Department of Art and Design
Department website: http://www.wku.edu/art
Kristina Arnold, Department Chair
Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center 441
(270) 745-3944
art@wku.edu
Faculty
Professor
Kristina E. Arnold MFA (Art, Painting), University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2003
Miwon Choe PhD (Curriculum and Instruction), Indiana University-Bloomington, 2001
Associate Professor
Ingrid A. Cartwright PhD (Art History), University of Maryland College Park, 2007
Guy D. Jordan PhD (Art History), University of Maryland College Park, 2007
Marilee D. Salvator MFA (Art Studio), University of New Mexico Main Campus, 2004
William M. Simpson MA (Art), Marshall University, 1982
Natalie C. Tyree MFA (Graphic Design), Indiana State University, 2013
Assistant Professor
Kara E. Glenn MFA (Fine Arts), Full Sail Real World Education, 2019
Art Courses
ART 401G Art of the Italian Renaissance 3 Hours
This course analyzes the architecture, sculpture and paintings of Italian Renaissance with an emphasis on the examination of selected examples. Graduate students will be required to display advanced research skills.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 405G Art Theory and Criticism 3 Hours
Major theories of art, both historical and contemporary, and various approaches to qualitative judgments about individual works of art. Graduate students will be required to display advanced research skills.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 411G Foundations of Art Education and Methods II 3 Hours
Provide diverse experiences related to art education theory and practice in elementary schools. Field experiences in public schools outside the regular class sessions are required. Note: Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 510 (may be taken concurrently) and SPED 516 (may be taken concurrently) and (ART 311 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent) or permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 413G Foundations of Art Education and Methods III 3 Hours
Long-term curriculum design, assessment, and classroom management methods, appropriate for visual arts instruction in secondary schools. Field experience is required. Note: Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites.
Prerequisite(s): ART 411G
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 420G Ceramics 3 Hours
A continuation of production in clay form and research in experimental clay and glaze composition.
Prerequisite(s): ART 321
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 421G Ceramics 3 Hours
This course requires advanced individual performance in creative design concepts and in research and recording.
Prerequisite(s): ART 420
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 422G Ceramics 3 Hours
This course is a continuation of ART 421G.
Prerequisite(s): ART 421
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 440G Drawing 3 Hours
Advanced drawing explorations through individual problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): ART 341
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 450G Printmaking 3 Hours
Stresses advanced printmaking techniques and requires students to have strong personal imagery.
Prerequisite(s): ART 351
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 451G Printmaking 3 Hours
Printmaking exploration through research and creative activity.
Prerequisite(s): ART 450
Corequisite(s): ART 452G
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 452G Printmaking 3 Hours
This course consists of advanced research problems in printmaking.
Corequisite(s): ART 451G
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Visual Studies (509) , Visual Arts (514) , Art (BFA In Graphic Design) (515) or Art Education (516)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 460G Painting 3 Hours
Research problems in selected painting materials are provided in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ART 361
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 461G Painting 3 Hours
This course consists of advanced individual research problems in painting.
Prerequisite(s): ART 460
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 462G Painting 3 Hours
This course is a continuation of ART 461G.
Prerequisite(s): ART 461
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 470G Sculpture 3 Hours
Sculptural problems. Introduction to metal casting using sand molds.
Prerequisite(s): ART 371
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 471G Sculpture 3 Hours
Sculptural problems. Introduction to the lost-wax method of casting.
Prerequisite(s): ART 371 and ART 372
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 472G Sculpture 3 Hours
Experience in solving problems met in professional practice.
Prerequisite(s): ART 471
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 480G Weaving 3 Hours
This course consists of creative research in the areas of double-weave, ikat, the use of indigenous fibers and other more complicated techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ART 381
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 481G Weaving 3 Hours
This course provides for the development of special creative problems involving techniques investigated in ART 480.
Prerequisite(s): ART 480
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 482G Weaving 3 Hours
This course involves advanced individual research in weaving.
Prerequisite(s): ART 481
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 490G Special Problems 3-6 Hours
Independent course work done on an individual basis under the guidance of a selected faculty member.
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2022
ART 491G Special Studies 3 Hours
Independent course work done on an individual basis under the guidance of a selected faculty member.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 496G Studio Art Topic 3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Investigates different topics in art through process or technique in a studio practice.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2024
ART 511 Independent Investigation/Art Education 3 Hours
Independent study in art curriculum and methodology, with emphasis on the literature, selected art history, and studio areas.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 512 Independent Investigation/Art Education 3 Hours
Independent study in art curriculum and methodology (including art history and studio). Emphasizes the use of surveys, observations, and experimental techniques.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 520 Ceramic Art 3 Hours
Advanced levels of clay forming techniques and clay glaze composition. Research in various phases of the ceramic process.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 540 Drawing 3 Hours
Independent study utilizing traditional methods of drawing. Students are encouraged to investigate and utilize new directions.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 550 Printmaking 3 Hours
Independent study utilizing traditional methods of printmaking. Encourages the exploration of new directions in personal expression.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022
ART 560 Painting 3 Hours (repeatable max of 9 hrs)
Advanced aspects of painting, with emphasis on experimentation in different styles and on individualized approaches.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 570 Sculpture 3 Hours
Independent study and experimentation in sculpture.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 580 Weaving 3 Hours
Individual study of weaving utilizing traditional and experimental techniques: the production of works that are highly individualistic and are of exhibition quality.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 590 Workshop in Arts and Humanities Education 3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Integrated arts and humanities curriculum development in P-12 settings.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023
ART 591 Investigation/Art History 3 Hours
Topics and approaches for special areas of interest. Emphasis on the traditional periods of art history.
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2022
ART 599 Thesis Research/Writing 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Thesis research and writing directed by faculty committee.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
ART 600 Maintaining Matriculation 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Continued enrollment for thesis completion.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None