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The request to establish a new Concentration in Art Education for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Memo Date: 
Thursday, December 19, 2013
To: 
College of Arts + Architecture
From: 
Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: November 25, 2013
Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: To Be Determined 2014

Note: Deletions are strikethroughs.  Insertions are underlined.

Summary

Two part implementation:

  • The degree names of "BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS in ART WITH A STUDIO CONCENTRATION" and "BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS in ART WITH AN ART EDUCATION CONCENTRATION" are approved for implementation Spring 2014.
  • The catalog and course changes are approved for implementation Summer 2014.

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DEGREE PROGRAMS

MAJORS

The Department of Art and Art History offers a diverse and comprehensive program leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, (a professional degree in either studio Art or Art Education), a Bachelor of Arts,  (a liberal arts degree in studio art), and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History.  Students pursuing the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art are required to select a studio concentration in ceramics, digital media, fibers, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, print media, or sculpture, or an Art Education concentration leading to K-12 Licensure. 

MINORS

Students may earn minors in Art Education (K-12 teacher licensure) and Art History. Students may earn a minor in Art History.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The degree programs are structured upon the following premises:

  • Students need a basic level of skill and aesthetic sensitivity in a variety of studio disciplines.
  • Students need an awareness of the common core of historical and theoretical knowledge in the arts.
  • Students need in-depth knowledge to critically synthesize formal and conceptual aspects of work in a specific area of study.

Studio Art courses are open to Art majors only.  Most Art History courses are open to any major.  Students must receive a grade of C or above in all courses applied to the major or minor (B or above required in ARTE 2100 for students in the Art Education concentration).  Students cannot advance to the next course in a sequence until a grade of C or above is earned in prerequisite courses (B or above required in ARTE 2100 for students in the Art Education concentration).  Students seeking admission to Art or Art History majors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.  A GPA of 2.5 (in major courses only) is required for graduation.  Students seeking admission to and graduation from the concentration in Art Education have additional requirements (see the section on the Art Education concentration below).

Students intending to earn either the BFA in studio Art/Art Education or the BA in Art should take three ARTB 120x courses, one ARTH course (ARTH 1211, 1212, or 2110), and ENGL 1201  1101 in the first semester of their Freshman year.  All of the General Education courses should be organized around the Art requirements.  It is usually not possible to graduate in four years without taking this number of Art courses right away.  Prerequisite sequencing dictates the time to graduation and all students should become thoroughly familiar with course descriptions in the UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Catalog. 

All transfer courses are automatically reviewed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.  Students seeking to appeal the official transfer designations for ARTx courses, must provide the Department Academic Advisor with copies of the official course descriptions and a syllabus for each course requested for consideration.  Portfolios of creative work from each of the individual studio courses may also be required.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

All Art and Art History majors are required to meet with the Academic Advisor in the Department of Art and Art History each semester.  Students will not be able to register for any course at UNC Charlotte without attending the mandatory advising meetings.  The Academic Advisor is available year-round.

Career mentoring in studio, art history, and art education is offered by individual faculty members who are active professionals in those areas of study.  Contact is best done by email or telephone.  Most professors are available for appointments from the first day of classes until the last day of classes each Fall and Spring semester.  Requirements for degrees and minors, as well as 4-year B.F.A. calendars are available in the department office and online. 

Students seeking to confirm that General Education graduation requirements are met should use the automated CAPP Degree Evaluation system online in 49er Express (49erexpress.uncc.edu).  Those seeking confirmation of Art requirements must contact the Academic Advisor.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART (B.A.)

The B.A. in Art is a 39 semester hour program recommended for those interested in a double major, or for those intending to pursue a career in a discipline other than art.  It is not intended for students interested in an in-depth study in a single studio area.  A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission.  A GPA of 2.5 in the major is required for graduation. 

All studio students must apply for Art major status by submitting a portfolio of work to the department.  Portfolios are reviewed once per year in the Spring.  Students cannot take any studio course without having Art major status.  All studio students, even those seeking the B.F.A. degree, begin in the B.A. program.

Students pursuing this degree may also pursue K-12 Teacher Licensure by completing the Minor in Art Education.  The licensure program requires additional Art, Art Education, and Education courses.  Students must apply separately to the major and to the Teacher Education program, which is administered jointly by the Department of Art and Art History and the College of Education.

REQUIREMENTS FOR B.A. IN ART

BASIC FOUNDATION STUDIOS (12 credits)

All 4 courses are required

  • ARTB 1201  2D Design (3)
  • ARTB 1202  3D Design (3)
  • ARTB 1203  Drawing 1 (3)
  • ARTB 1206  Conceptual Practices (3)

ELECTIVE STUDIO COURSES (15 credits)

Students should select five of the following 2000/3000-level studio courses.  At least 9 of these credits must be taken at UNC Charlotte.

