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The barracks are still on cam pusdespite the demise of Woodstock West.The barracks are still on campus despite thedemise of Woodstock West. But they don't housethe National Guard -they are the location ofthe Art Department.Although the physical appearance of the buildingsdidn't change, except for a minor fire in December,internally much was done. Major changes includedthe institution of a MFA degree and the deletionof the Master of Art Education, enabling thedepartment to concentrate on its undergrad andgrad program in printmaking; a Basic Studies programfor second year students in which they may initiateand assume the responsibility for their own artpractice projects; liberalizing the BFA which beforehad been available only to majors in painting,including majors in any area of art; introductionof " Comparative Studies in World Art", a threequartercourse, to replace the two-quarter Sourcesrequirement; expansion of the Art History courses;and substitution of a two year drawing program forthe previous required single year.Presently the Art Department is committed todesigning a new pre-professional program,replacing advertising and in-terior design,entitled: " Graphic Communication: Physical DesignHabitat and Environment.""Plans for the future are very simple- to makethe best visual education program possible,"Chairman Mel Straum emphasized.225