Studio Art
"The art program at Pfeiffer is an intimate one. Students are encouraged to explore a variety of mediums and art methods to better grow their own personal ideas. The student’s vision is at the forefront of the program and their willingness to work to expand that vision will be the measuring stick for their personal success."
-Josh Cross, Associate Professor
The studio art program offers a 45 SH major dedicated to empowering students with the knowledge to express themselves through two-dimensional and three-dimensional creative visual art. The program is geared toward those students whose aim is to make the visual arts their specific area of study for their degree as well as students who wish to sample an endeavor into studio art and expand their knowledge base of it. A student will earn their BA in studio art designed around a variety of multi-tiered courses in basic design and theory, painting, drawing, traditional and digital darkroom photography practices, sculpture, mixed media, contemporary art theory and visual culture.
In addition to our on-campus faculty, the studio art student will benefit from our visiting artist program and exhibition opportunities through our gallery space and local excursions. All students will find that the curriculum not only teaches them the technical skills of art making, but also the ways and means to utilize these skills to connect their personal and communal creativity to the world at large.
NOTE: The following courses will suffice for the General Education requirements of the undergraduate college: ART 201, 210, 211, 310, 312, 410, 510, 511. Art minors are not required to take Senior Exhibition, but it is highly recommended.
Studio Art - Degree Requirements
Major
| STUDIO ART (45 SH): Core Classes: 24 SH |
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| The Core Classes are structured toward building student knowledge in terms of traditional art techniques and art historical context and awareness. |
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| ART 201 | Introduction to Art | ART 312 | Drawing Studies I |
| ART 210 | Fundamentals of 2D Design | ART 410 | Art History Survey II (1500-Present) |
| ART 211 | 3D Design | ART 510 | Issues of Contemporary Art |
| ART 310 | Art History Survey I | ART 511 | Art and the Human Experience (Visual Culture) |
| The Studies: 9 SH | |||
| The Studies are media-specific coursework focused on intense exploration of art mediums. Students have the freedom to decide on the medium(s) that suits their artistic visions. Two (2) Level I courses and one (1) level II course are required. Level II course will be based on choices made in Level I courses. |
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| ART 315 | Mixed Media Studies I | ART 415 | Mixed Media Studies II |
| ART 320 | Painting Studies I | ART 435 | Digital Photography Studies |
| ART 330 | Photography Studies I | ART 420 | Painting Studies II |
| ART 340 | Sculpture Studies I | ART 430 | Photography Studies II |
| ART 412 | Drawing Studies II | ART 440 | Sculpture Studies II |
| Advanced Studio Practices 3 SH | |
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The Advanced Studio Practice course is based on personal viewpoints and ideas explored by each student through the medium of their choice and used for the works that will go into their Capstone Course (Senior Exhibition). |
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| ART 425 | Advanced Studio Practices |
| Capstone Course: 3 SH | |||
| The Capstone Course is the final required course in which students majoring in Studio Art will take. Coupled with their exhibition and professional portfolio, it counts as their Senior exit test from the University. | |||
| ART 597 | Senior Exhibition | ||
| Electives: 6 SH | |||
| The Electives are to be used toward complimentary fields of study outside of the art program (ex: communications, business, web design, philosophy, creative writing) and must be 300 level or above. |
| STUDIO ART 24 Semester Hours |
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| ART 201 | Intro to Art | ART 312 | Drawing Studies I |
| ART 210 | 2D Design | ART 410 | Art History Survey II |
| ART 211 | 3D Design | ART 510 | Issues of Contemporary Art |
| ART 310 | Art History and Survey I | ART 511 | Art and the Human Experience (Visual Culture) |
Majors and Minors
The School of Fine Arts offers majors and minors in Music and Studio Art.