  • ARTx  any 2000-level 2D studio course (ARTB 1205 Figure Drawing is also an option)*
  • ARTx any 2000-level 3D studio course**
  • ARTx  any 2000- or 3000-level studio course
  • ARTx  any 2000- or 3000-level studio course
  • ARTx  any 2000- or 3000-level studio course

*Options for 2000-Level 2D Courses:

  • ARTD 2139  Drawing 2
  • ARTG 2180  Graphic Design Methods
  • ARTG 2181  Graphic Design 1
  • ARTL 2186  Illustration 1
  • ARTM 2105  Digital Media 1
  • ARTP 2131  Painting 1
  • ARTR 2161  Print Media: Serigraphy Silkscreen, Relief and Mixed Media
  • ARTR 2162  Print Media: Intaglio Methods
  • ARTT 2191  Photo Media 1

**Options for 2000-Level 3D Courses:

  • ARTC 2171  Ceramic Handbuilding
  • ARTC 2172  Ceramic Wheel 1
  • ARTF 2151  Fibers 1
  • ARTF 2257  Mixed Media Books Arts and Papermaking
  • ARTZ 2104  Installation Art 1
  • ARTZ 2141  Sculpture 1

Students intending to pursue the B.F.A. program should complete the following courses in the anticipated area of studio concentration.  These courses meet the B.A. Elective Studio requirements and will be required for the B.F.A. degree in the selected studio concentration.  Students pursuing the Art Education concentration will have different requirements and must attend an Art Education Informational Session during their first semester at UNCC for specific information about the program and the calendar of classes.  

Ceramics (ARTC)

Option 1:

  • ARTC 2171  Ceramics Handbuilding
  • ARTC 3171  Ceramic Sculpture
  • ARTC 3273  Ceramic Studio 3

Option 2:

  • ARTC 2172  Ceramics Wheel 1
  • ARTC 3172  Ceramics Wheel 2
  • ARTC 3273  Ceramic Studio 3

Digital Media (ARTM)

  • ARTM 2101  Digital Media
  • ARTM 3103  Digital Media 2
  • ARTM 3105  Video Art

Fibers (ARTF)

  • ARTF 2151  Fibers 1
  • ARTF 3352  Fibers 2: Surface Design 1
  • ARTF 3353  Fibers 3: Constructed Textiles 1

Graphic Design (ARTG)

  • ARTG 2180  Graphic Design Methods
  • ARTG 2181  Graphic Design 1
  • ARTG 3183  Graphic Design 2

Illustration (ARTL)

  • ARTL 2186  Illustration 1
  • ARTL 3186  Illustration Media and Methods
  • ARTB 1205  Figure Drawing I

Painting (ARTP)

  • ARTP 2131  Painting 1
  • ARTP 3161  Mixed Media: Works on Paper
  • ARTP 3131  Abstract Painting

Photo (ARTT)

  • ARTT 2191  Photographic Media 1
  • ARTT 3191  Camera & Light
  • ARTT 3190  Digital Photography

Print Media (ARTR)

  • ARTR 2161  Print Media: Serigraphy Silkscreen, Relief & Mixed Media
  • ARTR 2162  Print Media: Intaglio Methods
  • ARTR 3162  Print Media 3

Sculpture (ARTZ)

  • ARTZ 2141  Sculpture 1: Why Sculpture
  • ARTZ 3142  Sculpture 2: Object vs. Event
  • ARTZ 3243  Sculpture 3: Content

ART HISTORY (9 credits)

All 3 courses are required

  • ARTH 1211  Art History Survey 1
  • ARTH 1212  Art History Survey 2
  • ARTH 2110  Contemporary Art History

SENIOR SEMINAR

Students should take their last Elective Studio with this class

  • ARTA 4600  Senior Seminar

This Senior level course should be taken during your last one or two semesters of study at UNC Charlotte.  Because you assemble your professional portfolio in Senior Seminar, you want to include only your best work.  Senior Seminar fulfills one of the two Writing Intensive requirements in General Education, as well at the Oral Communication requirement. 

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS in ART WITH A STUDIO CONCENTRATION (B.F.A.) *the Art Education concentration requirements are different and are listed below

This degree provides in-depth study in one or more concentration areas.  A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission.  A GPA of 2.5 in the major is required for graduation.  Because it requires 80 81 credits of courses in this department, and because many of the concentration courses are sequential, it is important to begin taking 3three studio courses and one art history course during the first semester of study.  Do not complete the General Education courses before beginning the courses in the major.  This will delay time to graduation.  Four year schedules differ for each concentration and are available online or in the departmental office.

Art majors in the BA studio program apply to the BFA degree program by taking and passing a 1 credit course (ARTA 3201) during their sophomore year.  During the class, students assemble another portfolio of work and written documentation, which they later submit to the BFA Review Committees.  Students may not take advanced studio courses without having passed this course and gained acceptance into the BFA program.

