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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Art

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Austin (Department Chair), Bowling, Captein, Cochran, Davis, Hill, A. Johnson, J. Johnson, Moro, Nance, Nees.

Mission and Program

The mission of the Art Department is to offer studio and art history programs linked to the College’s liberal arts foundation, preparing graduates for a variety of professional options. Additionally, the department is committed to offering visual arts courses that complement the liberal eduction of all students at Otterbein.

At Otterbein, art students create in an environment of inquiry. Faculty seek to introduce students to an understanding of the artistic process and encourage them to commit themselves to the creation of meaningful works of art. Courses in art history provide an understanding of the historical and theoretical framework of the visual arts. Art students typically spend one-third to one-half of their time in art courses and are encouraged to link these studies to the diverse course experiences that a strong liberal arts curriculum offers. Opportunities to participate in study-abroad programs, internships, and trips to museums broaden experience and enhance visual awareness while opening possibilities for personal expression.

The Art Department coordinates an annual program of public exhibitions in the Miller and Fisher Galleries. These exhibitions explore a broad range of approaches to art, introducing the college community to the diversity of the art world. Many artists visit campus, presenting lectures and workshops in conjunction with their exhibitions. Each spring, graduating art students exhibit their work in the Miller Gallery.

The Frank Museum of Art provides a permanent exhibition space for the College art collection. The collection includes African pottery, sculpture, and textiles; Japanese prints, sculpture, and craft objects; and pottery and masks from New Guinea.

Visual Arts Teacher Licensure Information

Requirements for students seeking Visual Arts teacher licensure are listed in the Teacher Education Program booklet available in the Education Department. Requirements for the art major and teacher licensure may differ somewhat, but both must be met to become licensed, and the major must be completed to receive a Bachelor’s degree. To be recommended for teacher licensure, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better, have a 2.5 grade point average in the teaching area, be in good standing with the Education Department, have positive recommendations from student teaching, and have successfully passed the appropriate Praxis II exams.

Program Outcome

A successfully completed major in Art may qualify the student to apply for graduate study in studio art, art history, art education, or other arts-related professional programs. The B.A. degree with a major in art may qualify the student to work professionally in a variety of applied arts fields such as graphic design, photography, or gallery management; self-employment as an artist provides an additional option. Students who complete an education major and specified art courses may apply for multi-age teaching licensure.

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