Fine and Studio Arts

Upon completion of degree requirements in the Art program at Lincoln University, each student should be able to demonstrate the following:

A mastery of art content necessary to be a competent and effective teacher of art, a studio artist and/or a commercial artist;
Technical skills which are adequate to meet the needs of artistic self-expression;
The ability to analyze art and to form and defend evaluative judgments of art;
Knowledge of historical and stylistic periods of art history;
Highly developed skills in oral and written communication;
An understanding of health and safety concerns relative to art involvement; and
The necessary background to be successful at the graduate level.

Assessment measures allow students and faculty to determine whether students have met the objectives of the program. The art faculty has spread its assessment measures throughout the degree programs so that students can receive on-going reports of their progress and follow-up advice. The portfolio and Senior Show are the ultimate measures of the student's and the program's success. These are evidence of a collection of four years of work, and not a final project. Art Education majors will also take the PRAXIS II exam.

MAJOR: B.S. IN ART

A minimum grade of "C" in ART 104, 107, 108, 207, 208, 301, 307, 308, 309, 310, 322, 323, 330, 331, 421, 422 and 423.

MAJOR: B.S. IN ART EDUCATION

A minimum grade of "C" in ART 104, 107, 108, 203, 206, 207, 208, 307, 308, 310, 322, 323, 330, 421, 422, and 423.

MINOR:

A minimum grade of "C" in ART 104, 107, 108, 307, 308, 322 and 330. A teaching minor in Art must also include ART 203 (3 credit hours).

No art major or art minor will be permitted to enroll in any art course for which he/she has not met the prerequisites.
Special students may enroll in advanced art courses with the consent of the Art faculty, provided they can show evidence of having developed basic skills in art.
At the discretion of the teacher in charge, projects done by students in art classes may be retained for display purposes until after the Annual Student Art Exhibit in the spring semester.
All work entered in the Annual Student Art Exhibit must have been done under the supervision of the Art Unit faculty.
All art majors are required, without exception, to present a Senior Art Exhibit (of at least 20 works) as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the B.S. degrees in Art. A portfolio review must be satisfactorily completed at least thirty days prior to the scheduled opening of the exhibit.
One re-enrollment for additional credit is permitted in designated studio courses in which the student has received a grade of "C" or better, and has permission of the instructor and department head.
Students will be required to provide basic art materials for studio courses.

Upon completion of the Art and/or Art Education programs at Lincoln University, the student will have gained a basic understanding of the MacIntosh computer and also be able to demonstrate basic competency in the use of various software programs including word processing, scanning, drawing, painting, graphic design and CD ROM.

Students will have the opportunity to gain the necessary computer knowledge and skills through participation in department sponsored/presented workshops and successful completion of the departmental computer intensive course ART 207 (and other computer intensive courses, as designated). Students will also have opportunities to develop computer skills in other art courses which require some use of the computer.

Listed courses may not be taught every semester or every year. The department head and art advisors have information about projected course offerings for a semester/year.

ART 100 INTRODUCTION TO ART (3, fa, sp, su). An introduction to the visual arts including the study of the elements, principles, media, techniques, and critical appreciation. (Satisfies a humanities requirement of general education.) MOTR ARTS 100, transfer guaranteed.

ART 104 THEORY OF DESIGN AND COLOR (3, sp, LF). A studio course dealing with the elements and principles of design. Emphasis on two- dimensional composition, craftsmanship, expressive skills, and color theory. Five hours per week, 1 lecture and 4 studios.

ART 107 DRAWING I (3, fa, LF). A studio course in drawing. A selection of methods and media will be introduced. Emphasis will be on developing skills in composition, perspective, value, volume, craftsmanship, and working from observation. Five hours per week. MOTR PERF 105D, transfer guaranteed.

ART 175 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-5). Topic to be listed in course schedule. May re- enrolls as topic changes. May not be used as a general education requirement.

ART 200 ART HISTORY I (3, fa). Art History I is a survey course covering the creative and aesthetic efforts of various cultures from prehistoric times to the medieval period. Students will read, discuss, and write about art, architecture and decorative arts of selected different world cultures. Course topics include art, artists and art styles of the Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania. The course consists of a writing component in which students will write essays on selected art history topics. Lectures/discussions, demonstrations, class presentation, videos, collaboration, problem solving, and group critiques are the means of learning. This course satisfies a humanities requirement for general education.

ART 201 ART HISTORY II (3, sp) Art History II is a survey course covering the creative and aesthetic efforts of various cultures from the medieval period to present day. Students will read, discuss and write about art, architecture and decorative arts of selected different world cultures. Course topics include art, artists and art styles of the Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania. The course consists of a writing component in which students will write essays on selected art history topics. Lectures/discussions, demonstrations, class presentation, videos, collaboration, problem solving, and group critiques are the means of learning. This course satisfies a humanities requirement for general education. MOTR ARTS 102, transfer guaranteed.