CONCENTRATION AREAS

  • ARTC  Ceramics
  • ART_   Cross Disciplinary (pre-approval required)
  • ARTM  Digital Media
  • ARTF  Fibers
  • ARTG  Graphic Design
  • ARTL  Illustration
  • ARTP  Painting
  • ARTT  Photography
  • ARTR  Print Media
  • ARTZ  Sculpture

REQUIREMENTS FOR B.F.A. IN ART

BASIC FOUNDATION STUDIOS (15 credits)

All 5 courses are required

  • ARTB 1201  2D Design
  • ARTB 1203  Drawing 1
  • ARTB 1202  3D Design
  • ARTB 1205  Figure Drawing
  • ARTB 1206  Conceptual Practices

INTRODUCTORY STUDIOS (15 credits)

All 5 courses are required

These studios consist of the introductory 2000-level courses in each concentration area.  Students must take a total of 5 courses.  Two of the courses must be from a two-dimensional area and two must be from a three-dimensional area.  The fifth course may be from either area, depending on the student’s discipline.  Certain courses are mandatory for each concentration, and each concentration requires different courses.  See below for details.

All 2000-level courses have prerequisites of certain Basic Foundation Studios.  The 2000-level courses are prerequisites for 3000- and 4000-level courses.  Make sure to check the prerequisites and course descriptions for each course.

Specific Introductory Studio Requirements for Each Concentration Area

CERAMICS

  1. ARTC 2171Ceramic Handbuilding and
  2. ARTC 2172 Ceramic Wheel and
  3. ARTZ 2141 Sculpture 1 and
  4. 1 course from any of these areas: ARTD, ARTG, ARTL, ARTM, , ARTP, ARTR, ARTT and
  5. 1 more course from a different area: ARTD, ARTG, ARTL, ARTM, ARTP, ARTR, ARTT

CROSS DISCIPLINARY (See Academic Advisor)

DIGITAL MEDIA

  1. ARTM 2105  Digital Media and
  2. Any ARTC, ARTZ, or ARTF course at the 2000-level and
  3. 1 course from ARTC or ARTF and
  4. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTD, ARTG, ARTL, ARTP, ARTR, ARTT and
  5. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTD, ARTF, ARTG, ARTL, ARTM, ARTP, ARTR, ARTT, ARTZ

FIBERS

  1. ARTF 2151 Fibers 1 and
  2. ARTF 2257  Mixed Media Book Arts & Papermaking and
  3. ARTZ 2104  Installation Art 1 and
  4. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTD, ARTG, ARTL, ARTM, , ARTP, ARTR, ARTT and
  5. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTD, ARTG, ARTL, ARTM, ARTP, ARTR, ARTT

GRAPHIC DESIGN

  1. ARTG 2180 Graphic Design Methods and
  2. ARTG 2181 Graphic Design 1 and
  3. ARTM 2105 Digital Media and
  4. 1 course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTF, ARTZ and
  5. 1 more course from a different area: ARTC, ARTF, ARTZ

ILLUSTRATION

  1. ARTL 2186 Illustration 1 and
  2. ARTD 2139 Drawing 2 and
  3. 1 course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTF or ARTZ and
  4. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTF, ARTZ and
  5. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTD, ARTF, ARTG, ARTL, ARTM, ARTP, ARTR, ARTT, ARTZ

PAINTING

  1. ARTP 2131 Painting 1 and
  2. ARTD 2139 Drawing 2 and
  3. ARTR 2161 Print Media: Serigraphy Silkscreen, Relief, Mixed Media and
  4. 1 course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTF, ARTZ and
  5. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTF, ARTZ

PHOTOGRAPHY

  1. ARTT 2191 Photo Media 1 and
  2. ARTM 2105 Digital Media and
  3. 1 other course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTF, ARTZ and
  4. 1 other course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTF, ARTZ and
  5. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTD, ARTF, ARTG, ARTL, ARTM, ARTP, ARTR, ARTT, ARTZ

PRINT MEDIA

  1. ARTR 2161 Print Media: Serigraphy Silkscreen, Relief, Mixed Media and
  2. ARTR 2162 Print Media: Intaglio Methods and
  3. ARTM 2105 Digital Media and
  4. 1 course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTF, ARTZ and
  5. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTF, ARTZ

SCULPTURE

  1. ARTZ 2141 Sculpture 1: Why Sculpture and
  2. ARTZ 2140 Installation 1 and
  3. ARTM 2105 Digital Media and
  4. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTD, ARTG, ARTL, ARTM, ARTP, ARTR, ARTT and
  5. 1 more course from any of these areas: ARTC, ARTD, ARTF, ARTG, ARTL, ARTM, ARTP, ARTR, ARTT

ANY ART ELECTIVE (3 credits)

Students should take any kind of course in this department (except ARTE 2121).  Students may want to take an additional Introductory Studio.  If an Art History course is selected, students will automatically earn a Minor in Art History, but they will need to submit a Change of Major/Minor form to the Office of the Registrar in order to reflect this on their official record.

ADVANCED STUDIOS (6 credits)

Two studio courses are required at the 3000- or 4000- level.  These courses have prerequisites at the 2000-level (or above).  In addition to regular studio courses from any concentration area, you may choose a studio internship or independent study.  Art History and Art Education courses do not count towards these requirements.

