Undergraduate Studies Catalog (1997-1999)

Chairperson and Associate Professor: Jennifer Hecker; Professors: Nathan Lyons, William R. Stewart, Thomas R. Markusen; Associate Professor: Wolodymyr Pylyshenko; Assistant Professor: Beth Blake.

"I still can find no better definition for the word art than this: nature, reality, truth; but with a significance, a conception, a character which the artist brings out in it, and to which he gives expression; which he disentangles and makes free and clears up." - Vincent Van Gogh

Art has been defined as many things: ability, process and product. The Department of Art at SUNY Brockport offers courses and programs which integrate the formal, technical, conceptual, and historical aspects of the visual arts.

Programs: The Department of Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Studio Art. In addition, the School of Arts and Performance offers an Interdisciplinary Arts for Children Program, in which studio art is one of the specialties. Once a student declares a major, a faculty member in the appropriate area will be assigned as academic advisor.

Resources and Facilities: The Department of Art, located in the Tower Fine Arts Center, has well-equipped studios, two galleries (one student-run), and a Visual Resource Center which houses over 112,000 slides and videotapes. An active Art Students' Association organizes critiques, visiting artist programs, field trips, and exhibitions. SUNY Brockport students benefit from an affiliation with the internationally known Visual Studies Workshop in Rochester, which offers a variety of courses in photography, video, film, and book arts. Visual Studies Workshop also offers many exciting seminars and workshops that may be taken for college credit during its Summer Institute. Students at SUNY Brockport have an opportunity to study ceramics in the summer program in Faenza, Italy.

Transfer students: A maximum of 18 transfer credits in art will be accepted by the department toward the studio art major; and a maximum of 39 transfer credits in art will be accepted toward the B.F.A. Other credits may be used as electives. Credits that correspond to the required courses within the major program may be accepted, as may certain related transfer courses not included in our curriculum. All transfer grades must be "C" or higher to be used to fulfill major requirements.

Studio Art Major (BA/BS)

The studio art major is designed to provide a well-rounded art experience, encompassing two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, art history courses, and a specialty (three levels) in one area. Students majoring in art are encouraged to expand their understanding of art as it relates to other disciplines, cultures, and global concerns.

Studio Art Major Requirements:

In addition to meeting all general College requirements, studio art majors must complete a total of 36 credits in art and art history as listed below. No more than 54 credits in studio art (or any other single discipline) can be used to satisfy the 120-credit requirement for the BA or BS degree.

A minimum grade of "C" must be attained in all courses in the major.

Required Courses (18 credits)	Credits
ARH 201 Survey of World Art I	3
ARH 202 Survey of World Art II	3
ART 210 2-D Design or ART 212 3-D Design	3
ART 221 Drawing I	3
ARH 420 20th-century Art	3
ART 401 Senior Seminar	3
Any two two-dimensional courses from the following: (6 credits)	6
Painting	__
Photography	__
Printmaking	__
Visual Studies (book arts, video, or electronic imaging)	__
Drawing (excluding ART 221)	__
2-Dimensional Design (if not taken in the above required courses)	__
Any two three-dimensional courses from the following: (6 credits)	6
Ceramics	__
Sculpture	__
Metal/Jewelry	__
3-Dimensional Design (if not taken in the above required courses)	__
A three-course sequence (specialty) in one of the following areas: (6 credits)	6
Ceramics	__
Sculpture	__
Metal/Jewelry	__
Painting	__
Photography	__
Book Arts	__
Video	__
Electronic Imaging	__
Total:	36

The BFA is an intensive degree program in studio art, intended for students who plan to pursue a professional career in art or to prepare for specialized graduate study. Students are admitted to the program by a portfolio review. Those who do not have a portfolio may enroll in the BA or BS program in studio art, and begin work on foundation courses to assemble a portfolio. BFA candidates will be reviewed each semester and will be expected to maintain a 2.5 minimum overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in art. If advised to discontinue the program, a student may continue as a studio art major in the BA or BS degree program. A minimum grade of "C" must be attained in all courses in the major.

BFA Degree Requirements

Candidates for the BFA degree must meet all general College requirements and complete a total of 81 credits in art and art history as indicated below. BFA students must also have a thesis exhibition.

