Art Studio
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44 credits
Why art studio?
Students in the art studio are provided exposure to a wide range of media, and develop the critical and conceptual skills needed to realize a personal artistic vision. Studio majors, while immersed both historically and conceptually, examine the purpose, function and aesthetics of the chosen art form within the larger scheme of the art world. Students learn requirements of a professional career and be guided in the building of a professional portfolio including resume, artist statement and portfolio.
Career Options
Architects; Art Dealers; Art Directors; Craft Artists; Curators; Elementary, Middle, and High School Teachers; Fine Artists; Illustrators; Photographers; Recreational Therapists
High School Preparation
Art History; Computer applications; Computer/graphic arts; Geometry; Studio Art; World history
Sample First Year Schedule
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| Fall Semester |
Course #
| Title | Credits |
| AR103 | Art Foundations I | 3 |
| AR122 | Drawing I | 3 |
| LCT140 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| E120 | English Composition | 3 |
| | Disciplinary Studies/
Oral Communication Requirement | 3-4 |
| | 15-16 total |
| Spring Semester |
Course #
| Title | Credits |
| AR104 | Art Foundation II | 3 |
| AR222 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ID160 | Artscore | 2 |
| | Disciplinary Studies/
Oral Communication Requirement | 3 |
| | Disciplinary Studies Course | 3 |
| | Disciplinary Studies Course | 3 |
| | | 17 total |
For more information contact:
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| Art & Design Chair |
Preston Lawing, M.F.A.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #1421
Winona, MN 55987-1399
(800) 635-5987, Ext. 1701
plawing@smumn.edu |
(From the 09-11 Catalog)
A. Art Core
All of the following:
AR103 Art Foundations I
AR122 Drawing I
AR222 Drawing II
AR331 Painting I
AR341 Printmaking I
AR371 Art History I
AR372 Art History II
AR461 Senior Art Seminar I
AR462 Senior Art Seminar II
B. All of the following:
AR104 Foundations II
AR211 Ceramics
AR322 Drawing III
AR351 Sculpture
AR432 Painting II
AR442 Printmaking II
AR451 Advanced Studio
Click on the courses below for descriptions
AR103 Art Foundations I (3 credits)Foundations I is a study of the principles and elements of two-and three-dimensional design. It is also an introduction to drawing, color theory, and painting for the professional. The course is conducted in a studio-lecture format.
AR104 Art Foundations II (3 credits)This is a continuation of AR103 with further work in drawing, composition, color theory, painting, and design for the professional.
AR122 Drawing I (3 credits)This course requires no art background. It includes a variety of subject matter, media and techniques with emphasis on visual perception and awareness.
AR211 Ceramics (3 credits)This introductory course combines instruction in hand building and the potter’s wheel. The emphasis is placed on methods of construction, surface decoration, glazing, and firing techniques.
AR222 Drawing II (3 Credits)The focus of this course is the development of drawing skills. A variety of media are used – pencil, charcoal, conté, ink, pastels, etc.
AR322 Drawing III (3 credits)This course is a requirement for the art studio major. It involves advanced problems in drawing emphasizing conceptual development, the human figure, and further exploration of media.
Offered in alternate fall semesters.
AR331 Painting I (3 credits)This is an introduction to the techniques of painting using either acrylic or oil paints.
Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite: AR122 or AR222.
AR341 Printmaking I (3 credits)Printmaking is an experimentation with a variety of graphic media such as lithography, woodcuts, lino cuts, calligraphy, silkscreen, and intaglio. Different media is emphasized each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites:
- AR122 Drawing I
- AR222 Drawing II
AR351 Sculpture (3 credits)This introductory course considers materials and techniques of sculpture using wood, metal, and plastics.
Prerequisites:
- AR103 Art Foundations I
- AR104 Art Foundations II
AR371 Art History I (3 credits)The first of a two-semester sequence in Western Art, this course contains units in prehistoric, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Aegean, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic Art. The course includes study of painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts.
AR372 Art History II (3 credits)The second course in this survey of Western Art includes painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Gothic period through modern times.
Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite: AR371 recommended.
AR432 Painting II (3 credits)Painting II involves advanced problems in acrylic, oil, or other contemporary media.
AR451 Advanced Studio (2-3 credits)In consultation with their advisor, art studio majors select an area for advanced study. They need to have completed two previous semesters in their chosen area; e.g., drawing, painting or printmaking.
AR461 Art Seminar I (2 credits)These seminars involve the production of independent works in the art major’s primary area of concentration. The seminars also focus on professional practices, ethics, and contemporary trends in the arts. The hanging of a graduation exhibit in the senior year is required of all art majors.
AR461 offered fall semester; AR462 offered spring semester.
AR462 Art Seminar II (1 credit)These seminars involve the production of independent works in the art major’s primary area of concentration. The seminars also focus on professional practices, ethics, and contemporary trends in the arts. The hanging of a graduation exhibit in the senior year is required of all art majors.
AR461 offered fall semester; AR462 offered spring semester.