CONCENTRATION STUDIOS (21 credits)

Students must complete 7 advanced courses in their chosen concentration.  They are specified below.  Many of these courses are sequential and require BFA status as one of the prerequisites.  Students will need to register for the BFA Portfolio Review course (ARTA 320 simultaneously with the first 3000 level course in the concentration.  Students should take the BFA Senior Exhibit course (ARTA 4601) and Senior Seminar simultaneously with the last Projects course in their concentration. 

Requirements for Each Concentration Area

CERAMICS

  1. ARTP 3131  Abstract Painting or ARTP 3161  Mixed Media or ARTZ 3142 Sculpture 2 or ARTF 3353  Fibers 3
  2. ARTC 3171  Ceramic Sculpture or ARTC 3172  Ceramics Wheel 2
  3. ARTC 3273  Ceramics 3
  4. ARTC 3274  Ceramics 4
  5. ARTC 4175  Ceramics 5
  6. ARTC 4971  Ceramics Projects 1
  7. ARTC 4972  Ceramics Projects 2

DIGITAL MEDIA

  1. Any Art Studio course at the 3000- or 4000-level
  2. ARTM 3101  Digital Art 2
  3. ARTM 3103  Animation & Interactivity
  4. ARTM 3105  Video Art
  5. ARTM 3205  Interactive Art & Design
  6. ARTM 4901  Digital Projects 1
  7. ARTM 4902  Digital Projects 2

FIBERS

  1. ARTZ 3104  Installation Art 2
  2. ARTF 3352  Fibers 2: Surface Design 1
  3. ARTF 3353  Fibers 3: Constructed Textiles 1
  4. ARTF 3354  Fibers 4: Surface Design 2
  5. ARTF 3355  Fibers 5: Constructed Textiles 2
  6. ARTF 4951  Fibers Projects 1
  7. ARTF 4952  Fibers Projects 2

GRAPHIC DESIGN

  1. ARTM 3103  Animation & Interactivity
  2. ARTM 3205  Interactive Art & Design
  3. ARTG 3183  Graphic Design 2
  4. ARTG 3184  Typography
  5. ARTG 4180  Communications Design
  6. ARTG 4181  Print Production
  7. ARTG 4982  Graphic Design Projects

ILLUSTRATION

  1. ARTD 3134  Figure & Anatomy
  2. ARTL 3086  Topics in Illustration or ARTP 3161 Mixed Media
  3. ARTL 3186  Illustration: Media/Method
  4. ARTL 3187  Children’s Book Illustration
  5. ARTL 3188  The Figure in Illustration
  6. ARTL 3286  Illustration Sequence/Story
  7. ARTL 4981  Illustration Projects

PAINTING

  1. ARTH 3114  Art History Methods or ARTH 3100  Field Study in Visual Arts or ARTA 3801  Visual Arts Workshop or ARTR 3162  Print Media 3 or ARTD 3134   Figure & Anatomy or ARTT 3190  Digital Photography or ARTF 3352  Constructed Textiles 1
  2. ARTP 3131 Abstract Painting
  3. ARTP 3132 Figure in Painting
  4. ARTP 3161 Mixed Media
  5. ARTP 4931 Painting Projects 1
  6. ARTP  4932 Painting Projects 2
  7. ARTP 4933 Painting Projects 3

PHOTOGRAPHY

  1. ARTM 3105  Video Art or ARTM 3205  Interactive Art & Design or ARTM 3103  Animation & Interactivity
  2. ARTT 3190  Digital Photography
  3. ARTT 3191  Camera & Light
  4. ARTT 3391  Black & White Printing
  5. ARTT 4291  Advanced Photo Media
  6. ARTT 4991  Photography Projects 1
  7. ARTT 4992  Photography Projects 2

PRINT MEDIA

  1. Take 1: ARTM 3105  Video Art or ARTT 3190  Digital Photography or ARTP 3131  Abstract Painting or ARTF 3352  Fibers 2: Surface Design 1 or ARTF 3353  Fibers 3: Constructed Textiles 1
  2. Take another 1: ARTM 3105 Video Art or ARTT 3190 Digital Photography or ARTP 3131 Abstract Painting or ARTF 3352  Fibers 2: Surface Design 1 or ARTF 3353  Fibers 3: Constructed Textiles 1
  3. ARTR 3162  Print Media 3
  4. ARTR 3263  Print Media 4
  5. ARTR 4961  Print Media Projects 1
  6. ARTR 4962  Print Media Projects 2
  7. ARTR 4963  Print Media Projects 3

SCULPTURE

  1. ARTZ 3104  Installation Art 2
  2. ARTZ 3142  Sculpture 2
  3. ARTZ 3243  Sculpture 3
  4. ARTZ 3344  Sculpture 4
  5. ARTZ 4941  Sculpture Projects 1
  6. ARTZ 4942  Sculpture Projects 2
  7. ARTZ 4943  Sculpture Projects 3

SENIOR SEMINAR (3 credits)

1 course required

Students must have Senior status and be in the last one or two semesters in the degree program in order to register for ARTA 4600.  It should be taken with the last studio Projects course in the student’s concentration.