Foundation Courses (21 credits)	Credits
ARH 201 Survey of World Art I	3
ARH 202 Survey of World Art II	3
ART 221 Drawing I	3
ART 322 Drawing II	3
ART 210 2-Dimensional Design	3
ART 212 3-Dimensional Design	3
ART 331 Photography I	3
Other Required Courses (24 credits)
ART 341 Painting I	3
ART XXX Visual Studies (book arts, video, or electronic imaging)	3
ART 361 Sculpture I	3
ART 371 Ceramics I	3
ART 381 Metal/Jewelry I	3
ARH XXX Art history elective	3
ARH 420 20th-century Art	3
ART 401 Senior Seminar	3
Electives in ART and/or ARH (15 credits)	15
Specialty in one of the following (21 credits)	21
Painting	__
Ceramics	__
Visual Studies (photography, book arts, video, and/or electronic imaging)	__
Sculpture	__
Metal/Jewelry	__
Total:	81

Students seeking an interdisciplinary major in Arts for Children with a specialty in art are required to complete a 48-credit program consisting of: (1) two interdisciplinary courses, IAC 280 Introduction to Related Arts for Children, and IAC 491 Seminar in Arts for Children; (2) an art specialty of 21 credits; and (3) a 21-credit block consisting of two courses in each of the other three arts and one approved elective. Specific requirements are listed below:

Core Courses: (6 credits)	Credits
IAC 280 (A) Introduction to Related Arts for Children (fall only)	3
IAC 491 (A) Seminar in Arts for Children (spring only)	3
Interdisciplinary Core:	6
Art Specialty Courses: (21 Credits)	__
ARH 201 (A) Survey of World Art I	3
ARH 202 (A) Survey of World Art II	3
ART 221 (A,P) Drawing I	3
ART 417 (B) Methods of Teaching Art on Elementary Level	3
and three courses in any studio art	9
Art Specialty:	21
Arts Block: (21 Credits)	__
Dance	__
DNS 115 (A,P) Intro to Dance	3
DNS 483 (A) Children's Dance I	3
Students with previous experience can take DNS 483 and DNS 484 in this sequence.	__
Music	__
MUS 105 (A,P) Intro to Music	3
MUS 387 (A) Music and the Child	3
Theatre	__
THE 281 (B) Creative Drama	3
THE 353 (A) Children's Theatre	3
Elective:	__
THE 365 (A) Puppet Theatre OR ENL 482 (A) Children's Literature	3
Arts Block:	21
Total:	48

Minors in Studio Art

Studio Art: 18 credits, including the following:

ARH 201 Survey of World Art I

ARH 202 Survey of World Art II

ART 221 Drawing I

9 additional credits of art studio electives

Please note: Students are expected to spend at least three scheduled and unscheduled hours a week in the studio for every credit taken. Arrangements for the use of studios at unscheduled times must be made with appropriate instructor. There is a mandatory materials fee charged in most studio art courses to help cover the expense of supplies for students.

ART 101 Visual Art Experience (A, P). An introductory course for students with little or no art experience, designed to broaden their visual vocabulary. Explores the basic elements and principles of art through a sequence of problems to be solved by the execution of original works in various media. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

ART 210 2-Dimensional Design (A). Explores concepts of creating 2-dimensional images through various methods including line, shape, color, composition, texture, etc. Includes lectures, written assignments, projects, demonstrations, and critiques. Assigns problems involving the production of 2-dimensional images using various media. 3 Cr.

ART 212 3-Dimensional Design (A). Examines the theory and practical application of 3-dimensional design. Explores design concepts such as volume, positive and negative space, texture, color, etc. through the manipulation of a variety of materials. 3 Cr.

ART 221 Drawing I (A, P). Provides a basic introduction to fundamentals of drawing natural forms. Studies line quality, perspective, and organization in a variety of media. 3 Cr.

ART 310 Photo Montage/Collage (A). (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Examines the history of montage and collage from early uses in photography to its deployment by Dadaists, Constructivists, and Surrealists in Europe and America. Focuses on montage as an element in the visual language of American graphic design and advertising, using a semiotic approach to reading this "visual syntax." 3 Cr.

ART 311 Introduction to Video (A). (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Introduces the principles of video, including camera operation, planning the project, lighting, shooting and editing. Requires students to discuss the aesthetics of video along with theory and hands-on experience. Includes both group and individual projects. 3 Cr.

ART 313 Introduction to Macintosh Computer for Artists and Designers I (A). (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Using the computer as a design tool for beginning Macintosh users, focuses on desktop publishing, typographic design and page layout. Introduces word processing and page layout programs through a series of individual design projects. Includes applications to be worked with Quark XPress and Microsoft Word. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

ART 314 Macintosh Computer for Artists and Designers II (A). (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Designed for people with some Macintosh experience. Emphasizes use of the computer for individual projects involving page design and layout which integrate images and typographic context. Includes applications using Quark XPress, superpaint and Adobe Photoshop to form a foundation for graphic designers and artists who work in page layout, drawing, and image manipulation. Provides a black-and-white scanner. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

ART 322 Drawing II (A). Prerequisite: ART 221. Provides studio experience using a variety of drawing materials learning drawing skills, providing the necessary background for further study. Focuses on still life and human figure drawing with an emphasis on representation. 3 Cr.

