UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE FORMS

Revised 4-11-11

Academic Program Approval

 

This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs.Proposing department should complete this form.  For more information, call the Faculty Senate Office at 831-2921.

 

 

Submitted by: Janet Hethorn                                                   phone number 831-2244                     

                               

Department:  Art        _______________________________email address:  jhethorn@udel.edu     

 

Date:   November 30, 2010

 

Action:  _______Revision of Art Department Overview described on Online Catalog __

(Example:  add major/minor/concentration, delete major/minor/concentration,  revise major/minor/concentration,  academic unit name change, request for permanent status, policy change, etc.)

 

Effective term_ 11F                                                                                                                          

                                                (use format 04F, 05W)

 

Current degree_________                                                                 _______________________

                                    (Example:  BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)

 

Proposed change leads to the degree of: _____                   ___________________________

                                                                                (Example:  BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)

 

Proposed name:____ ________________________________________________

                                Proposed new name for revised or new major / minor / concentration / academic unit

                                                                                (if applicable)

 

Revising or Deleting: 

 

Undergraduate major / Concentration:______         ________________________

                                                                                    (Example:  Applied Music – Instrumental  degree BMAS)

 

Undergraduate minor:______           _________________________________________

                        (Example:  African Studies,  Business Administration,  English, Leadership, etc.)                       

Graduate Program Policy statement change:______           _______________________

(Must attach  your Graduate Program Policy Statement)

 

            Graduate Program of Study:___       _______________________________________

                        (Example:  Animal Science: MS  Animal Science:  PHD  Economics: MA Economics: PHD)

 

                Graduate minor / concentration:______       _________________________________

 

Note: all graduate studies proposals must include an electronic copy of the Graduate Program Policy Document, highlighting the changes made to the original policy document.

 

List new courses required for the new or revised curriculum. How do they support the overall program objectives of the major/minor/concentrations)?

 (Be aware that approval of the curriculum is dependent upon these courses successfully passing through the Course Challenge list. If there are no new courses enter “None”)

 

None

 

 

Explain, when appropriate, how this new/revised curriculum supports the 10 goals of undergraduate education: http://www.ugs.udel.edu/gened/

 

N/A

 

Identify other units affected by the proposed changes:

(Attach permission from the affected units.  If no other unit is affected, enter “None”)

 

None

 

Describe the rationale for the proposed program change(s):

(Explain your reasons for creating, revising, or deleting the curriculum or program.)

 

To provide clarification of all Art Degree programs and Minor Requirements

 

Program Requirements: 

(Show the new or revised curriculum as it should appear in the Course Catalog.  If this is a revision, be sure to indicate the changes being made to the current curriculum and include a side-by-side comparison of the credit distribution before and after the proposed change.)

ART Department Catalog Overview Paragraphs

Current

Proposed

Telephone: (302) 831-2244
http://www.udel.edu/art

The Department of Art is a studio-oriented department offering a wide range of visual arts activities and subject areas. Passing a portfolio review is required for admission to the major. The department offers undergraduate majors in Art (Bachelor of Arts), Fine Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts), and Visual Communications (Bachelor of Fine Arts). The BA degree requires 4244 credit hours minimum of art courses and 51 credit hours maximum. The B.F.A. degree requires 7577 credit hours minimum of art courses and 86 credit hours maximum. All grades in art courses must be C- or better. Admission to the B.F.A. is contingent upon submission of an electronic portfolio of digital slides and/or original work and a committee review process, after completion of the freshman year, a minimum of 1820 credits of foundation courses and a 2.66 GPA in studio art courses. A limited number of students are admitted to the B.F.A. degree programs.

Foundation studio art courses are taken in the freshman year. Fine Arts core, concentration, art studies, and art electives are taken in the sophomore through senior years. Art 416 and Art 417 are only required of B.F.A. majors and are taken in the senior year. Art History courses may be applied toward both the art major related work requirement and a breadth requirement, but credits are counted only once toward the total credits for graduation.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts degree offers course work in a variety of media with the idea that a contemporary artist is well versed in many areas.  Students complete a core of introductory courses during their sophomore year, covering printmaking, ceramics, lens media, sculpture and painting.  Art electives are taken the junior and senior years, with ART416 and ART417 required of B.F.A. majors in the senior year.  Shared studio spaces are provided for upper level students so that they have the experience of setting up and working in their own studio.  Fine Arts students will have experiences in computer courses, video and multi-media courses which prepares them to be competitive in contemporary art and certain areas of the commercial art world.


