Course Catalogue 2008-2009 - University of Maine at Presque Isle
Course Catalogue 2008-2009 - University of Maine at Presque Isle
Course Catalogue 2008-2009 - University of Maine at Presque Isle
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ALL CANDIDATES FOR THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MUST COMPLETE THEGENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM - A MINIMUM OF 40 CREDITS - details on pages 33+34COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE SEMESTER TAKEN GRADE CREDITSFINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS 27Art 101 Basic Design 3Art 102 Three Dimensional Design 3Art 103 Drawing I 3Art 211 Art History I 3Art 212 Art History II 3Art 311 Modern Art History 3Art 411 Aesthetics 3Art 499 Fine Art Senior Exhibition 6ART HISTORY COURSES 6TWO <strong>of</strong> the following art history courses:Art 312 American Art HistoryArt 313 19th Century Art HistoryArt 314 Art <strong>of</strong> the Near and Far EastArt 413 Renaissance Art HistoryFINE ARTS ELECTIVES 30ART HISTORY/FILM ELECTIVESArt 400 Fine Art Study TourArt 116 Introduction to FilmArt 316 Contemporary FilmArt 416 Gre<strong>at</strong> Film Directors SeriesFINE ART STUDIO ELECTIVESMAJOR EMPHASIS: Nine credits from one <strong>of</strong> the following c<strong>at</strong>egories:Ceramics/SculptureArt 242 Ceramics IArt 221 Sculpture IArt 321 Sculpture IIArt 492 Special Problems in Fine ArtPrintmaking/Digital MediaArt 270 Relief Print and IntaglioArt 370 Lithography and MonotypeArt 231 Computer Art IArt 235 Video ProductionArt 331 Computer Art IIArt 492 Special Problems in Fine ArtPhotographyArt 251 Photography IArt 351 Photography IIArt 451 Photography IIIArt 492 Special Problems in Fine ArtPainting/DrawingArt 261 Painting IArt 285 W<strong>at</strong>ercolorArt 361 Painting IIArt 461 Painting IIIArt 104 Figure DrawingArt 203 Drawing IIArt 492 Special Problems in Fine ArtELECTIVES AS NEEDED/DESIREDTOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE 120Minimum cumul<strong>at</strong>ive grade point average required for gradu<strong>at</strong>ion: 2.50.Cumul<strong>at</strong>ive grade point average required in courses in the major area: 2.80.Art, B.F.A.College <strong>of</strong> Arts & SciencesFINE ARTS FACULTYall E-mail ends with @umpi.eduE. Clifton Boudman305 South Hall . . . . . .768-9448 . . . . . . . .E: clifton.boudmanH. Anderson Giles207 South Hall . . . . . .768-9402 . . . . . . . . . . . . .E: hume.gilesLeo-Paul Cyr300 South Hall . . . . . .768-9609 . . . . . . . . . . . .E: leopaul.cyrThe Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts (BFA) program<strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Maine</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Presque</strong> <strong>Isle</strong> is a four-yeardegree program intended to provide the student with anextensive, studio-oriented educ<strong>at</strong>ion.The student’s development in both conceptual andtechnical competence is <strong>of</strong> interest to the faculty in Art,who believe th<strong>at</strong> cre<strong>at</strong>ive vision and technical expertiseare equally necessary for the practicing artist. <strong>Course</strong>sin art history and film complement the studio courses,enriching the student’s experience <strong>of</strong> art in its variedforms. The encouragement <strong>of</strong> excellence in criticalinquiry and experiment<strong>at</strong>ion is an important fe<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong>the program.Highlights <strong>of</strong> the BFA program are the Senior Show, therich variety <strong>of</strong> art experiences, the availability <strong>of</strong> the NewYork Study Tour and the European Art Study Tour, and theopportunity to work with practicing artists.Admission to the BFA program - recommended:Art 101, Art 102, Art 103, Art 211, Art 212To gain admission to the BFA program, the prospectivecandid<strong>at</strong>e should submit to the faculty in Art, beforeFebruary <strong>of</strong> the sophomore year, a portfolio <strong>of</strong> previouswork and a written st<strong>at</strong>ement <strong>of</strong> intent. Review <strong>of</strong> portfolioswill be undertaken during the final two weeks <strong>of</strong>February in each year.Students will choose a major emphasis <strong>at</strong> this time.An emphasis requires th<strong>at</strong> the student take three courses(9 credits) from one <strong>of</strong> the following sequences:Ceramics/Sculpture, Painting/Drawing, Photography, orPrintmaking/Digital Media.This sequence must be completed before Art 499 FineArt Senior Exhibition. Art 499 is designed to clarify andestablish a personal direction in the student’s majoremphasis. The student will formul<strong>at</strong>e an in-depth study<strong>of</strong> an advanced program in his/her major emphasis.Written and oral defense <strong>of</strong> the student’s artwork willtermin<strong>at</strong>e in a one-person exhibition. Fall and springenrollment in the same calendar year is required.The candid<strong>at</strong>e for the BFA is required to maintain a 2.80average in all art courses and a 2.50 average in all otheracademic courses.North <strong>of</strong> Ordinary ✩ c<strong>at</strong>alogue <strong>2008</strong>-<strong>2009</strong> ✩ university <strong>of</strong> maine <strong>at</strong> presque isle41
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