ART 331 Photography I (A). Provides an introduction to the photographic process. Includes basic darkroom procedures and fundamental camera skills. Discusses design and aesthetic theory. Requires a simple adjustable camera. 3 Cr.

ART 332 Photography II (A). Prerequisite: ART 331. Provides for further development of skills and photographic processes based upon individual interests. Allows students to learn alternative printing and imaging processes, sequencing, professional and innovative presentation and matting techniques. Includes advanced darkroom skills such as printing and toning, as well as critiques and discussion of aesthetics. 3 Cr.

ART 333 Introduction to Color Photography (A). Prerequisite: ART 331. (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Provides an introduction to color photography. Addresses technical and aesthetic concerns with an emphasis placed on developing a personal color vocabulary. Upon completion of this course, allows the student to be able to expose, process, and print both color negatives and slides properly; have an understanding of color theory and history; and see the possibilities for expression in color photography. 3 Cr.

ART 334 Color Photography II (A). Prerequisite: ART 333 or instructor's permission. (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Entails an intermediate course in color photography. Expands and refines technical and aesthetic concerns; and emphasizes processing and printing. Helps students to continue to develop a personal color vocabulary, while completing a major project over the course of the semester. 3 Cr.

ART 335 Non-silver Photography (A). (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Introduces three non-silver photographic processes: cyanotype, Vandyke brown, and gum bichromate. Provides hands-on experience in all three processes, as well as an opportunity to experiment in the various ways they can be combined. Emphasizes the use of these processes to break the traditional boundaries of the one-sided, two-dimensional, rectangular print. 3 Cr.

ART 336 Practical Zone System (A). (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Covers a range of techniques and applications to improve one's control of black-and-white photographic materials. Emphasizes practical zone-system and basic fine-printing techniques, in order to enhance one's ability as a photographer and darkroom technician. 3 Cr.

ART 341 Painting I (A). Prerequisite: ART 221. Provides an introduction to painting and design theory. Emphasizes such design elements as form, texture, line, tone, and the spatial and structural aspects of color through the application of various painting techniques. Principal media are oil and acrylics. 3 Cr.

ART 342 Painting II (A). Prerequisite: ART 341. Provides a continuation of ART 341 with emphasis on composition, structure of space, and the human figure. Principal media are oil and acrylic paints. 3 Cr.

ART 351 Printmaking I (A). Prerequisite: ART 221. Entails an introduction to printmaking stressing the theory of design and composition as applied to fundamentals of relief printing. 3 Cr.

ART 352 Printmaking II (A). Prerequisite: ART 351. Provides a continuation of ART 351 with added emphasis on composition and expression. 3 Cr.

ART 355 Offset Printing I (A). Prerequisite: ART 210 and 221. (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Provides an introduction to printing for print makers, photographers, writers, and others interested in learning how copy is translated into print. Includes copy preparation, graphic arts camera, stripping, platemaking, and presswork in the context of individual projects. Expects students to purchase film, plates, and paper. 3 Cr.

ART 356 Offset Printing II (A). Prerequisite: ART 355 or instructor's permission. (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Provides a continuation of Offset Printing I. Examines how copy/artwork is translated into print in the context of offset printing as an art form, as well as a reproduction process. Requires students to work on independent projects with the supervision of the instructor. 3 Cr.

ART 358 Making Visual Books (A). (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Provides a soup-to-nuts studio introduction to the field of visual books. Teaches students techniques to make a wide variety of book structures and bindings, as well as allowing them to explore the complexities of relating word and images, structuring a sequential medium, and creating a beautiful and challenging object. Devotes the final month to assisting each student in developing and producing a book whose content and structure combine to express his or her unique artistic concerns. 3 Cr.

ART 361 Sculpture I (A). Familiarizes students with the conceptual, technical, and visual vocabulary of sculpture well enough to create dimensional works of artistic merit and personal expression. Expects students to gain basic skills with materials as well as understanding of sculptural concepts. Designs problems to distinguish between technique and idea in sculpture, and how materials are used to express concepts. 3 Cr.

