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Faculty
Dan Younger, Professor, Chairperson*
M.F.A., University of Iowa
Kenneth Anderson, Professor*
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Yael Even, Professor*
Ph.D., Columbia University
E. Louis Lankford, Professor, Des Lee Foundation
Endowed Professorship in Art Education*
Ph.D., Florida State University
Jay Rounds, Professor, Des Lee Foundation Endowed
Professorship in Museum Studies and Community History*
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Jeanne Morgan Zarucchi, Professor*, Art History Coordinator
Ph.D., Harvard University
Marian Amies, Associate Professor*
M.F. A., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Ruth L. Bohan, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Susan E. Cahan, Associate Professor, Des Lee Endowed
Professorship in Contemporary Art
Ph.D., Graduate Center, City University of New York
Glen P. Gentele, Associate Professor, Aronson
Endowed Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art History, Director of
Laumeier Sculpture Park
M.F.A., Maryland Institute, College of Art
Jeffrey L. Sippel, Associate Professor*, BFA Coordinator
M.F.A., Arizona State University
Terry L. Suhre, Associate Professor, Gallery Director*
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Jennifer McKnight, Assistant Professor
M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Phillip E. Robinson, Assistant Professor*
M.F.A. University of Illinois, Chicago
Gretchen Schisla, Assistant Professor
M.F.A., Boston University
Susan Waller, Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Northwestern University
Luci΄ Mauricio-McMichael, Lecturer
M.F.A., Fontbonne University
*members of Graduate Faculty
The Department of Art and Art History represents a diverse faculty
actively engaged in the production of art and in its historical and critical
evaluation. The department prides itself on its commitments to high standards
of teaching and sound research achievements. Individual faculty have
been cited for their teaching excellence. Art history faculty members
have written books, articles, and critical reviews and regularly participate
in national and international conferences. Art history faculty have received
research grants from such major institutions as the J. Paul Getty Foundation,
the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation,
and the American Philosophical Society. Studio art faculty exhibit nationally
and internationally in group- and solo-juried and invited exhibitions.
Their work has been accorded various show awards and received financial
support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ford Foundation,
and University Research grants.
General Information
Degrees and Areas of Concentration
The department offers course work leading toward the B.A. in art history
and the B.F.A. in studio art.
Courses included in the B.A. in art history cover the arts of Asia
, Africa, Europe, and North America, including Native American arts,
from ancient times to the present. Courses examine the entire range of
human visual expression from painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography
to performance and festival arts. In each case the arts are examined
within their historical, aesthetic, and cultural contexts.
The B.F.A. in studio art consists of a foundation art program and an
emphasis area in one of the following: drawing, graphic design, painting,
photography, printmaking, and general fine arts. UM-St. Louis has a transfer
agreement with the St. Louis Community College District, which offers
a direct credit transfer to upper division BFA courses for students who
graduate with an AFA degree from the SLCC.
To support its teaching and research objectives, the department maintains
a slide collection of over 110,000 slides. The collection, which includes
examples of painting, sculpture, architecture, photography and decorative
arts, is under the supervision of a professional slide curator, who is
available for special assistance to staff and students.
Gallery 210
Gallery 210, located in Building 7, 44 East Drive, offers visual arts
programming of regional, national, and international importance. The
gallery's exhibitions and related arts programming have enjoyed a long
and distinguished history of service to the university and to the St.
Louis community. Gallery activities are supervised by a professional
gallery director.
Gallery FAB
Located in the Fine Arts Building, Gallery FAB exhibits a range of
work by artists of regional and national significance. The exhibitions
are coordinated by members of the Studio Art Faculty and complement the
teaching emphases of the Fine Arts program.
Gallery Visio
Gallery Visio is a student-run gallery located in room 109 Millennium
Student Center . Its exhibitions are devoted primarily to the display
of student and faculty work.
Scholarships/Internships
Three scholarships are available on a competitive basis within the
department: the Art Department/Barbara St. Cyr Scholarship, the William
T. Isbell Jr. Scholarship, and the Aronson Scholarship. The department
also sponsors a variety of internships with local arts institutions,
including the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri Historical Society,
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Laumeier Sculpture Park, and various
private art galleries.
