College of Fine Arts and Humanities
Department of
ART - ART HISTORY
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ART MAJOR
- John Dinsmore, Chair
- Professors: Boeckl, Dinsmore, Jacobson,
Karraker, Zaruba
Associate Professors: Dennis, Schuessler
Assistant Professors: Hackenmiller, Hartman, May
Visitng Assistant Professors: Robinson, Choonhasakulchoke
- Lecturers: Flynn, K. Harshbarger, Jacobsen,
Kosmicki, Martins, McKenzie, Mefferd, Nimchanya, Pesek, Sullivan
Department Objectives:
- To provide for professional and cultural study with courses giving a concentrated
experience for those interested in a professional career in art. Degrees in studio art and
visual communication and design can be completed;
- To prepare teachers of art for a professional career in education. Creative ability,
professional proficiency and understanding of the psychology of art education are
stressed;
- To enable art and non-art majors to acquire an awareness and appreciation of their
cultural heritage. Important resources in this process include the Walker Art Gallery, the
Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA), and study tours. Students may develop individual abilities
through studio courses or add to their cultural background through the study of art
history.
ART MAJOR
Five Options are available in this major:
- Studio Art Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Art History Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Comprehensive Studio Art Option - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Degree
- Visual Communication and Design Option - Bachelor of Fine
Arts Degree
- Art Teaching Field Endorsement Option - Bachelor of Arts in
Education Degree
A minor in Art, Art History, or Visual Communication and Design is available for students pursuing
majors in other disciplines.
The Elementary Education Major has specially defined minors in Art
and Arts-Crafts.
Courses with the prefix ART are offered by the department.
16 May 2005
