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3. Possess fundamental technical skill in various
media including drawing, photography and
others (AR 111, AR 221, AR 231, AR 261,
AR 351, AR 365).
In addition to the art major outcomes, each graph-
ic design major should also be able to:
1. Possess a repertoire of methods to organize
textual and visual information (AR 442, AR
443, AR 447);
2. Understand technical aspects of graphic
design production including computer soft-
ware and printing technology (AR 271, AR
273, AR 275, AR 379).
In addition to the art major outcomes, each art
therapy major should also be able to:
1. Understand the relationship between an indi-
viduals self-expressive art-making and its
role within the science of art therapy (AR
251, AR 359).
In addition to the art major outcomes, each art
education major should also be able to:
1. Be able to develop and implement an art pro-
gram for elementary and secondary school (AR
111, AR 212, AR 221, AR 231, AR 261).
2. Be able to introduce art as an integral part
into an overall education program.
The outcomes for Art + Design majors are assessed
through a combination of written and performance
examinations, performance assignments, portfolio
of completed projects, and for Graphic Design
majors, a portfolio reflecting a selection of assign-
ments completed throughout the program. This
portfolio is formally constructed in AR 497 and is
reviewed by two A + D faculty as well as profes-
sionals in the design community.
Students must have a minimum grade of C for
all Art courses.
DEGREES OFFERED:
Bachelor of Fine Arts. (B.F.A.) Major in Art
with concentration in Graphic Design. A maxi-
mum of 75 hours in any single subject is allowed.
Computer competency is met by AR 271, 276,
275 or 379.
Bachelor of Art. (B.A.) Major in Art with choice
of Art Education or Pre-Art Therapy. A maximum
of 60 hours in any single subject is allowed.
Computer competency is met by AR 271, ED 320
or CS 110.
Art Foundation. (B.A. or B.F.A.) AR 111, 117,
181, 183, 212, 218, 219, upper-division art histo-
ry, plus choice of concentration.
Concentrations:
Graphic Design (B.F.A.) Art Foundation
courses plus AR 221, 245, 246, 271, 275,
276, 322, 345, 346, 379, 387, 442, 443, 447,
495, 497, 498; Art electives (6 hrs.).
Graphic Design Review
Students enrolled as Graphic Design minors must
submit a complete portfolio of work produced in
AR 245 Typography. The portfolio must be sub-
mitted by the day of the AR 245 final exam. The
portfolio will be reviewed by two Art & Design
faculty and one outside graphic design profession-
al. The Review Committee must approve the stu-
dents portfolio in order for the student to contin-
ue as a Graphic Design major/minor. The Review
Committee will notify the student of the decision
by Friday of finals week.
Art Education (B.A.) Students major in Art and
minor in Secondary Education. Art Foundation
courses plus AR 221, 231, 261, 351, 355, 365; AR
387 or upper-division Art history; plus required
Education coursework. Computer elective (3 hrs.).
A program in Art Education, K-12 certification,
approved by the State of Missouri, is offered.
Kansas certification requirements may be complet-
ed concurrently. See the Secondary Education
minor information in the Education section of the
catalog for Education coursework.
Pre-Art Therapy (B.A.) The B.A. prepares stu-
dents to continue in a graduate-level program in
Art Therapy or a related field. Art Foundation
courses plus AR 221, 231, 251, 261, 351, 355, 359,
365; AR 387 or upper-division Art history; com-
puter elective (3 hrs.); PY 101, 201, 205, 310, 320;
3 hours from PY 220, 302, 383 or 384.
Major requirements for graduation:
1. Senior Exhibit. The graduating Graphic
Design senior must exhibit advanced works.