ART 362 Sculpture II (B). Expands student's knowledge of sculptural materials and techniques, with an emphasis on metal-working through both direct and indirect methods. In addition, allows students to further explore sculptural concepts and 3-dimensional spatial organization as they apply to the completion of class projects. 3 Cr.

ART 371 Ceramics I (A). Covers fundamental problems dealing with 3-dimensional design theory conditioned by the technical and aesthetic aspects of clay; creation of hand-built forms or objects; and basic glazing theories and techniques. 3 Cr.

ART 372 Ceramics II (A). Prerequisite: ART 371. Provides a continuation of ART 371. Introduces glaze calculation, oxidation and reduction firing, and formulation of clay bodies. 3 Cr.

ART 381 Metalwork and Jewelry I (A). Introduces 3-dimensional design concepts using basic jewelry disciplines. Emphasizes the study of design form through metal-working techniques, using and integrating various materials, metal, wood, plastic, glass, stone and synthetic materials. 3 Cr.

ART 382 Metalwork and Jewelry II (A). Prerequisite: ART 381. Provides a continuation of ART 381. Focuses on intermediate design and studio procedure. 3 Cr.

ART 383 Metalwork and Jewelry III (A). Prerequisite: ART 382. Covers advanced design theory and studio procedures in metal-working techniques. 3 Cr.

ART 399 Independent Study in Art (A or B). Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Arranged in consultation with the instructor/sponsor and in accordance with the procedures of the Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. 1-6 Cr.

ART 401 Senior Seminar (A). Prerequisites: ARH 201, ARH 202, and ART 221. Class to be taken in the senior year. Requires readings, portfolio development, exhibition preparation, advanced studio problems and a discussion of the theory and criticism of art. 3 Cr.

ART 412 Video II (A). Prerequisite: ART 311. (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Presents advanced methods and concepts building on the basics from Introduction to Video. Emphasizes post-production work. Requires students to plan and produce a complete project and work on group projects. 3 Cr.

ART 415 Introduction to 16 mm Film (A). (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Introduces the student to 16 mm film production. Focuses on in-depth expressionism, script writing, production and post-production. Also includes a history of film. 3 Cr.

ART 416 Introduction to 16 mm Film II (A). Prerequisite: ART 315 or instructor's permission. (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Provides a follow-up to basic filmmaking, with a more in-depth analysis of sound production including sync recording mixing of complex tracks, working with ensemble acting and dialogue. Highlights animation techniques, titling, and counterpoint in editing. Requires students to ready film projects for final post-production and distribution. 3 Cr.

ART 417 Methods of Teaching Art on the Elementary Level (B). Explores the philosophical and psychological basis for teaching art. Investigates problems of artistic and creative development. Examines methods of teaching art through practice and observation. Includes teaching of art to children. 3 Cr.

ART 421 In the Event of Postmodernism: Studio/Seminar (A). (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop.) Examines the strategies associated with post-modernism and their implications. Provides artworks, readings, performances and films that outline, demonstrate, expose and sometimes attack post-modernism to supplement work produced by the student. Allows the investigation, in keeping with a tenet of post-modernism, to be interdisciplinary. A familiarity with the subject is not required, but a desire to learn is essential. Other disciplines are welcome. 3 Cr.

ART 423 Drawing III (A). Prerequisite: ART 322. Provides a continuation of ART 322. Allows for in-depth studio experience, concentrating on drawing the human figure, the nature of space, individual exploration of imagery and further experimentation with a variety of media. 3 Cr.

ART 424 Advanced Problems in Drawing (A). Prerequisite: ART 423. Provides for intensive drawing, research on concepts, readings, advanced projects, and discussion of theory and criticism as applied to creative drawing. May be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ART 433 Photography III (A). Prerequisite: ART 332. Provides for creative seeing and experimental manipulation of the photographic process through studio and darkroom procedures. Requires individual creative projects. 3 Cr.

ART 434 Advanced Problems in Photography (A). Prerequisite: ART 433. Provides for reading, advanced projects, discussion of history and aesthetics, with an emphasis on organizing each student's photography portfolio. May be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ART 443 Painting III (A). Prerequisite: ART 342. Covers advanced painting, painting from life, and the human figure. Emphasizes creative forms of self-expression. Intensive painting and research on imagery begins in the second half of the semester. 3 Cr.

ART 444 Advanced Problems in Painting (A). Prerequisite: ART 443. Emphasizes personal solutions related to content in the work as well as technical issues in painting, advanced projects, and discussion of theory and criticism applied to creative painting. May be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ART 453 Printmaking III (A). Prerequisite: ART 352. Covers advanced printmaking based on individual problems. 3 Cr.