The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications degree is an intense series of courses intended to inspire inquiry into the art of communication design and development of applicable skills in various creative processes. The degree path begins with a focus on typography and graphic design fundamentals and thenleads each student toward a self-motivated career in the applied arts through a variety of required and elective courses in graphic design, advertising, illustration and new media. Visual Communications majors are required to receive a grade of C- or better in all required courses to continue in the degree path.

The department enjoys an excellent reputation.  Our facilities, including a large computer lab, digital and electronic equipment and spacious studios, support a variety of artistic and design practices. and has a Macintosh-based computer site within the department, including imaging and layout software, scanners, and color printers. The proximity of the University to major cultural centers of the northeastern United States provides students with easy access to important museums and, galleries, internships, field trip options and allows for an outstanding program of visiting artists.



BACHELOR OF ARTS - ART

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - FINE ARTS

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

MINOR IN FINE ARTS

MINOR IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA

 

Telephone: (302) 831-2244
http://www.udel.edu/art

The Department of Art is a studio-oriented department offering a wide range of visual arts activities and subject areas. Passing a portfolio review is required for admission to the major. The department offers undergraduate majors in Art (Bachelor of Arts), Fine Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts), and Visual Communications (Bachelor of Fine Arts). The B.A. degree requires 44 credit hours minimum of art courses and 51 credit hours maximum. The B.F.A. degree requires 77 credit hours minimum of art courses and 86 credit hours maximum. All grades in art courses must be C- or better. Admission to the B.F.A. is contingent upon submission of an electronic portfolio of original work and a committee review process, after completion of a minimum of 20 credits of foundation courses and a 2.66 GPA in studio art courses.


Foundation studio art courses are taken in the freshman year. Art History courses may be applied toward both the art major related work requirement and a breadth requirement, but credits are counted only once toward the total credits for graduation.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts degree offers course work in a variety of media with the idea that a contemporary artist is well versed in many areas.  Students complete a core of introductory courses during their sophomore year, covering printmaking, ceramics, lens media, sculpture and painting.  Art electives are taken the junior and senior years, with ART416 and ART417 required of B.F.A. majors in the senior year.  Shared studio spaces are provided for upper level students so that they have the experience of setting up and working in their own studio.  Fine Arts students will have experiences in computer courses, video and multi-media courses with prepares them to be competitive in contemporary art and certain areas of the commercial art world.


The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications degree is an intense series of courses intended to inspire inquiry into the art of communication design and develop applicable skills in various creative processes. The degree path begins with a focus on typography and graphic design fundamentals then leads each student toward a self-motivated career in the applied arts through a variety of required and elective courses in graphic design, advertising, illustration and new media. Visual Communications majors are required to receive a grade of C- or better in all required courses to continue in the degree path.

The department enjoys an excellent reputation.  Our facilities, including a large computer lab, digital and electronic equipment and spacious studios, support a variety of artistic and design practices.The proximity of the University to major cultural centers of the northeastern United States provides students with easy access to important museums, galleries, internships, field trip options and allows for an outstanding program of visiting artists.



BACHELOR OF ARTS - ART

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - FINE ARTS

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

MINOR IN ART

MINOR IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA

 

 

ROUTING AND AUTHORIZATION:        (Please do not remove supporting documentation.)

 

Department Chairperson                                                                                                        Date                                       

 

Dean of College                                                                                                                       Date                                       

 

Chairperson, College Curriculum Committee___________________________________Date_____________________

 

Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR Studies                                                                   Date                                       

 

Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com.                                                                 Date                                       

 

Secretary, Faculty Senate                                                                                                       Date                                       

 

Date of Senate Resolution                                                                                                      Date to be Effective               

 

Registrar                                                                  Program Code                                         Date                                       

 

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs & International Programs                                               Date                                       

 

Provost                                                                                                                                   Date                                       

 

Board of Trustee Notification                                                                                                                Date                                       

 

Revised 02/09/2009   /khs