Learning Goals and Outcomes
UMF students graduating with a degree in art will:
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Be able to express the context of their work orally, in writing, and through research
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Be able to prepare appropriate packages to send out to galleries, graduate schools and/or potential employers
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Understand the conceptual and technical aspects inherent in a given medium
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Be able to find a context for their work and ideas in contemporary art and art history
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Be able to construct meaning that is relevant to the contemporary art dialogue as well as art history
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Be able to formulate content for their work that is both relevant and complex
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Be able to identify their own perspective, community, and role in the world
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Be prepared to approach a variety of opportunities and connections in the real world
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Be able to identify their relevance as artists and makers in a wider context
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Be able to evaluate and critique the communicative and conceptual strength of their own work as well as the work of their peers
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Be able to continue to develop problem-solving skills (both technical and conceptual) within a given medium
New Media
Students will be able to use the formal, technical and conceptual aspects of new media to approach concepts, construct meaning and take part in the contemporary dialog.
Sculpture
Students will be able to use the formal, technical and conceptual aspects of 3D media to approach concepts, construct meaning and take part in the contemporary dialog.
Sound Art
Students will be able to use the formal, technical and conceptual aspects of sound to approach concepts, construct meaning and take part in the contemporary dialog.
Painting and Drawing
Students will be able to use the formal, technical and conceptual aspects of painting and/or drawing to approach concepts, construct meaning and take part in the contemporary dialog.
Live/Performance Art
Students will be able to use the formal, technical and conceptual aspects of live/performance art to approach concepts, construct meaning and take part in the contemporary dialog.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (32 credits)
*All Art Majors must take at least one digital course option within their degree requirements.
ART 120A |
Art on the Edge |
4 |
ART 320A |
Contemporary Theory and Practice |
4 |
ART 420 |
Senior Seminar and Studio Practice |
4 |
ART 430 |
Senior Project and Studio Practice |
4 |
ARH 274A |
Modern Art |
4 |
ARH 276A |
Contemporary Art |
4 |
ARH |
Elective of your choosing |
4 |
Choose 1 of the following that is not required by your concentration: 4
CONCENTRATIONS:
New Media (20 Credits)
Required Courses:
Any 100 or 200 Level Digital Class |
4 |
Two of the following: 8
One of the following: 4
Sculpture (20 Credits)
Required Courses:
Sound Art (20 Credits)
Required Courses:
Two of the following: 8
One of the following: 4
Painting and Drawing (20 Credits)
Required Courses:
One of the following: 4
Live/Performance Art (32 Credits)
SPV 160A |
Intro to Live/Performance Art
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4 |
SPV 260A |
Language of Performance |
4 |
and |
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Three of the following: 12
Two of the following: 8
ART 319 |
Sculpture III |
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ART 341 |
Video II |
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ART 409 |
Installation II |
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ART 419 |
Sculpture IV |
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and |
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THE XXX |
Theatre Elective |
4 |
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(chosen with advisor approval) |
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Total Credits for the Major: 52 - 64
*NOTE: A grade of C- or above must be earned in all ARH/ART courses in order to count toward major requirements.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
One year of one foreign language at the college level or two years of one foreign language at the high school level.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
For specific information about general education requirements and expectations, see the General Education Requirements in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.
MINIMUM TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE DEGREE: 128