ART 454 Advanced Problems in Printmaking (A). Prerequisite: ART 453. Provides for reading, advanced projects, and discussion of theory and criticism applied to the art of printmaking. May be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ART 463 Sculpture III (A). Prerequisite: ART 362. Covers advanced problems in the production of sculpture. 3 Cr.

ART 464 Advanced Problems in Sculpture (A). Prerequisite: ART 463. Provides for reading, advanced projects, and discussion of theory and criticism applied to sculpture. May be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ART 473 Ceramics III (A). Prerequisite: ART 372. Provides a continuation of ART 372. 3 Cr.

ART 474 Advanced Problems in Ceramics (A). Prerequisite: ART 473. Provides for reading, advanced projects, and discussion of theory and criticism applied to the art of ceramics. May be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ART 484 Advanced Problems in Metal/Jewelry (A). Prerequisite: ART 483. Provides for reading, advanced projects, and discussion of theory and criticism applied to the metalwork and jewelry arts. May be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ART 485 Metalsmithing I (A). Prerequisite: ART 382. Covers advanced problems in 3-dimensional design concepts involved with metal forming, sinking, forging, hot forming, and raising. 3 Cr.

ART 486 Metalsmithing II (A). Prerequisite: ART 485. Provides a continuation of ART 485. Covers advanced problems in the area of metalsmithing. 3 Cr.

ART 491 Topics in Art-Studio (A). Provides an upper-division art studio experience. Allows students to earn credit for a special offering not normally a part of regular department curriculum. 1-3 Cr.

ART 499 Independent Study in Art (A or B). Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Arranged in consultation with the instructor-sponsor and in accordance with the procedures of the Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. 1-6 Cr.

Course Descriptions

Interdisciplinary Arts for Children Faculty: Chairperson: Sri Ram V. Bakshi; Professor: Oh-Kon Cho; Associate Professors: Jacqueline Davis, William Hullfish; Assistant Professor: Irma Pylyshenko.

The Department of Interdisciplinary Arts offers a bachelor's degree in Arts for Children, an interdisciplinary major, which can also be combined with certification in elementary education. In collaboration with the Department of Education and Human Development, a master's degree in Elementary Education with an interdisciplinary arts for children specialization is also offered. For more information about the graduate program, please refer to the graduate catalog.

Arts for Children, which is recognized as a unique program in the SUNY, incorporates the knowledge and skills of art, dance, music, and theatre, with an in-depth study of one of these arts. The curriculum emphasizes philosophical and theoretical concepts of arts education, as well as the skills required for creative expression. The program serves a diverse student population, ranging widely in age, background, and needs. They are trained to work creatively with young children in a variety of situations, such as elementary schools, arts institutions, and community centers in rural and urban environments. These inspired and gifted students will be able to provide an "absorbing, challenging, and even provocative" experience for children, who will be adept in the artistic uses of intelligence. The Arts for Children faculty promotes an approach to arts education that fosters aesthetic perception, creative endeavors, and the study of history and culture.

Interdisciplinary Arts for children majors are required to complete a 48-credit program consisting of: (1) two interdisciplinary courses, IAC 280 Introduction to Related Arts for Children and IAC 491 Seminar in Arts for Children; (2) a 21-credit core in one specialty: art, dance, music or theatre; (3) a 21-credit block consisting of two courses in each of the other three arts and one approved elective. A minimum grade of "C" must be attained in all required courses. Students are accepted into the major only after they have completed IAC 280, or while taking this course.

Students are urged to take advantage of Service Learning opportunities through voluntary work, and earn one extra credit while enrolled for IAC 280 and/or IAC 491. Students interested in an in-depth study of any of the arts are advised to pursue a major, minor, or take more courses (maximum 54 credits) in that discipline.

Interdisciplinary Arts for Children: Art Specialty

Interdisciplinary Core Courses: (6 credits)	Credits
IAC 280 (A) Introduction to Related Arts for Children (fall only)1	3
IAC 491 (A) Seminar in Arts for Children (spring only)2	3
Interdisciplinary Core:	6
Art Specialty Courses: (21 Credits)	__
ARH 201 (A) Survey of World Art I	3
ARH 202 (A) Survey of World Art II	3
ART 221 (A,P) Drawing I	3
ART 417 (B) Methods of Teaching Art on Elementary Level3	3
and three courses in any studio art	9
Art Specialty:	21
Arts Block Courses: (21 Credits)	__
Dance	__
DNS 115 (A,P) Introduction to Dance	3
DNS 483 (A) Children's Dance I	3
Students with previous experience can take DNS 483 and DNS 484 in this sequence.	__
Music	__
MUS 105 (A,P) Introduction to Music	3
MUS 387 (A) Music and the Child4	3
Theatre	__
THE 281 (B) Creative Drama	3
THE 353 (A) Children's Theatre	3
Elective	__
THE 365 (A) Puppet Theatre OR	__
ENL 482 (A) Children's Literature	3
Arts Block:	21
Total:	48

Interdisciplinary Arts for Children: Dance Specialty

Students wishing to major in Arts for Children with a dance specialty should contact the Department of Dance for information about the required entrance audition.