Undergraduate Studies
General Education Requirements
Majors in art history must meet the college and university general
education requirements. A foreign language is required. French or German
is recommended. Art history courses required for the degree may not be
taken on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
Art history courses can be applied toward minors in Anthropology, American
Studies, Classical Studies, Philosophy, and Urban Studies, or certificates
in Studies in Religions, Women's and Gender Studies, Photographic Studies
and African Studies.
Majors in studio art must meet the college and university general education
requirements. A foreign language is not required. Studio art courses
required for the degree may not be taken on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory
(S/U) basis. A minimum of 120 hours is required for graduation. Studio
art courses do not fulfill the humanities general education requirement.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor
of Arts in Art History
Art history majors must complete a minimum of 36, but no more than
45, hours in art history. The following courses are required:
1100, Introduction to Western Art
3303, Media and Technique in Art History
3395, Sophomore/Junior Seminar: The Methods of Art
History
4495, Senior Art History Seminar
Students must take three lower-division courses from
three of the following four categories:
Ancient and Medieval
2211, Art and Archaeology of the Ancient World
2212, Greek Art and Archaeology
2213, Roman Art and Archaeology
2214, Early Christian and Byzantine Art
2225, Medieval Art
Early
Modern
2235, Italian and Northern European Renaissance Art
2237, Northern European Renaissance Art
2238, Italian Renaissance Art
2240, French Art and Architecture 1400-1715
2245, Baroque Art and Architecture
Modern
and American
2250, Nineteenth Century European Art
2255, Modern Art
2270, American Art to 1876
2272, American Art since 1876
2279, American Architecture
2265, History of Photography
2281, Art Since 1960
Non-European
1103, Pre-Columbian Art
1104, Indigenous Arts of North American
1105, The Arts of Africa
1108, Introduction to the Arts of Asia
1109, Chinese Art
1110, Japanese Art
Students must take four upper-division courses. Two of
these courses should be chosen from the following list:
3365, The Artist and the City
3374, Philosophy of Art
3375, The Art of the Print
3376, Women and the Visual Arts
3385, Studies in Architectural History
3391, Advanced Issues and Ideas in Art History
3394, Art Criticism
3396, The Nude in Art
3397, Landscape Perspectives in Art
3398, The Portrait
The remaining two upper-division courses must be chosen
from two of the following four categories:
Ancient and Medieval
4411, Topics in Ancient Art and Archaeology
4425, Topics in Medieval Art
Early Modern
4445 Topics in Baroque Art
4455, Topics in Renaissance Art
Modern and American
4455, Topics in Modern Art
4475 Topics in American Art
4465, Topics in Photographic Studies
4481, Topics in Contemporary Art
Non-European
4408, Topics in the Arts of Asia
4405, Topics in Arts of Africa
Students must also take one course in studio art.
Up to nine hours in studio art may be applied toward the B.A. in art
history. Art 1134, Art Activities for Elementary Schools, does not fulfill
this requirement.
To complete the 36-45 hours for the degree, art history majors may
take additional courses from those previously noted or any of the following:
1165, Photography and Society
2291, Issues and Ideas in Art History
2295, Special Topics in Art History
3387, Professional Internship
3388, UM-St. Louis-Saint Louis Art Museum Internship
3389, Visual Resources Management
3390/4490, Special Study
3392, Museum Studies
3393, Art Gallery Management
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
Candidates
for the B.F.A. degree must complete a Foundation Art Program (which
is largely satisfied by the A.F.A. degree) and an emphasis area in
one of the following: drawing, graphic design, painting, photography,
printmaking or general fine arts. An art education emphasis may be taken
in combination with one of the studio art emphasis areas. Studio art
majors are required to take 75 hours in studio art (this includes 30
hours in the foundation art program) and 15 hours in Art History, Art
1134, Art Activities for Elementary Schools, cannot be applied toward
this degree. A minimum of 24 hours must be completed in residence at
UM-St. Louis. Graduating students must also pass a faculty portfolio
review.
Advanced Placement in Studio Art Classes: Studio Art
Majors who have professional Graphic Design or Photographic experience
may wish to submit a portfolio review to a committee of studio art
faculty. Depending on the nature and the quality of the student’s
portfolio, they may be able to obtain exemptions from selected lower
level division studio art courses. Students applying for these exemptions
must submit their portfolios prior to the first day of class of their
first semester at the University. A handout detailing the submission
procedures and requirements can be obtained from the Studio Arts office.
