ART

• Degree Requirements
• Art Minor
• Art History Minor
• Course Listing

Pamela J. Price, MFA
Mr & Mrs. Lois Rochester Professor of Fine Arts Professor Price teaches two-dimensional art, including drawing, painting, papermaking and printmaking. Her recent interest in computer printmaking has led her to break new ground in creating fine art with the new medium. Her work is part of permanent collections in several states and she regularly exhibits in national and regional competitions. Since joining the faculty in 1974, Professor Price was named the Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 1985.

Administered by the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Our Mission in ART is to:

• Provide all students with a quality educational experience in the visual arts and to serve the Permian Basin as a resource through lectures, exhibitions and outreach programs in art.
  
  
• Provide the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to teach early childhood through grade four or all-level art or to become professional artists and designers, and to develop an attitude which may lead to continued study at a more advanced or professional level in the field as well as to engage in lifelong learning practices.
  
  
• Serve non-art majors by offering courses in studio art, art history and art appreciation.
  
  
• Offer a diversity of cultural esthetics and artistic media in the form of exhibitions, lectures, seminars, competitions and visiting artists that enhance the awareness of and exposure to historical and contemporary art and contemporary concerns in art education for UTPB students as well as the Permian Basin community.
  
  

The visual arts program at U. T. Permian Basin provides instruction in contemporary modes of expression as well as those of the past. Within the mainstream of modern art, there are numerous options for individual expression, and students are encouraged to seek out those that are best suited to themselves. In accordance with the University’s broadly based humanities program, non-art majors are encouraged to enroll in courses.

There are two degrees available in Art, the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Within the Bachelor of Arts degree there are two options, a major with a minor, art history, and the teacher certification program.

1. The BA with a major in Art (studio option) is designed for those students seeking a liberal arts degree with Art as a major. This program meets the basic standards of the discipline and leaves sufficient electives to permit selecting courses in other disciplines. It is a 36 semester credit hour major (minimum of 24 semester credit hours at U. T. Permian Basin) with an eighteen hour minor and gives the student a broad based education in the visual arts.
   
   
2. The BA with a major in Art (art history option) is designed for those students with an interest in the history of civilization as reflected in the art produced by each generation. It is a 36 semester credit hour major (minimum of 24 semester credit hours at U.T. Permian Basin) with an 18 hour minor and gives the student a broad based education in art history. It is an excellent choice for students preferring a broad liberal arts education and provides good preparation for a number of careers including museum work, writing, government, and other fields. This program may also prepare students for application to graduate school in art history.
   
   
3. The teacher certification program is designed for those students interested in a teaching career within the public or private school sector. Offering early childhood through fourth grade and all level certification it is a 36 semester credit hour major with an 18 hour minor for early childhood through fourth grade certification (minimum of 24 semester credit hours at U. T. Permian Basin), and a 48 semester credit hour major (minimum of 30 semester credit hours at U. T. Permian Basin) for all level certification. All Art majors seeking teacher certification must meet the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Art.

For students enrolled in the BA program:

All Art majors will be required to meet the visual arts core or its equivalent. Those students transferring in who have not met these requirements must do so before taking junior and senior level courses. All majors are expected to consult with their advisor at the halfway point in their programs to update their degree plans and to have a portfolio review before enrolling for junior level Art courses.

All Art majors are required to participate in at least two art competitions not associated with the Art program during their junior or senior year and all BFA Art majors are required to participate in a BFA senior seminar before they graduate. The faculty of Art reserves the right to retain class work for instructional purposes and for a permanent collection of student work. The faculty of Art also reserves the right to sell retained student work with the proceeds going to the William A. King Art Scholarship.

The visual arts program offers minors in Studio Art and Art History. A minor in Art normally consists of 18 semester credit hours, nine of which must be taken at U. T. Permian Basin. Studio Art minors are required to take one art history survey, one design course and one drawing course at the freshman/sophomore level. The remaining nine semester credit hours will be chosen from junior/senior level studio courses. The Art History minor is 24 hours. Students are required to take Art History Survey I and II from the freshman/sophomore level and ARTS 4300, Concepts of Modern Art or ARTS 4301 Art Since 1945 or Arts 4303 Theory & Criticism and one studio course, any level. The remaining four courses are to be selected from the junior/senior level art history groups.

The maximum requirement for the regular art major, and early childhood through fourth grade certification in art is 36 semester credit hours and 48 hours for all level certification.

• Sample Degree Plan - BA in ART
• Sample Degree Plan - BFA in ART Studio Emphasis
• Sample Degree Plan - BFA in ART Visual Communication

Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art

The total semester credit hours required for a B.A. in Art is 120.

General Education

44 semester credit hours, as stated in pages 51 - 52 of this catalog.

Computer Use

Art majors must demonstrate a basic use of computing and may do so by completing one of the following courses: ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation (Computer Based), ARTS 1311 Two-Dimensional Design, ARTS 1320 Art Technology or ARTS 4354 Computer Printmaking, COSC 1301, COSC 1335 or similar course which requires the actual use of computers. ARTS 1301, ARTS 1311, and ARTS 1320 may be used to meet both this requirement and general education fine arts requirements.

