ART

Tim Smith, M.F.A., Program Coordinator
W.W. Slider Humanities Center, Room 101A
(270) 384-8079     smitht@lindsey.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the art program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge leading toward deeper appreciation of the visual arts, professional preparation, and individualized creative expression.

Graduation Requirements

Some courses taken for the minor may simultaneously fulfill general education requirements. Please see the Graduation Requirements (bachelor’s degrees) section of this catalog for information on the general education program.

Students should note that the minor may contribute up to eight hours toward the required 39 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework.

Program Requirements: 24-32 hours

Along with the general education program and a major, students must complete the minor’s core requirements and select program electives as indicated.

A.         Recommended and Prerequisite Courses: 0-6 hours

• Writing Studies I (ENGL 1013), unless waiver requirements are met, is recommended for ART 2733 and ART 2743 – 3 hours
• Writing Studies II (ENGL 1023) is a prerequisite for elective ART 3753 – 3 hours

B.         Core Requirements: 18 hours

• Beginning Studio: Drawing (ART 1214) – 4 hours
• Design & Color (ART 2164) – 4 hours
• 3D Design (ART 2174) – 4 hours
• Art History I (ART 2733) – 3 hours
• Art History II (ART 2743) – 3 hours

Note:        ART 2733 and ART 2743 need not be taken in sequence.

C.         Program Electives (select two courses): 6-8 hours

• Beginning Studio: Painting (ART 2314) – 4 hours
• Beginning Studio: Ceramics (ART 2414) – 4 hours
• Beginning Studio: Sculpture (ART 2514) – 4 hours
• Computer Graphics I (ART 2623) – 3 hours
• Advanced Studio: Drawing (ART 3234) – 4 hours
• Advanced Studio: Painting (ART 3334) – 4 hours
• Watercolor & Water Media (ART 3344) – 4 hours
• Figure Drawing & Painting (ART 3354) – 4 hours
• Advanced Studio: Ceramics (ART 3434) – 4 hours
• Advanced Studio: Sculpture (ART 3524) – 4 hours
• Computer Graphics II (ART 3633) – 3 hours
• Modern & Contemporary Art (ART 3753) – 3 hours
• Topics in Art (ART 3TX1-3TX4) – 3-4 hours*

*Topics in Art (ART 3TX1-3TX4) may be used only when the content and credit hour of the course are appropriate and with the program coordinator’s permission.

Exit Assessment

A portfolio review will be conducted by program faculty prior to completion of the art minor.