Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

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: None

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.

Course Fee: $65

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.

Course Fee: $65

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