Interdisciplinary Core Courses: (6 Credits)
IAC 280 (A) Introduction to Related Arts for Children (fall only)5	3
IAC 491 (A) Seminar in Arts for Children (spring only)6	3
Interdisciplinary Core:	6
Dance Specialty Courses: (21 Credits)
DNS 205 (A) Beginning Technique and Survey of Dance	3
DNS 364 (A) Dance Improvisation: Technique & Theory (spring only)7	2
DNS 454 (B) Dance Styles8	2
DNS 483 (A) Children's Dance I (fall only)	3
DNS 484 (B) Children's Dance II (spring only)9	3
MUS 100 (A) Fundamentals of Music for Dance (fall only)	2
One of the following: (3 credits)
DNS 200 (A,P) African Dance OR DNS 302 (A) Social Forms of the Dance	3
One of the following:
DNS 306 (A) Beginning Dance Composition10 DNS 375 (A) Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis (spring only)11	3
Dance Specialty:	21
Arts Block Courses: (21 Credits)
Art	__
ART 101 (A,P) Visual Art Experience	3
ART 417 (B) Methods of Teaching Art on Elementary Level12	3
Music	__
MUS 105 (A,P) Introduction to Music	3
MUS 387 (A) Music and the Child13	3
Theatre	__
THE 281 (B) Creative Drama	3
THE 353 (A) Children's Theatre	3
Elective	__
THE 365 (A) Puppet Theatre OR ENL 482 (A) Children's Literature	3
Arts Block:	21
Total:	48

Interdisciplinary Arts for Children: Music Specialty

Students wishing to major in Arts for Children with a music specialty should contact the Department of Interdisciplinary Arts about the required entrance audition. The students should be able to perform on voice or instrument at NYSSMA level IV.

Interdisciplinary Core Courses: (6 Credits)
IAC 280 (A) Introduction to Related Arts for Children (fall only)14	3
IAC 491 (A) Seminar in Arts for Children (spring only)15	3
Interdisciplinary Core:	6
Music Specialty Courses: (21 Credits)
MUS 105 (A,P) Introduction to Music	3
MUS 112 (A.F.C.W) World Music	3
MUS 387 (A) Music and the Child16	3
MUS 488 (B) Music Practicum17	3
Three of the following:	__
DNS 232 (A,P) African Music and Drumming for Dance MUS 300 (A) Music for Dance18 MUS 413 (A) American Music19 MUS 414 (A) American Musical Theatre MUS 485 (A) American Folk Music20	9
Music Specialty:	21
Arts Block Courses: (21 Credits)
Art	__
ART 101 (A,P) Visual Art Experience	3
ART 417 (B) Methods of Teaching Art on the Elementary Level21	3
Dance	__
DNS 115 (A,P) Introduction to Dance	3
DNS 483 (A) Children's Dance I	3
Students with previous experience can take DNS 483 and 484 in this sequence.	__
Theatre	__
THE 281 (B) Creative Drama	3
THE 353 (A) Children's Theatre	3
Elective	__
THE 365 (A) Puppet Theatre OR ENL 482 (A) Children's Literature	3
Arts Block:	21
Total:	48

Interdisciplinary Arts for Children: Theatre Specialty

Interdisciplinary Core Courses: (6 Credits)
IAC 280 (A) Introduction to Related Arts for Children (fall only)22	3
IAC 491 (A) Seminar in Arts for Children (spring only)23	3
Interdisciplinary Core:	6
Theatre Specialty Courses: (21 Credits)
Technical	__
THE 201 (A,P) Theatre Arts OR THE 202 (B) Stagecraft	3
Performance	__
THE 221 (A) Acting I	3
Child Drama	__
THE 281 (B) Creative Drama	3
THE 353 (A) Children's Theatre	3
THE 365 (A) Puppet Theatre	3
THE 483 (B) Creative Drama Practicum24	3
Elective (choose one of the following)	__
THE 314 (A) History of Theatre I: Classical through Renaissance THE 315 (A) History of Theatre II: Romanticism through Modern THE 319 (A) Play Analysis	3
Theatre Specialty:	21
Arts Block Courses: (21 Credits)
Art	__
ART 101 (A,P) Visual Art Experience	3
ART 417 (B) Methods of Teaching Art on Elementary Level25	3
Dance	__
DNS 115 (A,P) Introduction to Dance	3
DNS 483 (A) Children's Dance I	3
Students with previous experience can take DNS 483 and DNS 484 in this sequence.	__
Music	__
MUS 105 (A,P) Introduction to Music	3
MUS 387 (A) Music and the Child26	3
Elective	__
ENL 281 (A) Children's Literature	3
Arts Block:	21
Total:	48