ART HISTORY (15 credits)

All 5 courses are required

  • ARTH 1211  Art History Survey 1
  • ARTH 1212  Art History Survey 2
  • ARTH 2110  Contemporary Art History
  • ARTH xxxx  Any Art History course (ARTH 3393 for photography concentration)
  • ARTH xxxx  Any Art History course

B.F.A. PORTFOLIO REVIEW (1 credit)

1 course required

Students should register for ARTA 3201 during the semester they take the first 3000-level course in their concentration.  Students will prepare a portfolio of images and a written statement related to their concentration.  Students will not be able to continue with advanced courses unless they pass this course.  If a student does not pass this course, s/he will not gain admission to the B.F.A. degree track.  The course may be repeated once if the student would like to re-submit a portfolio to the same concentration.  If the student does not pass a second time, s/he may stay with the B.A. in Art degree status.  The student also has the option of taking the course again but must submit a different portfolio to a new concentration.

B.F.A. SENIOR EXHIBIT (1 credit)

1 course required

Students should register for ARTA 4601 at the same time that they take the last Projects course in their concentration.  All Seniors in the B.F.A. degree program must present a public exhibition of their work.

BFA OF FINE ARTS IN ART WITH A CONCENTRATION IN ART EDUCATION:  K-12 ART TEACHER LICENSURE

The Department of Art and Art History offers a program of Art and professional Education courses to prepare students for K-12 Teacher Licensure in North Carolina. Students accomplish this by completing 82 credits for the BFA in Art with a concentration in Art Education. Students should attend an Art Education Informational Session during their first semester at UNCC for specific information about the program.  All students interested in K-12 teaching should contact the Coordinator of Art Education as soon as possible after acceptance to UNC Charlotte. 

Students must apply separately for the Art Teacher Education Program, administered jointly by the Department of Art and Art History and the College of Education.  Forms for the degree requirements and all other licensure requirements are available in the department office or online. 

PREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION TO THE ART EDUCATION CONCENTRATION: 

Current UNCC students:

  • Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA with at least 45 earned credit hours (second semester Sophomore year)
  • Art Major Status
  • Participation in the Art Education Informational Seminar (Freshman year)
  • Completion of SPED 2100: Intro to Special Education with earned grade of ‘C’ or above
  • Completion of ARTE 2100: Intro to Art Education with earned grade of ‘B’ or above
  • Minimum of 2.5 GPA in any required ART_, SPED, EIST, and EDUC courses
  • Submission and acceptance of an Art Education Concentration portfolio (requirements available online): this is done by taking ARTA 3201: BFA Portfolio Review
  • Application and acceptance to the Teacher Education Program in the College of Education as follows:
  • Passing scores of 522 or higher for the total of the three scores on the individual sections of the Praxis I exams (reading, writing, math) or approved substitute scores from SAT or ACT as shown below

TEST

SCORE

EXEMPTION ALLOWED

SAT

Total score  = 1100

All Praxis 1 tests

SAT

Verbal score = 550

Praxis 1 tests in reading & writing

SAT

Math score = 550

Praxis 1 test in mathematics

 

ACT

Total score = 24

All Praxis 1 tests

ACT

English score = 24

Praxis 1 tests in reading & writing

ACT

Math score = 24

Praxis 1 tests in mathematics

 

  • Completed ‘goldenrod’ application form available in the Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure (TEAL)
  • Submission of ‘goldenrod’ application form to TEAL
  • Approval by the Department Chair or designee
  • Criminal Background check; no criminal record

Transfer Students: all of the above is required, with the following additions:      

  • Unofficial transcripts with evidence of 2.5 GPA or above in classes from previous institutions
  • Recommendation letter by any former college or university faculty member

Continuing in the BFA with the Art Education concentration after Admission:

  • Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a GPA of 2.5 in all required Art and Professional Education courses.  The department only accepts grades of C or above in any major classes.

Students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program before continuing with the following Education and Art Education courses:

  • ARTE 4 3121  Elementary Art Methods
  • ARTE 4122  Secondary Art Methods
  • ARTE 3123 Critical and Creative Thinking in Art Education
  • ARTE 3124 Transcultural Identities and Art Education
  • ARTE 4124 Contemporary Issues in Art Education
  • ARTE 4467  Student Teaching in Visual Arts
  • EDUC 4290  Modifying Instruction for Learners with Diverse Needs in Elementary School
  • EIST 4100  Computer Applications in Education

Graduation with a BFA in ART and a concentration in Art Education:

Students must have:

  • a cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • a 2.5 GPA in all required ART_ classes, SPED 2100, EIST 4100, and EDUC 4290
  • grades of C or above in all required classes for the major (B or above in ARTE 2100)
  • met all requirements for Student Teaching in the College of Education 
  • transfer students must have taken at least 24 credits in ARTE classes and 6 credits in Intermediate Studio (3000 level) classes at UNCC   

