2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog

Jan 05, 2025

2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Art (ART) Major

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Norman Gambill, Head
Department of Visual Arts
Grove Hall 101
605-688-4103
fax: 605-688-6769
e-mail: sdsu.artdept@sdstate.edu
website: http://www3.sdstate.edu/Academics/CollegeOfArtsAndScience/VisualArts/Index.cfm

Art history courses can be used for the Core’s humanities sequence, but Visual Arts students are required to take at least three hours in humanities outside the Department. Modern Languages are required for the B.A.

Requirements for Art Major – Art Education Specialization:

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Fall or Spring

Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15
SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*

ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Modern Language Credits: 4

Fall or Spring

Professional Semester I Credits: 5
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5
ART 251 - Ceramics I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3

Spring

Modern Language Credits: 4

Junior Year:

Fall

Modern Language Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

Professional Semester II Credits: 6
Art History Advanced Writing Course Credits: 3 (AW)
Art Studio Electives Credits: 3
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**
IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
SEED 420, Teaching Special Needs Students Credit: 1

ART 241 - Sculpture I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ARTE 414 - K-12 Art Methods (COM) Credits: (2-3)
EDFN 427-527 - Middle School: Philosophy and Application Credits: 2

Spring

Modern Language Credits: 3

Senior Year:

Fall or Spring

Professional Semester III Credits: 14
Art Elective Credits: 3
IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3 **
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses) Credits: 3

ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5
EDFN 365 - Computer-Based Technology and Learning (COM) Credits: (2)

Choose one from the following:

ANTH 421-521 - Indians of North America ** Credits: 3
HIST 368 - History and Culture of the American Indian ** (COM) Credits: 3

Requirements for Art Major – Art Education Specialization:

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Sophomore Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3 *
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6

Fall or Spring

Professional Semester I Credits: 5
SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3 *
General Elective Credits: 1

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5
ART 251 - Ceramics I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3 *
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6

Junior Year:

Fall

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
Art Studio Electives Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

Professional Semester II Credits: 6
IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
Art History Advanced Writing Course Credits: 3 (AW)
Electives (complete the 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)
SEED 420, Teaching Special Needs Students Credits: 1

ART 241 - Sculpture I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ARTE 414 - K-12 Art Methods (COM) Credits: (2-3)
EDFN 427-527 - Middle School: Philosophy and Application Credits: 2

Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
Art Studio Electives Credits: 3

Senior Year:

Fall or Spring

Professional Semester III Credits: 14
Art Elective Credits: 3
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5
EDFN 365 - Computer-Based Technology and Learning (COM) Credits: (2)

Choose one from the following:

ANTH 421-521 - Indians of North America ** Credits: 3
HIST 368 - History and Culture of the American Indian ** (COM) Credits: 3

Requirements for Art Major – Visual Arts Specialization – Painting/Printmaking emphasis:

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*
Visual Arts Studio Core: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*

ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*
Visual Arts Studio Core: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Modern Language Credits: 3
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5
ART 231 - Painting I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 281 - Printmaking I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3

Spring

Modern Language Credits: 3
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3 *
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6

Junior Year:

Fall

Modern Language Credits: 3
Art Studio Electives Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
Art History Advanced Writing Course Credits: 3 (AW)
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

ART 331 - Painting II (COM) Credits: 3

Choose one from the following:

ART 332 - Painting-Intermediate Level Credits: 3
ART 382 - Printmaking-Intermediate Level Credits: 3

Spring

Modern Language Credits: 3
Art Studio Electives Credits: 3

Senior Year:

Fall or Spring

Professional Semester III Credits 14
IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
Art Electives Credits: 3
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5

Choose one from the following:

ART 431 - Painting III (COM) Credits: 3
ART 481 - Printmaking-Advanced Credits: (3-9)

Requirements for Art Major – Visual Arts Specialization – Painting/Printmaking emphasis:

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Sophomore Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*
General Elective Credits: 2

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5
ART 231 - Painting I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 281 - Printmaking I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*

Junior Year:

Fall

Art Studio Electives Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
Art History Advanced Writing Course (AW) Credits: 3 (AW)
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

ART 331 - Painting II (COM) Credits: 3

Choose one from the following:

ART 332 - Painting-Intermediate Level Credits: 3
ART 382 - Printmaking-Intermediate Level Credits: 3

Spring

Art Studio Electives Credits: 3

Senior Year:

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
Art Electives Credits: 3
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5

