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General Description of
the Department
The
Art and Art History Department provides a sanctuary for the development of new
visions, ideas and techniques. Studio art majors will have the opportunity to
work in a wide variety of disciplines acquiring all the basic skills while
exploring a range of new possibilities. Students of Art History will learn the
research methodology, theory and criticism necessary for the contemporary
practice of Art History. The interactivity of our Studio Art and Art History
programs helps students define their own roles as artists and art historians in
today's world. This communal atmosphere encourages artistic camaraderie,
engendering trust and a climate conducive to intellectual and aesthetic growth.
We provide many opportunities for each student including visiting artist
seminars, workshops and study abroad programs. The Art and Art History Department
is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
(NASAD).
Degrees offered
The Department of Art
and Art History offers these programs:
BA in Art History
BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Terminal Degree2 for
each discipline taught in Art and Art History
DOA, Ph.D. in Art History, Criticism and
Conservation
MFA in Fine/Studio Arts (for applied art courses)
MFA in Photography (for applied art courses)
Related Disciplines3
None Applicable
Related Disciplines3 for
specific courses
Art/Art Studies (50.0701) – all ART, PGY prefix courses
Art Teacher Education (13.1302) – all 1000/2000 level ART prefix courses
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics (50.0711) – all ART, PGY prefix courses
Fine/Studio Arts (50.0702) – all PGY prefix courses
Painting (50.0708) – all ART, PGY prefix courses
Photography (50.0605) – ARH 4710, 5715, all ART prefix courses
Sculpture (50.0709) – all ART, PGY prefix courses
Visual and Performing Arts (50.0101) – all ART, PGY prefix courses
Other Teaching Qualifications
(Description of Required Academic Degree and Justifications4 for the
programs in Art and Art History)
Consideration
of other teaching qualifications in lieu of academic credentials is made on a
case-by-case basis and accepted in special cases where evidence of exceptional
industry experience, research or other qualifications can be documented and are
directly applicable to the course being taught.
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Whenever
instructors are not credentialed by their advanced degree or by an approved
CIP relationship, they must be credentialed through a narrative justification
of the instructor’s qualifications to teach this/these course(s). Such credentialing is based on the proposed
instructor’s academic and professional preparation; diplomas, certificates,
or relevant licensures; publications and presentations in the field; honors,
awards, and professional recognitions; and other demonstrated competencies,
skills, and experiences which the instructor brings to the University. These must be clearly tied to the specific
courses to be taught and should establish beyond doubt that the instructor is
qualified to teach the specific courses they are to be assigned. The
Office of the Provost reviews all such justifications and where the
justifications warrant the instructor’s teaching the courses proposed, it
will either approve the justification for the appropriate period (seven years
for full-time faculty members, or four years for part-time faculty members)
or employ one of two additional clearance categories beyond the advanced
degree and related-discipline categories which it may use to credential some
instructors where their accomplishments warrant this: Active
Research Clearance in the Discipline or Active Artistic/Special Talent
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The level and
discipline of the terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., MS, MFA, doctorate) that is
required to teach graduate courses in the discipline |
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For each discipline,
all strongly-related degree(s) and/or equivalent names for the discipline
(include level) that would also be appropriate for teaching at the graduate
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(1)The appropriate
academic degrees and justifications for each related degree above if not
obvious; (2) the justification for why the terminal degree is not a doctorate
in a discipline, e.g., specific examples of best practice in the discipline
and accrediting association language; and (3) any other criteria used to
determine appropriate academic qualifications to teach specialty courses in
the program. |
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