| Majors | Minors |
Studio Art-Courses Offered
| ART 201 | Introduction to Art | F | S 3 SH |
| Introductory course in art history and art making. Students will explore the various art movements and techniques that have shaped art as we know it. Traditional as well as contemporary methods of creation will be emphasized. Satisfies General Education degree requirements for all majors. | |||
| ART 210 | Fundamentals of 2D Design | F | 3 SH |
| Introduction to the basics of artistic creation in terms of techniques and motives and how they are applied to the flat picture plane. Focus is placed on the use of line, shape, color, value and texture. Abstract and representational models of structure will be utilized by the students to create expressions on flat space and the illusion of form. | |||
| ART 211 | 3D Design | S | 3 SH |
| Introduction to the basics of creating art in terms of the techniques and motives and how it is applied to the three-dimensional form in the round. Abstract, representational, and critical thinking will be combined to create modular and sculptural forms. | |||
| ART 302 | Elementary Art Education | F odd; S even | 3 SH |
| Media and methods used in the elementary school. Designed to fulfill teacher certification requirements. Enrollment limited to elementary education majors. | |||
| ART 310 | Art History Survey I (Pre-Hist-1500) | F odd | 3 SH |
| Timeline exploration of art historical events, persons, and movements from Pre-history to the early Renaissance. | |||
| ART 312 | Drawing Studies I | F odd | 3 SH |
| Course focused on rendering, perspective, and seeing as it relates to a flat picture plane. Traditional and contemporary methods and subjects will be investigated. | |||
| ART 315 | Mixed Media Studies I | S odd | 3 SH |
| A synthesis of two-dimensional art forms and three-dimensional art forms. Contemporary in scope and method, the student will experiment in a variety of 2D and 3D media and processes and combine them together to form their own expressions. Prerequisites: ART 201 or 210 or 211 or 312. | |||
| ART 320 | Painting Studies I | S even | 3 SH |
| Course focused on the various techniques, attitudes and mediums of Oil and Acrylic painting. Traditional and contemporary techniques and subjects will be utilized and expanded upon for further exploration by the student. Prerequisites: ART 201 or 210 or 312 (Spring, Even) | |||
| ART 330 | Photography Studies I | UD | 3 SH |
| Techniques and methods of Black & White, 35mm photography. Basic topics of exposure, lighting, composition are emphasized. Traditional darkroom exploration with room for experimentation on the part of the student. Each student must possess a 35mm film-based camera with manual control abilities. Prerequisites: ART 201 or 210 or 312. | |||
| ART 340 | Sculpture Studies I | UD | 3 SH |
| Course in exploring the techniques, methods and materials of manipulating the threedimensional form in wood, stone and the found object. Abstract and representational forms of structure will be investigated. Prerequisites: ART 201 or 211 or 312. | |||
| ART 410 | Art History Survey II (1500-Present) | S even | 3 SH |
| Timeline exploration of art historical events, persons and movements from the Renaissance to modern day. | |||
| ART 412 | Drawing Studies II | F odd | 3 SH |
| Continuation of ART 312 with methods of rendering, including thematic work, figure studies, mixed media and experimental techniques. Students will be required to develop a portfolio of their work over the duration of the course. Prerequisite: ART 312. | |||
| ART 415 | Mixed Media Studies II | S odd | 3 SH |
| A continuation of ART 313, the course prepares students to visualize thematic development within the mixed media discourse and explore the theme toward the development of a portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 201 or 210 or 211 or 312. | |||
| ART 420 | Painting Studies II | S even | 3 SH |
| A continuation of ART 320, the course prepares students to visualize thematic development within their painting discourse and explore the theme toward the development of a portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 201 or 210 or 312. | |||
| ART 425 | Advanced Studio Practices | UD | 3 SH |
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In-depth and personal exploration of a specific medium for art majors and minors, determined upon consultation with the art advisor, which leads to the Senior Exhibition. Junior Standing is required. |
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| ART 430 | Photography Studies II | S | 3 SH |
| Extension of Photo I. Darkroom experimentation as well as alternative methods of image capture will be explored. Students must have their own manual focus 35mm camera (or one that has independent manual settings). No digital cameras. Prerequisite: ART 330. | |||
| ART 435 | Digital Photography Studies | UD | 3 SH |
| Course that explores digital imaging, post-production of images, workflow and manipulation of the digital picture plane utilizing Photoshop and related software as well as hands on techniques. Digital camera of 6 MegaPixels or higher is required. Prerequisites: ART 201 or 210 or 312. | |||
| ART 440 | Sculpture Studies II | UD | 3 SH |
| A continuation of ART 340, the course prepares students to visualize thematic development within their sculptural medium discourse and explore the theme toward the development of a portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 201 or 211 or 312. | |||
| ART 510 | Issues of Contemporary Art | UD Fall | 3 SH |
| Focused on the topics, philosophy and influences of art history spaning the last fifty years. | |||
| ART 511 | Art and the Human Experience (Visual Culture) | UD Spring | 3 SH |
| Directed study of the relationships between art, its history, and everyday culture. A variety of visual cues and motivations will be analyzed such as photography, film, symbols, pop culture and graphic design all within an art historical context. | |||
| ART 597 | Senior Exhibition | UD | 3 SH |
| Required course for graduation with the degree. A course geared toward preparing students with knowledge they need for professional, post-graduate and personal gains as an artist. (Capstone course. Portfolio enrichment and exhibition req.) Requires Senior Standing. Must be taken final semester or Spring before graduating in Summer or Fall. | |||
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