Courses of Study - William Jewell College

Courses of Study – Art
Art Department and
Stocksdale Gallery
Assistant Professor R. Quinn, Chair;
Professor N. Nore.
The goal of this department is to give each student
fundamental competence in the variety of media
explored during the course of the major. We encourage
the development of our students’ intuition, creativity
and emotional maturity in tandem with their
analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
Students will also have opportunities to learn the
practical and business aspects of art through internships
with local and Kansas City area businesses.
They will learn aspects of gallery preparation from
exhibit marketing to designing and installation of
exhibits. We have four major exhibitions each year,
one student show, one or two senior exhibitions and
a faculty exhibition every other year in our premier
space, the Ruth E. Stocksdale Gallery of Art. They
will participate in annual end of semester art department
sales (“Dire, Fire and Wire”), as well as other
off-site venues.
Major in Art
The bachelor of arts degree in art requires 36 hours
in art courses (with grades of C- or better) and normally
includes ART 125, 225, 325 (or 310), 250,
251, 351, 203, 303, 310, 498 and 499. A maximum
of 40 hours of art courses will apply towards
degree requirements. Transfer students must complete
at least 12 hours in art courses at Jewell before
graduating. Any student who is double-majoring
with art must also complete the requirements for
the bachelor of arts degree. For art students seeking
an emphasis in graphic design the following additional
courses are recommended: BUS 201, 305;
ENG 220; CST 266 and 267.
Students majoring in art may receive certification to
teach art in grades 9-12 in the State of Missouri.
Procedures to be followed in obtaining teacher certification
are included in the Student Handbook for
Teacher Certification. Specific course requirements
for all certification programs may be found on
check sheets available in the education department
office. Students seeking teacher certification will also
be required to take a course in fibers (160) and two
20
ceramics classes (105, 205 or 305, 6 cr. hrs.). Art
education majors are advised to have successfully
completed the majority of their art hours before student
teaching senior year.
Students will be required to submit two works of art
to the Art Department, both to be mutually agreed
upon by the student and the art department. One is
a print from ART 312, and the other is a piece from
ART 499, the senior exhibit.
Minor in Art History
A minor in art history allows students to receive a
concentrated core foundation in a variety of art history
periods and topics while pursuing majors in
other disciplines. A grade of C- or higher is
required in each course taken for the minor.
Overseas art history tutorials may earn credit
towards the minor.
List of requirements for the minor
ART 250. Art History I.
ART 251. Art History II.
ART 351. Modern Art History.
ART 451. Art History Captstone.
4 cr. hrs.
4 cr. hrs.
3 cr. hrs.
1 cr. hr.
Students choose at least nine additional hours
from the following electives:
ART 353. Independent Study Paper. 3 or 4 cr. hrs.
ART 453. Independent Study Paper. 3 or 4 cr. hrs.
GEN 204. Visual Art and Culture. 4 cr. hrs.
GEN 210. Film Worlds.
4 cr. hrs.
Total Required for Minor 21-23 cr. hrs.
Minor in Studio Art
A minor in studio art allows students to receive a core
foundation in studio art applications while pursing
other disciplines. A grade of C- or higher is required
in each course taken for the minor. Students working
toward a minor in studio art must satisfactorily complete
a minimum of 9 credit hours in residence.
List of requirements for the minor
ART 105. Ceramics
3 or 4 cr. hrs.
ART 125. Drawing and Painting I. 3 cr. hrs.
ART 203. Visual Design.
3 cr. hrs.
ART 225. Drawing and Painting II. 3 cr. hrs.
ART 303. Sculpture.
3 cr. hrs.
ART 250 or 251. Art History.
4 cr. hrs.
ART 499. Senior Exhibit.
1 cr. hr.
Total Required for Minor 20-21 cr. hrs.