REQUIREMENTS FOR B.F.A. IN ART WITH THE ART EDUCATION CONCENTRATION

BASIC FOUNDATION STUDIOS (12 credits)

  • ARTB 1201  2D Design
  • ARTB 1203  Drawing 1
  • ARTB 1202  3D Design
  • ARTB 1206  Conceptual Practices

ART HISTORY (9 credits)

  • ARTH 1211  Art History Survey 1
  • ARTH 1212  Art History Survey 2
  • ARTH 2110  Contemporary Art History

INTRODUCTORY STUDIO COURSES (15 credits)

  • ARTP 2131 Painting 1 or ARTD 2139 Drawing 2
  • ARTR 2161 Print Media: Serigraphy Silkscreen, Relief and Mixed Media
  • ARTM 2105 Digital Media
  • One 2000 level class from ARTC (Ceramics), ARTF (Fibers) or ARTZ (Sculpture)
  • One more 2000 level class from a different area: ARTC, ARTF or ARTZ

INTERMEDIATE STUDIO COURSES   (6 credits)

Transfer students:  both of these classes must be taken at UNCC

 

Take any 2 studio classes at the 3000 level: ARTC, ARTD, ARTF, ARTG, ARTL, ARTM, ARTP, ARTR, ARTT, ARTZ

 

BFA PORTFOLIO REVIEW COURSE (1 credit)

 

  • ARTA 3201 BFA Portfolio Review

ART EDUCATION COURSES (30 credits)

Transfer students:  24 of these credits must be taken at

  • ARTE 2100  Introduction to Art Education (3)
  • ARTE 43121  Elementary Art Methods (3)
  • ARTE 3123 Critical and Creative Thinking in Art Education (3)
  • ARTE 3124 Transcultural Identities and Art Education (3)
  • ARTE 4124 Contemporary Issues in Art Education (3)
  • ARTE 4122  Secondary Art Methods (3)
  • ARTE 4467  Student Teaching in Visual Art (12)

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES (9 credits)

  • EDUC 4290  Modifying Instruction for Learners with Diverse Needs (3)
  • EIST 4100  Computer Applications in Education (3)
  • SPED 2100  Introduction to Students with Special Needs (3)

PREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING

Required of all candidates by the College of Education and Art Education concentration program:

  • Prior admission to BFA in Art with the Art Education concentration program
  • Overall GPA of at least 2.5
  • A GPA of 2.5 and grades of C or above in the Professional Education and Art courses
  • Completion of all other coursework
  • Recommendation from the Coordinator of Art Education
  • Submission of application packet to Office of Field Experiences (OFE)

126 hours are needed to graduate.  If a student is short of credits after completing all of his/her major, minor, and General Education requirements, he/she may add elective credits to make up the deficit.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART HISTORY

The B.A. in Art History is a 36 semester hour program.  Students declare a Major in Art History by indicating this on the application to UNC Charlotte, or by filling out a Change of Major/Minor form to record Art History major status.  There is no portfolio submission for this degree.  A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to this major.  A GPA of 2.5 in the major is required for graduation.  Matriculated and transfer students who do not meet requirements for admission to the program because of special circumstances may petition the Art History Faculty for acceptance into the program.  Students seeking to apply course work taken at other institutions to the Art History major must provide copies of the official course description and a syllabus for each course requested for consideration.

REQUIREMENTS FOR B.A. IN ART HISTORY

CORE COURSES (12 credits)

4 required courses in Art History are required

  • ARTH 1211  Art History Survey I (Prehistoric to 1300 C.E.)
  • ARTH 1212  Art History Survey II  (1300 to 1940)
  • ARTH 2110  Contemporary Art (1940-Present)
  • ARTH 3114  Art History Methods

--or--

  • ARTH 3115  Honors Art History Methods

Note:  ARTH 1211 and 1212 are normally taken in the Freshman year; ARTH 2110 is normally taken in the Sophomore year or as soon as possible after declaring the major.  ARTH 3114 or ARTH 3115 (taught simultaneously) may be taken when the other three core courses have been completed.

ELECTIVE COURSEWORK (18 hours)

  • No more than 6 hours are at the 2000-level
  • At least 3 hours are in Non-Western Art History
  • At least 3 hours are in Ancient Art History (Prehistoric to 500 CE)
  • At least 3 hours are in Medieval, Renaissance or Baroque Art History (500-1700 CE)
  • At least 3 hours are in Recent Art History (1700 CE-Present)
  • At Least 9 hours are at the 3000-level

2000-Level Elective Art History Courses

  • ARTH 2001  Topics in Art History
  • ARTH 2113  Arts of Africa, the Pacific & the Americas
  • ARTH 2140  Medieval Art
  • ARTH 2190  Art of the United States

3000-Level Elective Art History Courses in Non-Western Art

  •  ARTH 3317  Maya Art
  • ARTH 3318  Mexica (Aztec) Art
  • ARTH 3319  Andean Art

