	Hours
ART 131	Drawing I	3
ART 133	Design Fundamentals I	3
ART 136	Figure Drawing I	3
ART 225	Printmaking I	3
ART 227	Sculpture I	3
ART 228	Ceramics I	3
ART 229	Introduction to Graphic Design	3
ART 230	Design Fundamentals II	2
ART 232	Painting I	3
ART 321	Glass I (a) or (b)	3
ART 323 ART 223	Creative Photography or Introduction to Photography	3
ART 334	Art for the Elem/MS Teacher	3
ART 338	Art History Survey I	3
ART 339	Art History Survey II	3
ART 340	20th Century Art Survey	3
ART 412	Senior Thesis	1
*Electives selected from list below		9
Total hours		54
*Electives may be selected from ART 325, 331, 332, 337, 421, 428.

The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Middle Grades Content Area of Specialization in Art (4-9)

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies and Professional Education Middle Grades requirements and one other Content Area of Specialization for Middle Grades.

Number	Course Title	Hours
ART 131	Drawing I	3
ART 133	Design Fundamentals I	3
ART 228	Ceramics I	3
ART 229	Introduction to Graphic Design	3
ART 232	Painting I	3
ART 334	Art for the Elem/MS Teacher	3
ART 338 ART 339 ART 340	Art History Survey I or Art History Survey II or 20th Century Art Survey	3
Total hours		21

Minors in Art

Minor in Art

A student must complete the following program, a major in another area, and the General Studies requirements.

Number	Course Title	Hours
ART 131	Drawing I	3
ART 133	Design Fundamentals I	3
Select two from the following: ART 228, 229, 232, 321		6
Electives in Art (Must be upper division)		9
Total hours		21

Minor in Art (K-6)

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies and Professional Education, Elementary Education requirements.

Number	Course Title	Hours
ART 131	Drawing I	3
ART 133	Design Fundamentals I	3
ART 228	Ceramics I	3
ART 229	Introduction to Graphic Design	3
ART 232	Painting I	3
ART 338 ART 339 ART 340	Art History Survey I or Art History Survey II or 20th Century Art Survey	3
Electives in Art (Must be upper division)		3
Total hours		21