Students will be notified in writing if an exemption is granted. Students
informed of these waivers will be advised of their requirements in
the studio art major. All decisions of the portfolio reviews are final.
Foundation Art Program
The following courses are required for the Foundation Art Program:
1140, Drawing I
1141, Drawing II
1142, Figure Drawing I
1143, F igure Drawing II*
1150, Design I
1151, Design II
2240, Drawing III or
2250, Composition
9 hours of Studio Art Electives
*Those planning an emphasis in drawing or painting must take Art 1143.
Students must complete 45 hours in one of the following
emphasis areas:
Drawing
2240, Drawing III
2241, Drawing IV
2242, Figure Drawing III
2243, Figure Drawing IV
2251, Design III
3340, Advanced Problems in Drawing I
3341, Advanced Problems in Drawing II
4495/4496, Senior Studio Seminar (6 hours)
6 hours of Painting or Printmaking
12 hours of Studio Art Electives
Graphic Design
Note: Enrollment in upper level graphic design courses beginning with
Graphic Design III is limited to students who have been admitted to candidacy
for the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Graphic Design emphasis
1210, Graphic Design I
1220, Graphic Design II
2220, Computer Art I or Studio Art
Elective
2221, Computer Art II or Studio
Art Elective
3310, Graphic Design III
3311, Graphic Design IV
3312, Special Techniques in Illustration and Graphic
Design or Studio Art Elective
3383, Advanced Problems in Graphic Design I
3384, Advanced Problems in Graphic Design II
3389, Graphic Design Studio or Studio
Art Elective
4497, Senior Seminar in Graphic Design I
4498, Senior Seminar in Graphic Design II
9 hours of Studio Art Electives
Painting
1180, Painting I
1181, Painting II
2251, Design III
2280, Painting III
2281, Painting IV
3380, Advanced Problems in Painting I
3381, Advanced Problems in Painting II
4495/4496, Senior Studio Seminar (6 hours)
6 hours from the following list:
2240, Drawing I
2241, Drawing IV
2242, Figure Drawing III
2243, Figure Drawing IV
12 hours
of Studio Art Electives
Photography
3363, Digital Photography II
2262, Color Photography I
2251, Design III
3260, Photography III
3362, Color Photography II
3391, Advanced Problems in Photography I
3392, Advanced Problems in Photography II
4490, Senior Seminar in Photography I (3)
4491, Senior Seminar in Photography II (3)
12 hours of Studio Art Electives
6 hours of Photography electives
Printmaking
1170, Printmaking I
2241, Drawing IV
2243, Figure Drawing IV
2251, Design III
2271, Printmaking II
2274, Printmaking and Relief
3370, Advanced Problems in Printmaking I
3371, Advanced Problems in Printmaking II
4495/4496, Senior Studio Seminar (6 hours)
6 hours from the following list:
1173, Printmaking: Screen printing I
2272, Printmaking: Lithography I
2277, Printmaking: Photolithography
3372, Advanced Lithography
9 hours of Studio Art Electives, including one course in photography
General Fine Arts
30 hours of studio art electives must be taken at the 2000 level or
above.
The following courses are required:
2251, Design III
4495/4496, Senior Studio Seminar (6 hours)
Select 6 hours from the following:
3340, Advanced Problems in Drawing I and
3341, Advanced Problems in Drawing II or,
3370, Advanced Problems in Printmaking I and
3371, Advanced Problems in Printmaking II
3380, Advanced Problems in Painting I and
3381, Advanced Problems in Painting II or,
3391, Advanced Problems in Photography I and
3392, Advanced Problems in Photography II or,
Students must complete 15 hours of Art History, with at least 9 hours
taken in residence at UM-St. Louis.
Students choosing a double major in two studio art emphasis areas must
complete all the requirements for each emphasis area. If the double major
includes Graphic Design, students must take four semesters of Senior
Studio Seminar. This includes Art 4490, Art 4491, Art 4497, Art 4498,
Art 4495, and Art 4496.