3000-Level Elective Art History Courses in Ancient Art

  • ARTH 3320  Ancient Egypt and Near Eastern Art
  • ARTH 3322  Ancient Greek Art
  • ARTH 3323  Ancient Roman Art

3000-Level Elective Art History Courses in Medieval, Renaissance, or Baroque Art

  • ARTH 3349  Gothic Art
  • ARTH 3350  Northern Renaissance Art
  • ARTH 3351  Italian Renaissance Art
  • ARTH 3360  Northern Baroque Art

3000-Level Elective Art History Courses in Recent Art

  • ARTH 3100  Field Study in Visual Art
  • ARTH 3381  Modernism
  • ARTH 3393  History of Photography
  • ARTH 3394  Women and Art

Senior Seminar (3 credits)

One required course

Students majoring in Art History must complete one of the following courses:

  • ARTH 4601  Problems in Pre-Columbian Art History
  • ARTH 4603  Problems in Ancient Art History
  • ARTH 4605  Problems in Renaissance Art History
  • ARTH 4609  Problems in Recent Art History

RELATED WORK (3 credits)

Students majoring in Art History must complete one of the following courses*:

  • AFRS 2105  Black Images in the Media
  • AFRS 2203  African-American Culture I
  • AFRS 2206  African Literature, Music and Art
  • AMST 3090  Topics in American Film
  • AMST 3100  Introduction to American Studies
  • ANTH 2050  Topics in Archaeology
  • ANTH 2122  Beliefs, Symbols and Rituals
  • ANTH 2151  Introduction to Archaeology
  • ARCH 4211  Architectural History I: Prehistory-1750
  • ARCH 4212  Architectural History II: 1750-Present
  • ENGL 2106  Film Criticism
  • GEOG 2100  Maps and Graphs
  • GERM 3160  Survey of German Film
  • HIST 2130  Introduction to Historic Preservation
  • HIST 2135  Introduction to Museums and Historic Sites
  • HIST 3010  History and Culture Through Film, Non-Western
  • HIST 3011  History and Culture Through Film
  • HIST 3281  American Cities
  • LTAM 3360  Studies in Hispanic Film
  • PHIL 3225  Aesthetics
  • POLS 3104  Mass Media
  • RELS 3101  Greek Myths and Religions
  • RELS 3163  The Religious Art and Architecture of India
  • RELS 3212  Films and Identity
  • RELS 4127  Material Christianity
  • RUSS 3203  Russian Civilizations and Culture
  • SOCY 2112  Popular Culture
  • WMST 2110  Women and the Media
  • WMST 3150  Body Image

*Any other course must be preapproved by the Coordinator of Art History and the Department Chair

 

MINORS IN STUDIO ART AND ART HISTORY

The Minor in Studio Art is currently suspended.  Students with any major (except Art History) may earn an 18 credit hour minor in Art History.  A GPA of 2.0 is required for admission.  Students must earn a C or above in all courses applied toward the Minor in Art History.  For details, see the Academic Advisor.

Students pursuing a Minor in Art History must seek permission from instructors to register for any course with an “Art major” prerequisite.  Permission is granted at the discretion of the instructor and is not guaranteed.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN ART HISTORY

  • ARTH 1211  Art History Survey 1
  • ARTH 1212  Art History Survey 2
  • Any four more Art History courses

At least 12 of the credits towards the Minor in Art History must be taken at UNC Charlotte.

 

CATALOG COPY OF CHANGES IN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

ARTA 3201. BFA Portfolio Review. (1) Prerequisites: Art major; 2.5 GPA; and grades of C or above in one of the following combination of classes (depending on concentration): 

  • Art Education: requirements are listed elsewhere in catalog
  • Ceramics:  ARTB 1202, ARTB 1206, ARTC 2171, ARTC 2172, either ARTC 3171 or ARTC 3172, concurrent ARTC 3273
  • Cross Disciplinary:  see Advisor for permit
  • Digital:  ARTB 1201, ARTB 1203, ARTB 1206, ARTM 2105
  • Fibers:  ARTB 1202, ARTB 1203, ARTB 1206, ARTF 2151, concurrent ARTF 3352 or ARTF 3353
  • Graphic Design: ARTB 1201, ARTB 1203, ARTB 1206, ARTG 2180, ARTG 2181, ARTM 2105, concurrent ARTG 3183
  • Illustration:  ARTB 1201, ARTB 1203, ARTB 1205, ARTB 1206, ARTL 2181
  • Painting:  ARTB 1201, ARTB 1203, ARTB 1206, ARTP 2131
  • Photography:  ARTB 1201, ARTB 1206, ARTT 2191
  • Print Media:  ARTB 1201, ARTB 1203, ARTB 1206, ARTR 2161 or ARTR 2162
  • Sculpture:  ARTB 1202, ARTB 1203, ARTB 1206, ARTZ 2141

Students will compile a portfolio of work and written information to apply to any concentration in the BFA track. A passing grade reflects acceptance of portfolio and admission into the BFA degree program. Those denied will maintain BA degree status.  May be repeated for credit when applying to a different concentration area. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Fall, Spring)

