Stephen Berens, M.F.A.
Sharon Corey, M.F.A.
David Kiddie, M.F.A.
Wendy Salmond, Ph.D.
Jane Sinclair, M.F.A.
Richard Turner, M.F.A.
Denise Weyhrich, M.F.A.

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The department of art offers a comprehensive and balanced program that includes the traditional studio arts, the academic sphere of art history, and professional courses that will prepare students for careers in the field of graphic design.

Housed in the Moulton Center, the department provides studios for sculpture, painting, drawing, and ceramics, a photography lab, computer center, and graphic design facilities. The Guggenheim Gallery offers excellent facilities for student exhibitions and also hosts a wide variety of visiting artists.

At the heart of the art major’s experience is ArtCore. A course taken over four semesters, ArtCore is a team-taught seminar for the exchange of opinion and information, and an opportunity to meet professional artists.

Art majors are encouraged to take advantage of Chapman's Study Abroad programs. Appropriate courses may be substituted for courses in the major with departmental approval.

Bachelor of Arts in Art

Art majors pursuing the B.A. degree may choose a program of study leading to a degree exploring a wide variety of areas within the visual arts, or select an emphasis in one of the following areas:

art history--for those interested in the history of western and non-western art studied in a broad social context.

photography--for those who want to pursue the practice and theory of photography as a fine art.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Art majors pursuing the B.F.A. degree may choose a program of study leading to a degree with an emphasis in one of the following areas:

graphic design--for those planning a professional career in graphic design or advertising design.

studio art--for those seeking a more intensive focus on studio art and the further development of their creative talents.

The Foundation Year

The Foundation Year is a first-year program for all freshmen who intend to major. The program provides the basis for a sound fundamental education in the arts within a liberal arts curriculum.

During this year, students take a mix of art classes that expose them to a wide range of techniques and philosophies, as well as building analytical and critical thinking skills that help them make connections between the visual arts and society as a whole.

The requirements are listed below. In addition to these courses, throughout the year you will be required to attend three group meetings where the art department faculty will discuss the various emphases offered within the department. By the end of the Foundation Year, you will be ready to decide which art discipline to emphasize and be prepared for the intellectual challenge that comprises a liberal arts education.

Foundation Year Requirements (13 credits)

requirements (7 credits)

Art 110 Foundation Course in Design 3
Art 120 Foundation Course in Photography 3
Art 400 ArtCore (H credit a semester) 1

one of the following (3 credits)

Art 111 Foundation Course in Drawing I 3
Art 112 Foundation Course in Painting 3
Art 211 Foundation Course in Drawing II 3

one of the following (3 credits)

Art 260 Ancient to Medieval Art 3
Art 261 Renaissance to Modern Art 3
Art 262 Arts of Asia 3

Bachelor of Arts in Art

The B.A. in Art is designed for students who wish to explore a wide variety of areas within the visual arts. Students work with their art advisor to design a specialized course of study that provides vital foundation studio and critical thinking skills, while also allowing them to pursue their interests in fields such as animation, cartooning, set design, new media in conjunction with the more traditional studio arts.

requirements (24 credits)

Art 110 Foundation Course in Design 3
Art 111 Foundation Course in Drawing I 3
Art 112 Foundation Course in Painting 3
Art 120 Foundation Course in Photography 3
Art 213 Foundation Course in Sculpture 3
Art 366 Seminar in Art Criticism 3
Art 400 ArtCore 2
Art 410 Advanced Seminar 3
Art 497 B.A./B.F.A. Exhibition 1

When selecting from the choices below, please choose at least 12 upper-division credits (300-400 courses).

studio courses – five of the following (15 credits)

With the consent of an advisor students may substitute two studio courses (6 credits) in subjects such as visual storytelling, animation, cinematography, multi-media, theatre technology, stagecraft, etc.

art history – three of the following (9 credits)

With the consent of an advisor students may substitute one art history course (3 credits) in disciplines such as film, theatre, media, etc.

Art 260 Ancient to Medieval Art 3
Art 261 Renaissance to Modern Art 3
Art 262 Arts of Asia 3 Art 360 Renaissance Art 3
Art 361 Baroque Art 3
Art 362 Nineteenth-Century Art 3
Art 363 Modern Art 3
Art 364 Art Since 1945 3
Art 365 American Art 3
Art 367 History and Æsthetics of Photography 3
Art 443 History of Design 3
Art 464 Women in Art 3
Art 465 Topics in Art History 3
Art 466 Art of China and Japan 3
Art 467 Modern Russian Art 3
Art 468 Art of India, the Himalayas and Southeast Asia 3

total credits 48

Emphasis in Art History

requirements (36 credits)

Art 110 Foundation Course in Design 3
Art 120 Foundation Course in Photography 3
Art 260 Ancient to Medieval Art 3
Art 261 Renaissance to Modern Art 3
Art 262 Arts of Asia 3 Art 360 Renaissance Art 3
Art 361 Baroque Art 3
Art 362 Nineteenth Century Art 3
Art 363 Modern Art 3
Art 364 Art Since 1945 3
Art 366 Seminar in Art Criticism 3
Art 400 ArtCore 2
Art 498 Senior Thesis 1

three of the following (9 credits)

Art 365 American Art 3
Art 367 History and Æsthetics of Photography 3
Art 410 Advanced Seminar 3
Art 464 Women in Art 3
Art 465 Topics in Art History 3
Art 466 Art of China and Japan 3
Art 467 Modern Russian Art 3
Art 468 Art of India, the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia 3
Art 469 Special Studies in Art History 3
Art 490 Intern Program 1-3

one of the following (3 credits)

