Art History & Studio Art
The Department of Art and Art History offers programs of study leading to a bachelor of arts degree in art history and studio art.
The Art History program emphasizes the historical, cultural, and formal contexts of art and provides a humanistic education.
Career possibilities for Art History majors:
research
museums and galleries
historic preservation
art education
Major/Minors
A major is offered in art history which leads to the bachelor of arts degree.
A minor in art history is also available.
For a listing of course descriptions and degree requirements, please see the course catalog.
Minor
Studio Art
The studio art program stresses a strong foundation in both the fine arts and the liberal arts on which to build careers in the art field. The student is also prepared for graduate study leading to an M.F.A. in studio art. The studio major takes courses not only in his/her field of concentration, but is also encouraged to experiment in other media in order to gain a wider knowledge of the studio arts.
Major/Minors
A major in studio art is offered which leads to the bachelor of arts degree.
Students may select from one of the following concentrations:
Ceramics
Digital Imaging
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
A minor in studio art is also available.
For a listing of course descriptions and degree requirements, please see the course catalog.
Bachelor of Arts
Minor
The Faculty
Professors
James B. Baker, M.F.A., Emeritus
Alice H.R.H. Beckwith, Ph.D., Emeritus
Joan R. Branham, Ph.D., Chairperson
Deborah J. Johnson, Ph.D.
Rev. Richard A. McAlister, O.P., M.F.A., Emeritus
Ann Wood Norton, Ph.D.
Associate Professors
Paul Crenshaw, Ph.D.
James S. Janecek, M.F.A.
Thomas Strasser, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors
Lynn Curtis, M.F.A.
John DiCicco, M.A. [sabbatical Spring 2011]
Heather McPherson, M.F.A.
Eric Sung, M.F.A.
Contact
Location: Hunt-Cavanagh 201
Phone: 401-865-2401Fax: 401-865-2410