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2003-2004 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art
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(130 semester hours; 134 with education licensure) Requirements are subject to change.
The art major offers students an opportunity for the unique development of their
talents in a wide range of visual arts courses and concentrations. A full spectrum
of studio courses affords students the development of their personal talents in
the visual arts. An assortment of methods, techniques, materials, and philosophies
challenge art majors to express themselves to their fullest potential. It is the
underlying philosophy of this major that students maturing as artists have a responsibility
to share and lead in developing a better and more meaningful society. This commitment
to artistic and social responsibility by the Visual and Performing Arts Department,
its faculty, and its students is the essence of the Springfield College humanics
philosophy. The prime objectives of the art major are to:
- Develop the creative and imaginative skills of each student in the visual arts.
- Sensitize each student to the aesthetic needs of people.
- Encourage all students to use their talent in the visual arts for constructive
change of the highest order within society.
- Help each student, as an emerging artist, to focus on the many new professional
career opportunities in the visual arts.
Each student majoring in art must develop a specific area of concentration within
the art program. Concentrations include studio art, scientific illustration, and
arts management/event planning. Students who select studio art may also elect
to seek licensure as a teacher of visual arts (PreK–8, 5–12). All students select
an internship or fieldwork placement in their senior year. This unique opportunity
gives each student the chance to experience an on-the-job, real-world situation
and is of great value in helping students make realistic choices about their future
professional life.
Whenever possible, prospective students arrange to meet with the chairperson
of the Visual and Performing Arts Department to review their art portfolios. Details
of portfolio preparation and other related information can be obtained by contacting
Professor Ron Maggio, chairperson of the Visual and Performing Arts Department,
at (413) 748-3753. For general information about the art major, contact Professor
Maggio or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.
General Education Program - Depending on the concentration and selectives chosen,
37–44 s.h. in addition to courses taken for the major.
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I. General Education Program
To integrate the humanics philosophy into their lives, Springfield College students
engage in the search for knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of values
through a variety of courses in the sciences and humanities. In addition to those
General Education courses, students must complete 6 s.h. of Writing-Across-the-Curriculum
(WAC) courses. For more information see the General Education Program and WAC courses. In the major requirements listed below, selected courses which fulfill General
Education categories are marked with an asterisk; selected WAC courses are marked
with a “W”. II. Core Requirements (28 s.h.)
III. Concentrations (31-52 s.h.)
Students must select one of the following concentrations:A. Studio Art (31-32 s.h.)
Additional art requirements:
- ARTS 2__ Advanced Studio in Art Credits: 3
In addition, select two of the following art history courses:
B. Scientific Illustration (51-52 s.h.)
Additional art requirements:
- ARTS 2__ Advanced Studio in Art Credits: 3
In addition, select two of the following art history courses:
In addition, select one of the following science selectives:
C. Arts Management/Events Planning
Additional art requirements:In addition, select one of the following three-dimensional courses:
In addition, select one of the following art history courses:
IV. Electives
Depending on their choice of concentration, art majors must complete 13–27 s.h.
of electives to total 130 credits. The teacher of visual arts licensure program
requires 134 to complete, so no electives are necessary. Recommended electives for studio art majors not seeking teacher licensure:
Recommended electives for the arts management concentration:
- ARTS 2__ Advanced Studio in Art (for Web Design) Credits: 3
V. Optional Teacher of Visual Arts Licensure Program (46 s.h.)
Art majors may elect to seek licensure as a teacher of visual arts (grades PreK–8
and/or 5–12). Advisement is provided by a member of the Visual and Performing
Arts faculty and a member of the Education Department. Students seeking licensure
should begin their program upon their admission to the College, but in order to
be considered teacher candidates and to complete the professional preparation
requirements, they must apply for official admission to the teacher preparation
program and be accepted. Application to the teacher preparation program typically
occurs prior to the junior year. More information about requirements for admittance
to the teacher preparation program can be found on page 118. Students seeking
licensure must complete core requirements for the major, the studio art concentration
requirements, and the additional requirements listed below. Special Art Requirements for Licensure Students (completed as part of the studio art concentration)
Art Education Requirements ( 12 s.h.)
Teacher Licensure Requirements (31 s.h.)
In addition, a total of 14 s.h. from the following practicum options:
VI. Program Standards
In order to achieve advanced standing and be eligible for advanced courses
and fieldwork experience, all art majors must have a record of demonstrating
standards of professional competency related to attendance, preparation, academic
honesty, creativity, maturity, professional behavior, empathy toward others,
aptitude, and aesthetic awareness. Students must also meet the following academic
standards:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.500.
- A 2.500 GPA in all program requirements.
- A grade of C or better in all ARTS or ATPY courses.
Once met, standards for advanced standing must be maintained to continue in
the major. Students who do not achieve advanced standing by their 90th semester
hour must change to another major. If the standards are eventually met, the
student may petition the department’s Appraisal and Retention Committee
to be readmitted.More information about advanced standing standards and the
process to apply is available from the Visual and Performing Arts Department.
VII. Sample Program By Year
The program listed below is a sample—courses are not guaranteed to be
offered during the semester or year listed. It is the student’s responsibility
to insure that all requirements are met on a timely basis and that needed prerequisite
courses are completed before taking upper-level requirements; therefore, they
should consult carefully with an advisor when planning their program. Students
must average a minimum of 16.25 s.h. a semester to complete this program in
four years (16.75 for licensure students).
Courses marked with an * fulfill or partially fulfill an General Education
category. Courses marked with a w may fulfill a WAC requirement, depending on
the year taken. All art majors:
- General Education courses, concentration courses, licensure courses, and/or electives
to total at least 33 s.h. for the year.
In addition, for the studio art concentration:
In addition, for education licensure students:
In addition, for scientific illustration concentration:
In addition, for arts management/event planning concentration:
All art majors:
- General Education courses, concentration courses, licensure courses, and/or electives
to total at least 33 s.h. for the year.
In addition, for the studio art concentration:
- ARTS ___ Art history selective (see options above) Credits: 3 s.h.
In addition, for education licensure students:
In addition, for scientific illustration concentration:
In addition, for arts management/event planning concentration:
- ARTS ___ Three-dimensional selective Credits: 3 s.h.
For all art majors:
- General Education courses, concentration courses, licensure courses (if and/or
electives to total at least 33 s.h. for the year).
In addition, for the studio art concentration:
- Art history selective (see options above). Credits: 3 s.h.
In addition, for education licensure students:
In addition, for scientific illustration concentration:
- ART ___ Art history selective Credits: 3 s.h.
- Science selective (see options above). Credits: 3 s.h.
In addition, for arts management/event planning concentration:
- ARTS ___ Art history selective Credits:3 s.h.
For all art majors:
- Any uncompleted General Education courses, program requirements, and/or electives
to complete 130 s.h.
In addition, for the studio art concentration:
- ARTS 2__ Advanced Studio in Art Credits:3 s.h.
In addition, for education licensure students:
- EDUC ___ A total of 14 Credits of practicum options.
In addition, for scientific illustration concentration:
- ARTS 2__ Advanced Studio in Art Credits: 3 s.h.
In addition, for arts management/event planning concentration:
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