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• Major/Minor/General Ed.

  • Art Major/Minor Requirements

    (Cumulative GPA 2.50 required)
    Kendall Experience (0)
    Drawing I (3) and Drawing II (3) Or
    Design Drawing I and Design Drawing II
    Art History Elective (3)
    Art History Elective (3)

    • 2D Design (3)

      KCPA 110

      A problem-solving course covering the principles of composition and modular design systems. Uses predominantly abstract shapes, and black, white, and achromatic gray ranges. (Students who have earned credit for VISC 110, Design I, may not use credit earned in KCPA 110 to meet graduation requirements.)

    • 3D Design (3)

      KCSF 111

      To explore the elements, principles and aesthetic concepts integral to three-dimensional design and to consider relationships between concept, process, materials, tools and technical skills. (Students who have earned credit for ARTS 120, 3-D Design, may not use credit earned in KCSF 111 to meet graduation requirements.)

    • Color (3)

      KCPA 112

      A problem-solving course that studies the properties and interactions of color and its resulting perceptual effects in pictorial space.

    • Drawing I (3)

      KCDR 131

      The process of drawing as observation and conceptualization through eye-hand coordination. Emphasizes linear construction with concern for accurate proportion and simple positive-negative/figure-ground relationships. Includes an in-depth study of linear perspective. (Students who have earned credit for VISC 112, Drawing I, may not use credit earned in KCDR 131 to meet graduation requirements.)

    • Drawing II (3)

      KCDR 132

      Emphasis on development of convincing illusion of three-dimensional objects, through the combined use of line, value, proportion, and composition. This course focuses on the further refinement of the concepts, processes, and techniques introduced in Drawing I. Expanded exploration of perspective, composition, color investigation, media exploration, and idea development within traditional subject matter will be emphasized.

    • Design Drawing I (3)

      KCDS 142

      Freehand drawing using basic perspective principles and quick sketch techniques.

    • Design Drawing II (3)

      KCDS 143

      Advanced freehand drawing and sketching with the addition of color media.

    • Introduction to Printmaking (3)

      KCPR 231

      An introductory course which explores some of the following media: monotype, relief, intaglio, or lithography. Students gain proficiency in printing, proofing, and editing.

    • Sculpture I (3)

      KCSF 241

      Introduction of media and techniques in the sculptural processes, including but not limited to: welding (gas, MIG, TIG), subtractive carving, additive/constructive and molding and casting. Builds upon concepts and vocabulary from 3-D Design. Formerly KCFA 241

    • Ceramics I (3)

      KCSF 220

      Introduction to the medium of clay. Construction in hand-building and wheel-throwing. Investigation of glazing and firing. Comprehensive overview of historical and contemporary ceramics.

    • Introduction to Painting (3)

      KCPA 120

      The first course that deals exclusively with the medium of oil painting. Observation of nature and the depiction of solid three-dimensional form in illusionistic space are the central concerns. Emphasis is primarily on still life painting; some figure/portrait painting may be introduced. Also surveys Western painting and the traditional techniques pertaining to that history.

    • Video (3)

      KCDM 345

      Focuses on the design and technical process of shooting digital video and computer-based editing. Students will be able to apply these techniques to their major area of study. Formerly KCVC 345

    • Western Art I: Prehistoric through the Renaissance (3)

      KCAH 111

      An overview of the Western Art tradition from prehistory through the Renaissance using a socio-cultural methodology in a chronological framework. (Students who have earned credit for ARTH 110, Prehistoric through Middle Ages, may not use credit earned in KCAH 111 to meet graduation requirements.)

    • Western Art II: Baroque to the Present (3)

      KCAH 112

      A survey of Western art from the Baroque to the present, this course will continue building upon the foundation of Western Art I; prehistoric through the renaissance, using a socio-cultural methodology in a chronological framework. (Students who have earned credit for ARTH 111, Renaissance through 20th Century, may not use credit earned in KCAH 112 to meet graduation requirements.)

  • Focused Elective Requirements

    Elective Requirements (9)

  • General Education Requirements

    (cum. GPA 2.50 required)
    Science Elective (3)
    Math Elective (3)
    Humanities Elective (6)
    300/400 Humanities Elective (3)
    Social Science Elective (3)
    300/400 Social Science Elective (3)

    • Written Rhetoric (3)

      KCHU 120

      Written Rhetoric provides students with practice in the art of writing well. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate competence in critical thought and expression and in the composition of expository prose. They will use writing both as a tool for discovery and communication, and they will shape their communication in response to audience and purpose. (Students who have earned credit for ENGL 150, English I, may not use credit earned in KCHU 120 to meet graduation requirements.)

    • Oral Rhetoric (3)

      KCHU 121

      Oral Rhetoric provides students with the skills and confidence needed to speak effectively in formal presentations. Course concentrations include the examination and practice of oral rhetoric, building on skills in common with Written Rhetoric. (Students who have earned credit for COMM 121, Fundamentals of Public Speaking, may not use credit earned in KCHU 121 to meet graduation requirements.)

    • Advanced Rhetoric (3)

      KCHU 320

      Advanced Rhetoric provides students with practice in analyzing, developing, and organizing various forms of persuasive discourse, including written, oral, and visual. Building on the skills developed in the two prerequisites, students apply their understanding of rhetorical concepts to the study of various social issues and cultural texts.

  • K-12 Art Education Certification

    A student who has a bachelor degree must complete all of the Art Major/ Minor (63) and Professional Education (38-42) requirements to receive the K-12 Art Education Certification. The General Education requirements will be automatically completed by the student’s previous bachelor degree. The student will not receive a second bachelor degree unless 30 additional credit hours are completed in the Art Major/Minor requirements.

  • Open Studio Elective Requirements

    Elective Requirements (12)

• Professional Education Requirements

  • Level I Courses

    K -12 Art Education History (3)
    Students must submit portfolio for review.
    Life Span, Human Growth and Development (3)
    Principles-Teaching/Learning (3)
    

    • K-12 Art Technology (3)

      KCED 206

      Use and application of educational technology and computers as instructional tools in the K-12 art classroom. Emphasis on how to use technology to better facilitate classroom tasks and how to teach using the computer as an artistic medium.

  • Level II Courses

    Prior to enrolling in Level II courses, students must pass all sections of the Basic Skills Test, complete above courses with a minimum of 2.75 GPA, with no grade lower than a C, and have a 2.5 cum. GPA. Students may have no more than two repeats in Level I coursework.
    School, Work and Society (3)
    Tchg Strat Sped-Div Pop (3)
    Teaching Reading in Secondary Content Area (3)

    • K-12 Art Methods and Evaluation (4)

      KCED 320

      Introduces the basic components of K-12 lesson planning and evaluation, and effective classroom management.

    • K-12 Instructional Planning and Delivery (5)

      KCED 330

      Explores instructional design theory and practice in art. Emphasis is placed on using instructional analysis procedures for course design, unit design, classroom management, instructional planning and delivery.

  • Level III Courses

    Prior to student teaching and professional seminar, students must obtain a cum. GPA of 2.5 in the art major/minor and general education; earn a cum. GPA of 2.75 in professional education courses, have an overall 2.5 cum. GPA, and meet all other program requirements.
    K-12 Directed Teaching (6 - 10)
    Professional Seminar (2)

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