ART 203 ELEMENTARY ART EDUCATION (1-3, sp) or ELEMENTARYART EDUCATION AND OBSERVATIONS Art education history, philosophy, stages of development, teaching methods, classroom management, and organization of materials. In addition, the enrollment for 3 credit hours will include observations in a variety of actual classroom settings for 16 one-hour periods. Four or five hours per week. Co-requisite: Should be taken concurrently with EDU 204 and SE 221.

ART 206* FIBERS (3, LF). An introductory course in fibers stressing various processes which include the following units: weaving, surface design, and papermaking. Five hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 104.

ART 207* BASIC COMMERCIAL DESIGN (3, fa, LF). Introduction to problems and practices in commercial art: layouts, basic lettering and advertising designs. Five hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 104.

ART 208* WATERCOLOR PAINTING (3, LF). A beginning course in watercolor painting. Five hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 104 and 217.

ART 209 CERAMICS I (3, fa, LF). Ceramics I is an introductory studio course designed to acquaint students with the history, terminology and processes involved in ceramic pottery. The course introduces the students to ceramic hand construction techniques with major emphasis on the coil method of construction and the basic use of the potter’s wheel. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, class presentations, videos, collaboration, problem-solving and critiques are the means of learning.

ART 210* PRINTMAKING (3, fa LF). An introduction to the history, materials and techniques of printmaking intended to develop technical and expressive abilities

ART 217 DRAWING II (3, sp, LF). Advanced studio course in drawing. A continuation of Drawing I. Emphasis on developing individual areas of strength and interest. Five hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 107.

ART 222 PAINTING I (3, fa, LF). An introductory studio course covering media and techniques of painting and safe studio practices. Emphasis on the use of oil media to create a variety of subjects such as landscapes, still life, self -portraits and the human figure. Prerequisites: ART 104 and 217.

ART 301* FIGURE DRAWING (3, LF). A course in drawing the human figure from life. Five hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 217.

ART 303 GRAPHIC DESIGN I (3, sp). Intermediate course in page layout techniques and graphics-related software. Students in this course will assist in the layout and design of Arts & Letters, the student art and literature journal. Prerequisite: ART 207.

ART 304 AFRICIAN AMERICIAN ART HISTORY (3, fa, sp, su). Art 305 is a survey of African American art and artists from the 1600’s to the present. The course considers the artistic development of artists in the context of the prevailing social, political, cultural and economic conditions. Prerequisite: ENG 102 Comp & Rht II.

ART 307* JEWELRY (3, LF). An introductory course in design and execution of jewelry. Five hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 104.

ART 309* CERAMICS II (3, sp, LF). Ceramics II is a studio course designed to acquaint students with the history, terminology and processes involved in ceramic pottery. The course builds on students prior experiences in ceramic hand construction and use of the potter’s wheel with emphasis on advanced wheel projects. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, class presentations, videos, collaboration, problem-solving and critiques are the means of learning. Prerequisite: ART 209.

ART 310 PRINTMAKING II (3, sp LF) Advanced exploration into materials and techniques of stone lithography and multi-viscosity intaglio processes. Prerequisite: ART 210

ART 323* PAINTING II (3, sp, LF). This course is a continuation of the study of materials and techniques of oil painting intended to develop technical and expressive abilities. Development of composition and observational skills will be stressed, as well as an emphasis on painting as communication. Prerequisite: ART 222.

ART 401 GRAPHIC DESIGN III (3, fa, odd). An advanced design course emphasizing more advanced development of graphics-related products including page layout, animation and packaging design. Prerequisite: ART 207 and ART 303.

ART 421* FIGURE PAINTING (3, sp, even LF). An advanced course in painting from the live model. Five hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 301 and 323.

ART 422* SCULPTURE (3, fa, odd, LF). A basic course in sculpture. Five hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 104 and 217.

ART 423* ADVANCED TECHNICAL PROBLEMS (3, fa, sp, LF). A culminating course in art based on experiences and skills acquired during the freshman, sophomore, and junior years. A senior exhibit is required as a part of this course. Prerequisite: All required art courses in the art sequence prior to the senior year.

ART 475 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART AND ART EDUCATION (1-5). Selected topics in art and art education dealing with special subjects of professional interest (studio skills, current practices, developmental processes, commercial uses, etc.).

ART 498* ART INTERNSHIP (3, fa, even). This course is designed to offer art majors the opportunity to gain valuable work experience as they learn. Students are afforded the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge obtained in the classroom.

*Repeatable Courses

Fine and Studio Arts