Art 111 Foundation Course in Drawing I 3
Art 112 Foundation Course in Painting 3
Art 211 Foundation Course in Drawing II 3
Art 213 Foundation Course in Sculpture 3
Art 215 Foundation Course in Ceramics 3
Art 450 Teaching the Visual Arts 3

total credits 48

Emphasis in Photography

requirements (33 credits)

Art 110 Foundation Course in Design 3
Art 120 Foundation Course in Photography 3
Art 320 Color Photography 3
Art 322 Advanced Photography 3
Art 323 Photoshop 3
Art 363 Modern Art 3
Art 364 Art Since 1945 3
Art 366 Seminar in Art Criticism 3
Art 367 History and Æsthetics of Photography 3
Art 400 ArtCore 2
Art 410 Advanced Seminar 3
Art 497 B.A./B.F.A. Exhibition 1

two of the following (6 credits)

Art 260 Ancient to Medieval Art 3
Art 261 Renaissance to Modern Art 3
Art 262 Arts of Asia 3

three of the following (9 credits)

Art 111 Foundation Course in Drawing I 3
Art 112 Foundation Course in Painting 3
Ftv 130 Introduction to Visual Storytelling 3
Ftv 140 Introduction to Film Æsthetics 3
Art 213 Foundation Course in Sculpture 3
Art 215 Foundation Course in Ceramics 3
Art 230 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
Ftv 244 History of Film (1889–1940) 3
Ftv 245 History of Film (1941–present) 3
Ftv 250 Introduction to Multi-Media (FTV) 3
Art 310 Special Studies in Art 3
Art 311 Life Drawing 3
Art 312 Advanced Painting 3
Art 313 Advanced Sculpture 3
Art 321 Special Topics in Photography 3

total credits 48

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Emphasis in Graphic Design

requirements (46 credits)

Art 110 Foundation Course in Design 3
Art 111 Foundation Course in Drawing I 3
Art 112 Foundation Course in Painting 3
Art 120 Foundation Course in Photography 3
Art 230 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
Art 231 Lettering 3
Art 232 Perspective Drawing 3
Art 331 Advertising Design 3
Art 332 Graphic Design 3
Art 333 The Business of Graphic and Advertising Design 3
Art 334 Rendering for Graphic Design 3
Art 400 ArtCore 2
Art 430 Advanced Graphic Design 3
Art 433 Advanced Computer Graphics 3
Art 434 Portfolio Preparation: Graphic Design 3
Art 492 Internship Seminar: Graphic Design 2

three of the following (9 credits)

Art 260 Ancient to Medieval Art 3
Art 261 Renaissance to Modern Art 3
Art 262 Arts of Asia 3
Art 364 Art Since 1945 3
Art 443 History of Design 3

two of the following (6 credits)

Ftv 130 Introduction to Visual Storytelling 3
Art 211 Foundation Course in Drawing II 3
Ftv 232 Animation Workshop 3
Ftv 251 Introduction to Multimedia Production (Public Relations) 3
Art 310 Special Studies in Art 3
Soc 310 Society and Advertising 3
Art 312 Advanced Painting 3
Art 314 Colors 3
Ftv 316 Computer Graphics I 3
Art 320 Color Photography 3
Art 321 Special Topics in Photography 3
Art 322 Advanced Photography 3
Art 323 Photoshop 3
Art 336 Illustration 3
Com 385 Copy Writing 3

total credits 61

Emphasis in Studio Art

requirements (42 credits)

Art 110 Foundation Course in Design 3
Art 111 Foundation Course in Drawing I 3
Art 112 Foundation Course in Painting 3
Art 120 Foundation Course in Photography 3
Art 211 Foundation Course in Drawing II 3
Art 213 Foundation Course in Sculpture 3
Art 260 Ancient to Medieval Art 3
Art 261 Renaissance to Modern Art 3
Art 262 Arts of Asia 3
Art 363 Modern Art 3
Art 364 Art Since 1945 3
Art 366 Seminar in Art Criticism 3
Art 400 ArtCore 2
Art 410 Advanced Seminar 3
Art 497 B.A./B.F.A. Exhibition 1

five of the following (15 credits)

Art 215 Foundation Course in Ceramics 3
Art 310 Special Studies in Art 3
Art 311 Life Drawing 3
Art 312 Advanced Painting 3
Art 313 Advanced Sculpture 3
Art 314 Colors 3
Art 315 Advanced Ceramics 3
Art 320 Color Photography 3
Art 321 Special Topics in Photography 3
Art 322 Advanced Photography 3
Art 323 Photoshop 3
Art 450 Teaching the Visual Arts 3

one of the following (3 credits)

Art 360 Renaissance Art 3
Art 361 Baroque Art 3
Art 362 Nineteenth Century Art 3
Art 365 American Art 3
Art 367 History and Æsthetics of Photography 3
Art 464 Women in Art 3
Art 465 Topics in Art History 3
Art 466 Art of China and Japan 3
Art 467 Modern Russian Art 3
Art 468 Arts of India, the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia 3

total credits 60

Upper-division studio courses may be taken twice for credit.

Special studies courses in any given area may be repeated for credit.

Minor in Art

A minimum of 24 credits, nine of which must be 300-400 level, are required for a minor in art. Course distribution must be coordinated with an art department faculty member and approved by the department chair.

Teaching Credential

Students interested in becoming secondary school teachers in art should contact the School of Education.

Departmental Honors

Students must earn a GPA of 3.33 in their major to be considered for departmental honors. Students must also have been involved in art-related service to the university and be recommended by the art department faculty.

Exhibition Requirements

Students with a studio, photography, or graphic design emphasis must mount an exhibition of recent work in their junior year. Art 497, The BA/BFA Exhibition, is required of all studio and photography emphases. Art 434, Portfolio Preparation, is required for the graphic design emphasis. All majors are expected to serve on at least one departmental exhibition hanging committee.

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