Department of Art & Design

Robert Franzini, Chair

211 Claypool-Young Art Building

(606) 783-2193

Faculty

D. Bartlett, B. Frieder, R. Franzini, D. Golding, S. Green, J. Gritton, D. Li, B. Kalk, E. Mesa-Gaido,

G. Mesa-Gaido, E. Perkins

Competencies Required in the Program

Students will be able to:

  1. Understand and skillfully apply various media, techniques, and technology in the production and presentation of art work.
  2. Use knowledge of characteristics of visual art to effectively convey ideas.
  3. Effectively choose a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas as content for works of art.
  4. Understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
  5. Reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
  6. Make connections between the visual arts and other disciplines.
  7. Communicate about art effectively in written and oral form.

Assessment Procedures

Senior art history written assignment evaluated by faculty

Senior exhibit up to six works evaluated by faculty

PRAXIS exam for Art Teacher Certification students

Graduating Student Survey completed within the Senior Capstone course

Alumni survey

Bachelor of Arts

The Department of Art & Design offers programs in art education, art history, and studio art. Courses in the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels are available in art education, art history, ceramics, computer art, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

Program Requirements

Sophomore exhibit of four to six works with Faculty Review.

Senior exhibit up to six works.

Senior resumes and slide portfolio.

Viewing of art exhibitions outside the Morehead area.

Transfer students must comply with the intent of these requirements on an individually evaluated basis.

The following courses are required General Education courses for students in the Area of Concentration and the Major in Art:

ART 499C — Visual Art Capstone

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General Education Requirements

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