Art

Garvey Fine Arts Center
Room 133
(785) 231-1010 ext. 1639
www.washburn.edu/cas/art/

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Source: 2005-2006 Catalog

The mission of the Art Department is to teach students the essential knowledge and techniques to create art, to think, speak, and write critically about art, and to communicate human values through art. We provide students with a strong foundation in the study and making of art, active and accessible faculty, and the flexibility to develop diverse interests and talents.

The degree programs in art are designed to meet a variety of student needs. The B.A. in Studio Art is considered a basic liberal arts degree, easily combined with other degree programs in the college for purposes of obtaining a double major. The B.F.A. is a professional degree program for students interested in a career in art and advancement into graduate programs in art. The B.F.A.-Ed. is similar to the B.F.A. and includes K-12 teacher certification. The B.A. in Art History is structured for the non-studio artist interested in museum studies and/or advanced degree work in Art History. Both the B.A. and the B.F.A. degrees include elective art courses which allow a student to concentrate in a particular media area or explore a range of artistic expression. See Degree Requirements and Course Offerings.

Art Department Scholarships
The Art faculty award scholarships for BA and BFA art majors each year. The deadline for submission of portfolios and support materials is March 1. Contact the Art Department for more information.

Student Learning Outcomes
Art majos at Washburn University, upon graduation, are expected to have:

• acquired the ability to express, understand, and interpret human values through visual arts and
• acquired the ability to speak, think, and write critically about art.

In addition, studio art majors at Washburn University, upon graduation, are expected to have:

• acquired the ability to create expressive artworks in a variety of media;
• acquired the ability to use elements and principles of design to communicate visual expression; and
• acquired the ability to use art media and techniques skillfully.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees are regarded as professional preparation programs. BFA graduates exhibit artistic expression, knowledge, and skill development indicative of those entering the professional art world. All BFA students prepare a senior exhibition of their artwork as the capstone experience of their degrees. Additionally, BFA with teacher certification students meet all competencies and licensure requirements to teach art P-12 in the state of Kansas. BFA with Emphasis in Art History majors demonstrate a broad understanding of art history through additional coursework in this field.