| Graduate Program Information
Master of Arts in Art
- Art Education Track (Required for Rank II)
- Graphic Design Track
- Studio Art Track
- Graduate Courses
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Degree
Master of Arts in Art
Admission Requirements
1. General admission to graduate study.
2. Completion of an undergraduate major in art or an equivalent experience with the requirement of supplemental courses.
3. Undergraduate GPA in Art of 3.0.
4. Minimum composite GRE score of 650 on the verbal and quantitative sections.
5. Submission and approval of art portfolio (CD-ROM or slides) supporting plans and objectives for the graduate program, including: identified artwork (20 works, 10 of which should relate to possible area of study), designed resume and statement of intent. The statement should mention the following:
1. Description of work, discussing media and subject matter;
2. Influences
3. Goals for graduate studies; and
4. Long term career goals.
Requirements for the Degree
1. General admission to Graduate Study.
2. Six graduate hours of art history.
3. Thirty total hours required.
4. Passing of Mid-Program Review.
5. Passing of final oral examination.
6. Must be unconditionally admitted.
Student Competencies
Students completing the program will be able to:
1. Understand and skillfully apply selected media, techniques, and technology in the production and presentation of artwork.
2. Use knowledge of characteristics of visual art to effectively convey their ideas.
3. Effectively choose and evaluate selected subject matter, symbols, and ideas as content for works of art, and develop unified bodies of work.
4. Reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work in relationship to the visual arts, history, culture and other disciplines.
5. Communicate in a professional setting, in written and oral form, about a unified body of work selected for exhibition.
Assessments
1. Mid-Program Review before a graduate committee consisting of four graduate faculty. At the conclusion of the Mid-Program Review, the candidate will be informed of any deficiencies and how to address them in their subsequent studies.
2. Critical appraisal of the required graduate exhibition and artist's statement, where appropriate, by the candidate's graduate committee.
3. Critical appraisal of the required thesis, where appropriate, by the candidate's graduate committee.
4. Final oral examination in conjunction with the candidate's graduate exhibition or thesis before the Graduate Committee
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Master of Arts in Art; 30 hrs.
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| Core: 15 hrs. (common to all tracks) |
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a. Art History: 6 hrs. (ART 661, ART 662, ART 663, ART 664, ART 667, ART 668, ART 672, ART 673, ART 674, ART 675, ART 681, ART 682
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| b. Drawing 3 hrs. (ART 604A or B) |
| c. Studio Art 6 hrs. (ART 514, ART 545, ART 555, ART 599, ART 605, ART 606, ART 607, ART 608A, ART 608B, ART 609, ART 610, ART 611A, ART 611B, ART 613A, ART 613B, ART 614, ART 616, ART 651A, ART 651B, ART 655A, ART 655B, ART 656, ART 657, ART 670, ART 676, ART 688A, ART 688B, ART 689, ART 692, ART 694A, ART 694B, ART 695) |
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| Art Education Track: 15 hrs. |
| a. Art Education: 6 hrs. (ART 627, ART 680) |
| b. Studio Art 9 hrs. (ART 514, ART 545, ART 555, ART 599, ART 605, ART 606, ART 607, ART 608A, ART 608B, ART 609, ART 610, ART 611A, ART 611B, ART 613A, ART 613B, ART 614, ART 616, ART 651A, ART 651B, ART 655A, ART 655B, ART 656, ART 657, ART 670, ART 676, ART 688A, ART 688B, ART 689, ART 692, ART 694A, ART 694B, ART 695) |
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c. Exhibition of artwork completed during the program with accompanying artist’s statement. Teaching philosophy paper reflecting current education and art theory and the relationship of that knowledge to the professional development and practice of the candidate and Kentucky’s Experienced Teacher Standards
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Graphic Design Track: 15 hrs.