Minors
Minor
in Art History
A minor in art history requires the completion of at least 18 hours
in art history courses. Students must take Art 1100 and at least one
course in non-Western art. They must also take at least 2 courses at
the 4000 level or above. A maximum of 3 hours of internship can be applied
toward a minor in art history. The GPA for the courses for the minor
must be 2.0 or better. Nine of the 18 hours must be taken in residence
at UM-St. Louis.
Minor in Studio Art
Students who wish to minor in studio art must take a minimum of 18
hours with a grade point average of 2.0 or better. The requirements for
the minor are as follows:
1140, Drawing I
1141, Drawing II
1150, Design I
and two consecutive courses (6 hours) in any single
area to be selected from the following (students should be aware that
courses are not always available in all areas):
Painting
Printmaking (any one
subfield)
Photography
Graphic Design
Advanced Drawing
plus a
studio art elective: one three-hour course.
Photographic Studies Certificate
UM-St.
Louis students, graduates, and post-baccalaureate candidates may obtain
a
certificate in photographic studies by coordinating courses in and
related to photography. To be eligible for the certificate, undergraduates
must complete a degree in a chosen major field. A faculty member of the
Interdisciplinary Photographic Studies Committee will act as adviser
to all students and will consult with the faculty adviser in the student's
major to plan appropriate credits.
This certificate is designed for all who have an intense interest in
the myriad aesthetic and practical aspects of the medium.
Requirements
The
following courses are required:
Art
1060, Photography I
Interdisciplinary
1165/Art 1165, Photography and
Society
Art 2160, Photography II
Art 2265, History of Photography
Art 3260, Photography III, or
Interdisciplinary 3390, Independent Studies in Photographic
Studies
Students must also take at least one 3-hour course selected from the
following departmental offerings. New courses will be reviewed periodically
for inclusion:
Art 1100,
Introduction to Western Art
Art 2262, Color Photography I
Art 2263, Introduction to Digital Photography
Art 2264, Non-Silver Photography
Art 2265, Photography Since 1945
Art 2268, Video Art I
Art 2277, Printmaking: Photolithography
Art 3260, Photography III
Art 3362, Color Photography II
Art 3364, Video Art II
Art 3374, Philosophy 274(3374), Philosophy of Art
Art 3390, Special Studies
Art 3391, Advanced Problems in Photography I
Art 3392, Advanced Problems in Photography II
Biology 4784(360), Techniques in Electron Microscopy
Comm. 1050(50), Introduction to Mass Media
Comm. 1070(70), Introduction to Cinema
Comm. 2210(210), Television Production
English 3140(214)/Comm 3214(214), News Writing
English 3150(215), Feature Writing
Interdisciplinary 3390(390), Independent Studies
in Photographic Studies
Psych 2213(213), Principles
of Perception
Pre-Professional Graduation: Architecture
The
Department of Art sponsors the 3+4 Program for the School of Architecture
at Washington University . A student who transfers to the School of Architecture
, Washington University, at the end of the junior year may graduate
from UM-St. Louis after the satisfactory completion of the first year
of professional school upon meeting one or more of the following conditions:
- The student has completed all general education
requirements and all requirements for a major and lacks only
the total hours (electives) necessary for a degree.
- A student who has not completed required courses
for a degree must remedy the deficiency with courses taken at the
University of Missouri-St. Louis within three years of entering the
professional school. At the time of graduation the student must remain
in good standing in the professional school or have successfully
graduated from the professional school.
- A student who has not completed all the courses
required for a major may, if the major department at UM-St. Louis
agrees, substitute up to six hours of appropriate course work from
the professional school.
The requirement that 24 of the last 30 hours of course work for a degree
be taken at UM-St. Louis shall be waived where necessary for students
graduating under this procedure.
Career Outlook
Study
in art history broadens and enriches a general education, offering
insight into the visual, architectural, and cultural artifacts left
by earlier, as well as modern, civilizations. Art history graduates
have found career opportunities in teaching, museums, galleries, libraries,
historical societies, sales and auction houses, historic preservation,
and arts administration.
Students with degrees in studio art find careers in teaching, advertising,
public relations, graphic design, illustration, film and video production,
arts administration, art restoration, product and industrial design,
framing, and commercial photography.
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