College of Fine Arts and Humanities
Department of
ART AND ART HISTORY
Go directly to:
- Mark Hartman, Chair
- Professors: H. Jacobson,
Schuessler
- Associate Professors: Alden,
Dennis, Hartman
- Assistant Professors: Burbul, Fonfara,
Goro-Rapoport,
Lang, McIntosh, Stanko
- Lecturers: John Fronczak,
McKirahan
- Adjunct: Abell, C. Jacobsen, Kosmicki, Lightner, Risk
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
- Studio Art Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Fine
Arts Degree
- Visual Communication and Design Option - Bachelor of
Fine Arts Degree
- 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 a specially defined minor in Art.
Courses with the prefix ART are offered by the
department.