Bachelor of Arts Art Major With a Minor

This option is designed for those students seeking a liberal arts degree with art as a major. It is a 36 semester credit hour major (minimum of 24 semester credit hours at U. T. Permian Basin) with an eighteen semester credit hour minor and gives the student a broad based education in the visual arts.

Basic Art Core - Freshman and Sophomore Years

Upper Level Requirements

Art History Option

The history of civilization is reflected in the art produced by each generation and gives us insight to the influences of politics, religion, and cultural attitudes. The study of art history as an option will give students the opportunity to understand the past by understanding the art of each era and its relationship to society, religion, culture, and government.

Art History is a perfect option for students preferring a broad liberal arts education and provides good preparation for a number of careers including museum work, writing, government, and other fields. The Art History option is a 36-hour major with an 18-hour minor.

The remaining 5 courses are to be chosen from the following:

*Art students taking this course may only count 3 hours towards the major requirements, the other 3 may be used as an elective.

Teacher Certification

All Art majors seeking teacher certification are required to meet the same requirements for the Bachelor of Art degree with a major in Art.

Early childhood through fourth grade: Art majors seeking early childhood through fourth grade certification are required to take 36 semester credit hours of Art, a minimum of 24 at U. T. Permian Basin and have an 18 semester credit hour minor. Art majors may be certified as a generalist or bilingual generalist in early childhood through fourth grade.

Basic Art Core - Freshman And Sophomore Years

Upper Level Requirements

All Level Certification: Students seeking all level certification with a major in art must have 48 semester credit hours of Art, with a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at U. T. Permian Basin. There is no minor required for this certification.

Basic Art Core - Freshman And Sophomore Years

Upper Level Requirements

Upper Level Electives

All Level Certification: Students seeking all level certification with a major in art must have 48 semester credit hours of Art, with a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at U. T. Permian Basin. There is no minor required for this certification.

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ART MINOR

ART HISTORY MINOR

Lower level
Required

Required (one of the following)

Select four courses from the following:

**Must be repeated three times for credit for the minor

*Art students taking this course may count only 3 hours towards the major requirements, the other 3 may be used as an elective.

Course Listing

ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation (3)†
The study of art, its role in society, the creative process and standards of artistic judgment.
(Not for art majors.) F S

ARTS 1311 Two-Dimensional Design (3)†
The study of design concepts including color theory, value scales and perspective. F, S

ARTS 1312 Design II (3-dimensional) and Steel (3) †
This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of basic metal fabrication and the principles of art and design. This course will explore the relationship between technical craft and the artistic creativity through a series of projects designed to engage the student in the fabrication of artistic and functional objects made from metal.

ARTS 1316 Introduction to Drawing (3)†
Open to non-art majors. The study of basic drawing techniques using black and white media. F, S

ARTS 1320 Art Technology (3)†
A course using the computer for the creation of Art and Publications as well as the study of Art History by visiting museums and galleries through the world wide web. Summer 03, 05

ARTS 1326 Photography Fundamentals (3)
Introduction to photography as a medium for creating and documenting artwork. Laboratory experience in exposure, image processing, and printing. Digital and film techniques will be studied. Prerequisite: ARTS 1311 or permission of the instructor, may be taken concurrently with ARTS 1311. Required of all BFA majors. F

ARTS 2310 Figure Composition I (3)†
An introduction to figure drawing using academic approaches with black and white media. S

ARTS 2331 Three-Dimensional Design (3)†
The study of three-dimensional design concepts with an emphasis on tools and materials. F

ARTS 2320 Introduction to Painting (3)
A survey of painting media, technique, and history. Includes oil, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Prerequisite: ARTS 1311 or 1316 or permission of the instructor. S

ARTS 2326 Photography I (3)
Introduction to fine art black & white film-based photography. Laboratory experience in exposure, film processing and printing black and white film negatives. Prerequisite: ARTS 1311, 1326, or permission of the instructor. S

ARTS 2331 Three-Dimensional Design(3)†
The study of three-dimensional design concepts with an emphasis on tools and materials. F

ARTS 2340 Art History Survey I (3)†
A study of the history of art from prehistoric to the Renaissance. F

ARTS 2341 Art History Survey II (3)†
A study of the history of art from the Renaissance to the post-modern era. S

ARTS 2350 Introduction to Printmaking (3)
A survey of traditional printmaking media, technique, and history. Includes intaglio, relief, silkscreen, and lithography. Prerequisite: ARTS 1311 or ARTS 1316 or permission of the instructor.

ARTS 2360 Introduction to Ceramics (3)†
This course covers beginning ceramic construction techniques including hand building and throwing. This course is designed to introduce students to ceramics through various hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing techniques in the creation of both traditional and non-traditional clay forms.