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| a. Art 608A (Advanced Graphic Design): 3 hrs |
| b. Art 608B (Advanced Graphic Design): 3 hrs. |
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| c. Art 610 or 611A (Adv. Computer Art): 3 hrs |
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d. Art 670/676 (Typography or Web Design Component; Illustration or Computer Art Component): 6 hrs
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e. Exhibition of art work completed during the program with accompanying artist’s statement
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| Studio Art Track; 15 hrs. |
| a. Studio: 15 hrs. (ART 514, ART 545, ART 555, ART 599, ART 605, ART 606, ART 607, ART 608A, ART 608B, ART 609, ART 610, ART 611A, ART 611B, ART 613A, ART 613B, ART 614, ART 616, ART 651A, ART 651B, ART 655A, ART 655A. ART 655B, ART 656, ART 657, ART ART 670, ART 676, ART 688A, ART 688B, 689, ART 692, ART 694A, ART 694B, ART 695) |
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b. Exhibition of art work completed during the program with accompanying artist’s statement
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Graduate Courses:
ART 604. Drawing. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 404. Advanced studio in figure drawing. Further exploration of figure drawing concepts and media wit emphasis on creative interpretation and expression.
ART 604A. Drawing. (2-2-3); I, II, III. A course designed to acquaint the student with advanced problems in figure drawing and anatomy.
ART 604B. Drawing. (2-2-3); I, II, III. A course designed to acquaint the student with advanced problems in figure drawing and anatomy.
ART 605. Figure Painting. (2-2-3) I, II, III. Prerequisites: ART 304 and consent of the department. Use of oil paint on large canvases. Both male and female models used.
ART 606. Portrait Painting. ( 2-2-3); I, II, III. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. A study of the techniques involved in painting the portrait. Emphasis is given to anatomy, color, and techniques of developing a proficiency in rendering the human figure.
ART 607. Commercial Illustration. (2-2-3); I, II. Advanced problems in commercial illustration involving research and a variety of projects using various techniques and media.
ART 608A. Advanced Graphic Design. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Advanced problems in graphic design involving research and a variety of projects using computers, various techniques and media.
ART 608B. Advanced Graphic Design. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Advanced problems in graphic design involving research and a variety of projects using computers, various techniques and media.
ART 609. Airbrush. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. For art majors and area students who wish to do graduate work in airbrush techniques.
ART 610. Computer Art Problems. (2-2-3); I, II. This course will give graduate students a thorough introduction to the basic workings of the Macintosh computer as well as its application in the visual art on the graduate level.
ART 611A. Advanced Computer Art. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 610. This course will give graduate students a more advanced opportunity to work with and develop the ideas through the use of more complicated image and image manipulation
software.
ART 611B. Advanced Computer Art. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 610. This course will give graduate students a more advanced opportunity to work with and develop the ideas through the use of more complicated image and image manipulation
software.
ART 613A. Painting. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. For art majors and area students who wish to do graduate work on techniques in art.
ART 613B. Painting. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. For art majors and area students who wish to do graduate work on techniques in art.
ART 614. Painting Techniques V. (2-2-3); I, II, III. The course is designed to provide the advanced graduate student with freedom of expression and the opportunity to develop an individual style in painting.
ART 616. Water Color. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. For art majors and area students who wish to do graduate work on water color techniques.
ART 627. Readings in Art Education. (3-0-3); I, II, III. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Subjects related to current research in art education will be given primary consideration. Other related educational research will be given secondary consideration.
ART 651A. Graduate Printmaking Studio. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Special problems in various printmaking techniques with individual problems designed to meet the specific needs of each graduate printmaking student.
ART 651B. Graduate Printmaking Studio. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Special problems in various printmaking techniques with individual problems designed to meet the specific needs of each graduate printmaking student.
ART 653. Advanced Art Problems. (1 to 6 hrs.); I, II, III. Requirement: consent of department chair. A studio course involving research in an art area of the student’s choice.
ART 655A. Advanced Ceramics. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Advanced study of ceramic glazes, kiln firing procedures, kiln construction, and experimental treatment of clay bodies.
ART 655B. Advanced Ceramics. (2-2-3); I, II, III. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Advanced study of ceramic glazes, kiln firing procedures, kiln construction, and experimental treatment of clay bodies.
ART 656. Ceramic Sculpture. (2-2-3); I, II. A contemporary sculptural approach to forming, firing, and glazing clay.