1. All Interdisciplinary Arts for Children-theatre specialty students must participate in the production program of the department.

2. All Interdisciplinary Arts for Children-theatre specialty students are required to participate in auditions for faculty-directed productions based on departmental guidelines.
   

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IAC 280 Introduction to Related Arts for Children (A). Covers the unique aspects of art, dance, music, and theatre, and relationships among these arts: theory, discussion, teacher-directed arts activities and creative art experiences for children. Must be taken before declaring a major in Interdisciplinary Arts for Children. 3 Cr. Fall.

IAC 399 Independent Study (A). Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Arranged in consultation with instructor/sponsor in accordance with procedures of Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration. 1-3 Cr.

IAC 450 Performances for Young Audiences (A). Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Explores performance and staging techniques for young audiences; develops skills in improvisation and ensemble playing; prepares shows involving art, dance, music, and theatre; tours and performs for and with young audiences. 4 Cr.

IAC 490 Arts for Children Special Topics Workshop (A). Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Provides opportunities for Arts for Children students to focus for a full semester on meaningful current topics which cannot be developed fully in other curricular offerings. Both theory and/or art making may serve as content. 2-6 Cr. TBA.

IAC 491 Seminar in Arts for Children (A). Prerequisites: Completion of required Arts for Children courses. Examines issues and representative theories, program development and evaluation, and the development of leadership skills and ability to utilize arts resources. 3 Cr. Spring.

IAC 499 Independent Study in Fine Arts (A). Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Arranged in consultation with instructor/sponsor in accordance with procedures of Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration. 1-3 Cr.

All other course descriptions can be found in the Departments of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre sections of this catalog.

Course Descriptions

The department offers art history courses for art majors, general education, and art appreciation. Students interested in studying the historical development of art can minor or take courses relevant to their needs. For further information, contact Dr. Charles Chehab, Coordinator, Art History Program, 1106B Tower, (716) 395-5279.

Art History Minor

Art history minors must complete a total of 18 credits in the courses listed below. A minimum grade of "C" must be attained in all courses taken for minor.

Required Courses (6 credits)

ARH 201 Survey of World Art I

ARH 202 Survey of World Art II

Electives (12 Credits)

Twelve credits of upper-division art history electives. It is recommended that art history minors take ARH 495 Art Connoisseurship Seminar and at least one non-western art course.

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ARH 201 Survey of World Art I: Ancient to Renaissance (A,F,C). Provides an integrated chronological study of world art from prehistory to 1520. Covers western art along with the ancient arts of Asia, Islamic arts, and pre-Columbian arts. Students will learn to identify cross-cultural influences and regional stylistic features. 3 Cr. Fall.

ARH 202 Survey of World Art II: Mannerism to Modern (A,F,C). Provides an integrated chronological study of world art from 1520 to present. Covers Mannerism and Late Renaissance arts to Modern art, along with later Islamic and Asian arts, Latin American arts, African, Oceanian, and Native American arts. Aims at illustrating the growing interdependence of the arts of major civilizations and cultures, and their respective contribution to the visual arts. 3 Cr. Spring.

ARH 210 Decorative Arts (A,F,C). Covers furniture, ceramics, textiles, metalwork, jewelry and objets d'art, from ancient times to the 20th century. 3 Cr.

ARH 215 Art Appreciation (A,F). Studies the elements of art and selected works of painting, sculpture and architecture to give the non-major an appreciation of the fine arts. 3 Cr.

ARH 310 Women in Art (A,F). Studies women artists and the role played by women in the visual arts through the ages. 3 Cr.

ARH 320 Introduction to Architecture (A). Studies the elements of architecture and why buildings stand up, in order to acquire an understanding of selected major works: the Pyramids, Parthenon, Pantheon, Hagia Sophia, Chartres Cathedral, St. Peter's (Rome), Villa Rotonda, Versailles, U.S. Capitol, Paris Opera, Eiffel Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, Brasilia, John Hancock Center (Chicago), etc... 3 Cr.