Choose one from the following:

ART 431 - Painting III (COM) Credits: 3
ART 481 - Printmaking-Advanced Credits: (3-9)

Requirements for Art Major – Visual Arts Specialization – Ceramics/Sculpture emphasis:

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*

ART 241 - Sculpture I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Modern Language Credits: 4
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core 3-6

ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5
ART 251 - Ceramics I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 341 - Sculpture II (COM) Credits: 3
ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3

Spring

Modern Language Credits: 4
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*

Junior Year:

Fall

Modern Language Credits: 3
Art Studio Electives Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
Art History Advanced Writing Course Credits: 3 (AW)
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

ART 351 - Ceramics II (COM) Credits: 3

Choose one from the following:

ART 342 - Sculpture III (COM) Credits: 3
ART 352 - Ceramics-Intermediate Level Credits: 3

Spring

Modern Language Credits: 3
Art Studio Electives Credits: 3

Senior Year:

Fall

Art Electives Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5

Choose one from the following:

ART 441 - Sculpture-Advanced Credits: (3-9)
ART 451 - Ceramics-Advanced Credits: (3-9)

Spring

Art Electives Credits: 3

Requirements for Art Major – Visual Arts Specialization – Ceramics/Sculpture emphasis:

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

ART 241 - Sculpture I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Sophomore Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core: 3-6

ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts 3*
General Elective 2

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5
ART 251 - Ceramics I ** (COM) Credits: 3
ART 341 - Sculpture II (COM) Credits: 3
ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core: 3-6

ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Junior Year:

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
Art History Advanced Writing Course Credits: 3 (AW)
Art Electives Credits: 3
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

ART 351 - Ceramics II (COM) Credits: 3

Choose one from the following:

ART 342 - Sculpture III (COM) Credits: 3
ART 352 - Ceramics-Intermediate Level Credits: 3

Senior Year:

Fall

Art Electives Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses)

ART 400 - Senior Review Credits: 0.5

Choose one from the following:

ART 441 - Sculpture-Advanced Credits: (3-9)
ART 451 - Ceramics-Advanced Credits: (3-9)

Spring

Art Electives Credits: 3

Requirements for Art Major – Visual Arts Specialization – General Art emphasis:

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core: 12-15

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5
ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core: 12-15

Sophomore Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
Art Elective Credits: 3
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6

ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*
General Elective Credits: 2

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5

Spring

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
Art Elective Credits: 3
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6

ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Junior Year:

Fall

ARTD/ART-Area of Specialization Credits: 3
See note below

Fall or Spring

Art History Advanced Writing Course Credits: 3 (AW)
Art Studio ElectivesCredits: 3
General Electives (complete 300-400 level rule) Credits: 10-11

Spring

IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
ARTD/ART-Area of Specialization Credits: 3
See note below

Senior Year:

Fall

Art Elective Credits: 6
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ ARTH courses) Credits: 6-7

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
ARTD/ART-Area of Specialization Credits: 3
See note below

Spring

Art Elective Credits: 3
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ ARTH courses) Credits: 6-7

Note:

You need to take three courses in one of the five studio concentrations: Painting, printing, ceramics, sculpture or graphic design. Two courses should be taken during the Junior Year and one course taken during the Senior Year.

Requirements for Art Major – Visual Arts Specialization – General Art emphasis:

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*

ART 200 - Portfolio Review Jury on Student Progress Credits: 0.5
ARTH 100 - Art Appreciation * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 12-15

ART 110 - First Review Credits: 0.5

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Modern Language Credits: 4
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6

Fall or Spring

Art Elective Credits: 3

ARTH 211 - History of World Art I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ARTH 212 - History of World Art II * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 3
ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3

Spring

Modern Language Credits: 4
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
Visual Arts Studio Core Credits: 3-6

Junior Year:

Fall

ARTD/ART-Area of Specialization Credits: 3
See note below

Fall or Spring

Modern Language Credits: 3
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**
Art History Advanced Writing Course Credits: 3 (AW)
Art Studio Elective Credits: 3
Electives

Spring

IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
ARTD/ART-Area of Specialization Credits: 3
See note below

Senior Year:

Fall

Art Elective Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
ARTD/ART-Area of Specialization Credits: 3
See note below
Electives (complete 300-400 level rule, can be ART/ARTD/ARTH courses) Credits: 6-7

Spring

Art Elective Credits: 6

Note:

Curriculum Notes:

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.