- Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Art
- 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)
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
- 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 | |