ARH 391 Seminar in Art History (A). Intended to explore research methods in fine arts and learn to write about art. The seminar will focus each time on a different subject. May be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ARH 410 Contemporary Art Criticism (A). Examines the relationship between the critic, the artist, and the art market. 3 Cr.

ARH 419 19th-Century Art (A). Covers the fine and minor arts of 19th-century Europe and America, with emphasis on patronage and the artistic movements that dominated the century. 3 Cr.

ARH 420 20th-Century Art (A). Emphasizes the main artistic movements of the late 19th and the 20th century to present, with focus on artists, patronage, styles, and trends in the decorative arts. 3 Cr. Spring.

ARH 424 Medieval Art (A). Covers the art and architecture of Europe from the early Christian period to the Fall of Constantinople. The course includes an overview of Byzantine Art. 3 Cr.

ARH 427 Renaissance Art (A). Examines the art, architecture, and minor arts of Italy, Spain, and Northern Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries. 3 Cr.

ARH 428 Baroque and Rococo Art (A). Focuses on the art of the 17th and 18th centuries in Italy, Spain, Latin America, Central and Northern Europe, with attention to regional styles and the decorative arts. 3 Cr.

ARH 431 American Art (A). Surveys painting, sculpture, architecture, and the decorative arts from colonial times to present. 3 Cr.

ARH 442 Art Worldwide (A). Field trips abroad focusing on selected topics in art history. Could be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ARH 450 Egyptian and Near Eastern Art (A). Studies the art and civilizations of pharaonic Egypt and the ancient Near East from the late fourth millennium B.C. to the conquest of Alexander the Great, with emphasis on pharaonic Egypt, Phoenicia, and Mesopotamia. 3 Cr.

ARH 451 Greek and Roman Art (A). Traces the development of Minoen, Mycenean, Greek and Roman art and architecture from the second millennium BCE to the 4th century CE. 3 Cr.

ARH 461 History of Photography (A). (Taught at Visual Studies Workshop). Surveys the development of photographic processes and the movements and artists that have influenced photography. 3 Cr.

ARH 470 Asian Art (A). Studies Indian, Chinese, and Japanese arts from the prehistory to the 19th century, with emphasis on painting, sculpture, and the minor arts. 3 Cr.

ARH 474 Islamic Art (A). Studies Islamic art from the origins to the 19th century with emphasis on the evolution of main regional styles, and Chinese influence on the minor arts. 3 Cr.

ARH 477 African-American Artists (A). Twentieth century art of African-American artists, with emphasis on current trends. 3 Cr.

ARH 478 African Art. Surveys the art of Africa up to the 20th century, with emphasis on the arts of central Africa. 3 Cr.

ARH 492 Topics in Art History (A). Reserved for different topics not listed in this catalog. May be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ARH 495 Art Connoisseurship Seminar (A). Intended to explore research methods in the fine and decorative arts and learn to examine works of art and write reports on the fine and decorative arts. The seminar deals with such issues as authentication, valuation, and the ethics of art consulting. May be repeated for credit. 3 Cr.

ARH 499 Independent Study in Art History (A). Special project in art history arranged in consultation with the instructor/sponsor in accordance with the procedures of the Office of Academic Advisement before registration. May be repeated for credit. 1 - 6 Cr.

AMT 210 Arts Organizations and Information Management (B,T). Introduces the principles and techniques of forming arts organizations; and studies concepts and systems, including practical experience of managing information through computers. 3 Cr. Fall.

AMT 350 Arts Management (B). Studies management: techniques, organization, planning and programming; development and fund raising; facilities management; audience development, public relations and promotion. Requires students to work on independent research projects. 3 Cr.

AMT 352 Managing Arts (B). Provides a study of technique for managing arts organizations and events; organizing, planning, and programming; personnel requirements; legal and financial management; box office and house management; and facilities supervision. Explores appropriate software for personal computers. 3 Cr.

AMT 353 Promoting Arts (B). Provides a study of principles and practices for promoting arts organizations and events: marketing, audience development, public relations, advertising and publicity, fund raising, and grant securing. Explores the use of appropriate software for personal computers. 3 Cr.

AMT 451 Internship in Arts Management (B). Prerequisites: AMT 210, instructor's permission and one course in the area of specialization. Provides placement in an arts organization to provide theoretical and practical experience in exploring solutions to arts management problems. Includes projects such as box office; fund raising; audience development; and gallery, music, or dance management. 3-6 Cr. Every Semester and Summers.