ART 657. Alternative Glazing Techniques. (2-2-3); I, II. Investigation of alternative firing and glazing techniques used to produce ceramic pieces such as salt glazing, low fire glazing, raku glazing and firing.
ART 661. 18th and 19th Century European and U. S. Art. (3-0-3); I alternate years. The history of European and American Art painting, sculpture, and architecture from c. 1750 until c. 1900.
ART 662. 20th Century Art. (3-0-3); II alternate years. The painting, sculpture, and architecture of the twentieth century.
ART 663. Arts of the United States. (3-0-3); I alternate years. An in-depth study of the social, political, and cultural movements which affected the course of American artistic development.
ART 664. Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Art. (3-0-3); II alternate years. A survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
ART 667. Native American Art. (3-0-3); I alternate years. This course will provide a survey of the visual arts of the indigenous tribes of North America from the beginning of their recorded history through the present.
ART 668. Appalachian Arts. (3-0-3); II alternate years. This course will provide a survey of the arts of Appalachia from pre-Colonial times to the present.
ART 670. Directed Research in Art. (1 to 3 hrs.); I, II, III. Prerequisite: research methods or six hours of relevant studio experience. No more than six hours may be taken.
ART 672. Ancient Art. (3-0-3); I alternate years. The history of Western painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times until the beginning of the Christian era.
ART 673. Medieval Art. (3-0-3); II. The history of European painting, sculpture, and architecture from the beginning of the Christian era until c.1300.
ART 674. Renaissance Art. (3-0-3); I alternate years. The history of European painting, sculpture, and architecture from c.1300 until c.1525.
ART 675. Mannerist and Baroque Art. (3-0-3); II alternate years. The history of European painting, sculpture, and architecture from c. 1525 until c.1750.
ART 676. Directed Graduate Study. (1 to 3 hrs.); I, II, III. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Investigation of special problems which are not included as a regular part of the curriculum. No more than six hours may be taken.
ART 680. History and Philosophy of Art Education in the United States. (3-0-3); I, II, III. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. A survey of the major philosophical movements and how they relate to the changing emphasis given to art education
in America.
ART 681. German Art of the 20th Century. (3-0-3); on demand. This course will examine the visual expression of German, Austrian, and Swiss artists of the 20th Century, including Die Brucke, Der Blaue Reiter, Dada, Neue Sachlichkeit, Surrealism, Bauhaus, “Nazi” Art, and Post-War developments in the art of both West and East Germany. Particular emphasis will be placed on art and artists in relationship to political and social events of the time, especially the two World Wars, the rise of National Socialism, and the Cold War.
ART 682. Contemporary World Art. (3-0-3); on demand. This course will provide a world-wide survey of contemporary visual arts in historical context and will explore current issues in contemporary art.
ART 687. 35mm Photography. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 373 or consent of instructor. Advanced small format shooting and darkroom techniques exploring various subjects and styles.
ART 688A. Photo Studio. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Small or large format individual projects requiring in-depth treatment of a particular subject, concept or style.
ART 688B. Photo Studio. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Small or large format individual projects requiring in-depth treatment of a particular subject, concept or style.
ART 689. Large Format Photography. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: ART 373 or consent of instructor. Large format camera operation with various subjects and styles and printing of large format negatives.
ART 692. Sculpture: Metal Casting. (2-2-3). I, II, III. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Exploration of techniques in metal casting. A study of foundry construction, operation, and maintenance.
ART 694A. Sculpture. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. An advanced approach to sculpture with extensive use of various materials and techniques.
ART 694B. Sculpture. (2-2-3); I, II. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. An advanced approach to sculpture with extensive use of various materials and techniques.
ART 695. Sculpture Studio. (2-2-3); I, II. Advanced study of contemporary sculptural form and surface resolution. Continued practical experience with material fabrication techniques.
ART 698. Selected Topics. (1 to 3 hrs.); on demand. Specialized offerings in art for graduate students. The purpose of these special courses is to supplement regular course offerings in art.
ART 699. Thesis. (6 hrs.); I, II, III. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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