ARTB 1206. Conceptual Practices. (3)  Prerequisite: Art major.  Exposes students to the breadth of makers, means, and modes of expression in the contemporary art world during in-class sessions.  In-class discussions, presentations, guest speakers, written assignments, and/or field trips support independent out-of-class studio projects.  With these projects, students immediately assume full responsibility for acquiring the means, space and material resources to manifest a creative voice.  Experiences are designed to promote the generation of ideas and their integration into objects, sound, digital media, and/or performance.  Four contact hours.  (Fall, Spring)

ARTE 2100. Introduction to Art Education. (3) Prerequisite : Art Major; C or above in ARTB 1201 or 1202; ARTH 1211 or 1212 or 2110; ENGL 1101 or 1102; 2.5 overall GPA and 2.5 GPA in any completed classes required for the major. Introduction to the history of art education, theories of artistic development, teaching and learning in K-12 art settings and planning lessons. Students explore philosophical, socio-cultural, political, and personal issues in art and education. A translation of theory to teaching practice leads to the introduction of personal teaching philosophies and unit planning. A thirty hour practicum is a required part of the course.  A grade of B or above is required for admittance to art teacher licensure. Lecture/Lab 3 5 contact hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTE 2121. Developmental Art. (3) Human growth potential, creative and perceptual development, learning objectives, past and current philosophies, and psychology in art.  Individual studio problems involving art elements, principles, and media.  Four contact hours.  For non-majors only. (Fall, Spring)

ARTE 4021. Topics in Art Education. (1-3) Prerequisite:  Art major.  Special topics in art education.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)

ARTE 4 3121. Elementary Art Methods. (3) Prerequisites: students in the Art Education concentration major; admission to College of Education; Education minor.  Analysis of learning themes as related to growth and development in the visual arts; organization of tools, media and materials appropriate for the elementary level; curriculum design in planning art units and lessons, evaluation and motivation techniques.  Thirty-six hour internship A practicum in an elementary setting is required where the student will assist the teacher, tutor students and teach a minimum of two art lessons. Lecture/Lab. Five contact hours. (Spring Fall)

ARTE 4122. Secondary Art Methods. (3) (O,W) Prerequisites: students in the Art Education concentration minor; and a grade of C or above in ARTE 4121 ; admission  to College of Education; C or above in ARTE 3121; C or above in or coreq of ARTE 3123.  Analysis of learning themes as related to growth and development in the visual arts; organization of tools, media and materials appropriate for the secondary level; curriculum design in planning art units and lessons, evaluation and motivation techniques. A practicum in a secondary setting is required where the student will assist the teacher, tutor students and teach a minimum of two art lessons. Lecture/Lab. Five contact hours. (Fall, Spring)

ARTE 4467. Student Teaching in Art. (12)  Prerequisites: Art Education minor grades of C or above in ARTC 2171 or ARTZ 2141 or ART 2151 and ARTM 2105 or ARTR 2161 and ARTP 2131 and ARTE 4121 and ARTE 4122 and SPED 2100 and EIST 4100 and EDUC 4290.  students in the Art Education concentration;  admission to College of Education; Completion of all required coursework at UNCC; C or above formal admission to Student Teaching (College of Education). A planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a University supervisor and a cooperating teacher.  The student must demonstrate the competencies identified for teaching art in an appropriate grade level setting. Senior exhibit of candidate and student work is required. At least 500 contact hours. (Fall, Spring)

 

ARTE 3123. Critical and Creative Thinking in Art Education. (3) Prerequisites: students in the Art Education concentration; admission to College of Education; C or above in ARTE 3121; C or above in or co-requisite of ARTE 4122. Candidates design, model, and assess critical and creative learning experiences. Incorporation of learner-centered approaches and development of dynamic environments of thinking through investigations of cognitive, dispositional, and social-emotional aspects of learning in the arts. Critical, creative, and practical thinking skills and dispositions and best-practice research. Candidates complete a practicum at an assigned school. Lecture/Lab. Five contact hours. (Spring)

ARTE 3124. Transcultural Identities in Art Education. (3) Prerequisites: students in the Art Education concentration; admission to College of Education; Examines social and cultural theory especially as important to informing effective art teaching. Guidance and practice in research, identification and critical examination of transcultural moments in visual culture/art history for incorporation into all aspects of art teaching. Uses diverse discursive and studio methods to explore and synthesize understanding and mastery of knowledge and skills related to course content. Lecture/Lab. Five contact hours. (Fall)

 

ARTE 4124. Contemporary Issues in Art Education. (3) Prerequisites: students in the Art Education concentration;  admission to College of Education; C or above in ARTE 4123 and ARTE 4122. Investigates contemporary issues in teaching and curriculum development in the visual arts, and contemporary global issues in art, design, visual culture, and 21st century literacies.  Introduces principles and theories of arts-based research and critical pedagogies. Candidates complete a practicum at an assigned school. Five contact hours. (Fall)