College of Fine Arts and Humanities

Department of
ART - ART HISTORY

Mark Hartman, Chair

Professors: Boeckl, Dinsmore, Jacobson, Karraker, Zaruba
Associate Professors: Dennis, Schuessler
Assistant Professors: Choonhasakulchoke, Hackenmiller, Hartman, Kronfield, May

Lecturers: Flynn, K. Harshbarger, Jacobsen, Kosmicki, Martins, McKenzie, Mefferd, Nimchanya, Pesek, Sullivan

Visiting Lecturer: Sumpter

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:

1. Studio Art Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
2. Art History Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
3. Comprehensive Studio Art Option - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
4. Visual Communication and Design Option - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
5. Art K-12 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.

11 May 2006
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