ARTS 2370 Visual Communication I (3)
An introduction to computer graphics software, and related peripherals as tools for creating expressive images in two-dimension. Incorporating the basic elements of design, specific terminology and technologies students will learn problem-solving techniques from concept through production using computer technologies found in the arts and communication fields. Prerequisite: ARTS 1311 or permission of the instructor. ARTS 1316 or 2310, 2331, 2340 or 2341 recommended. S04, S06

ARTS 3193 Installation Apprenticeship (1)
A hands-on experience installing exhibitions in the university gallery. Students will learn proper museum procedures for uncrating, condition reports, installation, and repacking of art work. F, S

ARTS 3300 Cross-Cultural Art (3)†
A comparative study of the philosophies of art of several cultures (e.g., Yoruba, Ashanti, Navajo, Aztec, Japan). To assist the student in understanding aesthetic values other than those traditionally viewed as "Western" to avoid the ethnocentrism which often misinterprets and judges the art of other cultures. F '05, S '07.

ARTS 3301 Women Artists I (3)
The study of women artists from ancient times to the early 1900s. Prerequisite: ARTS 2340 and 2341 or permission of the instructor. Summer 06, 08

ARTS 3302 Women Artists II (3)
The study of women artists from the early 1900s to the present. Prerequisite: ARTS 2340 and 2341 or permission of the instructor. F07, F09

ARTS 3303 American History I (3)†
This course is a survey of the painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and decorative arts of the United States from pre-colonization through the era of the Civil War. The subject matter concentrates on mainland United States incorporating the arts of Native Americans as well as a variety of immigrant cultures such as European Americans, African Americans, and Mexican-Americans. ARTS 2341, Art History Survey II is strongly recommended as a prerequisite.

ARTS 3304 Amercian History II (3)
This course is a survey of the painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and decorative arts of the United States from the post-bellum period to contemporary times. The subject matter will concentrate on mainland United States incorporating the arts of Native Americans as well as a variety of immigrant cultures such as European Americans, African Americans, and Mexican Americans. ARTS 2341, Art History Survey II is strongly recommended as a prerequisite.

ARTS 3305 Modern Hispanic Art and Its Foundation (3)
A study of major Mexican and South American artists from late 19th Century to the present, their essential programs and connections to Pre-Columbian foundations. S05, S07

ARTS 3310 Figure Composition II (3)
Figure drawing based on personal response and interpretation of the model with various colored media. Prerequisite: ARTS 1316, 1311, 2310 or permission of the instructor. F

ARTS 3311 Drawing for Non-Art Majors (3)†
Basic drawing techniques using black and white media. An upper level elective open to juniors and above. (Not for art majors.) S04, S06

ARTS 3320 Painting: Oil (3)
The study of basic painting techniques: preparations of ground and support for a painting, color and paint handling, the chemistry of paint and pigments including paint modifiers. Prerequisite: ARTS 1316, 1311, 2310 or permission of the instructor. F

ARTS 3321 Painting: Watercolor (3)
Water soluble media including transparent watercolor, gouache, and mixed media. Prerequisite: ARTS 1316, 1311, 2310 or permission of the instructor. S03, S

ARTS 3322 Painting: Aqua Media (3)
Exploration of water based painting materials including acrylic, gouache, casein and water-soluble oil paint on various surfaces. Prerequisite: ARTS 1311, 1316, 2310, 3320 or 3321 or permission of the instructor. S

ARTS 3326 Photography for Non-Art Majors (3)
Introduction to black & white photography. Laboratory experience in exposure, film processing, and printing black and white film negatives. An upper level elective open to juniors and above. Prerequisite: ARTS 1311 or permission of the instructor. (Not for Art Majors) S

ARTS 3327 Photography II (3)
Intermediate fine art black & white film photography. Laboratory experience in exposure, film processing, and printing black and white film negatives. Emphasis is on enhanced control of exposure, developing, and printing techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 1311, 1316, 2310, 2331, 2340, and 2341, or permission of the instructor. Summer '05, '07.

ARTS 3328 2-D Animation (3)
An exploration of computer graphics software, hardware, and related peripherals as well as traditional and hybrid techniques as tools to create two-dimensional animations. Students will use a variety of 2D software applications to learn problem-solving techniques from concept through production. Prerequisite: ARTS 1311, 1316, 2310, 2331, 2340, and 2341, or permission of the instructor. F '06, '08.

ARTS 3331 Sculpture (3)
The study of materials and techniques involved with the creation of sculpture. Techniques include additive and subtractive methods of creating form. Prerequisite: ARTS 1316, 1311, 2310, 2331 or permission of the instructor. S06

ARTS 3340 Ceramics for Non-Art Majors (3)†
A survey of ceramic processes for the non-art major, including hand-building and wheel-throwing. An upper level elective open to juniors and above. (Not for art majors.)

ARTS 3341 Ceramic Form (3)
A course in ceramic construction with emphasis on various aspects of ceramic building processes, glaze applications and firing procedures. Prerequisite: ARTS 1316, 1311, 2310, 2331 or permission of the instructor. F

ARTS 3342 Low-fire Ceramics (3)
A course emphasizing low-fire clay bodies, glazes and kiln techniques including raku and pit firing. Prerequisite: ARTS 3341 or permission of the instructor. S

ARTS 3350 Relief Printmaking (3)
A course exploring various relief printmaking methods, including woodcuts, linocuts and wood engraving. Prerequisite: ARTS 1316, 1311 and 2310 or permission of the instructor. S06

ARTS 3351 Silks