Art Major
For information, contact Jill Odegaard, , 610-606-4666, ext. 3347
Program Description
The Art Department at Cedar Crest College demonstrates a dynamic commitment to the arts, both in the quality and breadth of its faculty, program, and facilities, and in galleries on campus. The art program is rooted in the studio tradition with a strong emphasis on introducing our students to the history of art, studio techniques, contemporary art issues and applications for the major. Through the sponsorship of the gallery exhibition programs in the Center for Visual Research and Capstone galleries we introduce and reinforce our commitment to our curriculum and program. Cedar Crest’s location near New York City and Philadelphia affords students in the Art Department access to a broader art world, thus enriching their experience. Field trips are coordinated each semester to provide opportunities for students to visit galleries and museums.
The Art Major offers a wide range of concentrations for those who wish to pursue studio practices in painting, sculpture, printmaking, book arts, papermaking, ceramics, metalsmithing, jewelry-making, community engagement through art or arts administration in non-profit or gallery settings. The Art Department offers a minor in Art History.
- The Art Major and Art History minor are available in the day or evening college.
- Students must receive a letter grade of C or higher in courses required for the Art Major.
- Transfer students must have a portfolio review the first semester they matriculate.
- Students transferring into the Art Major from another institution may not transfer more than 18 credits toward the Cedar Crest Art Major.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Art Major is to provide:
- students with the tools to engage in processes and techniques that prepare them to visually communicate independent ideas that are informed by historical, cultural and artistic references.
- curriculum that encourages individual expression and prepares innovative leaders to engage in creative thinking and problem solving based upon the interconnectedness of the liberal arts.
- art experiences that enhance an understanding of the integrated nature of learning in a liberal arts environment and to provide those who choose the visual arts as a primary focus with the means to reach a high level of experience.
- arts based resources including exhibitions and student-initiated programs for the enrichment of the artistic culture of the college and local community.
Portfolio Reviews
In support of the continuing advancement of the art major, full faculty portfolio reviews are held each semester. Students present a portfolio of current work reflecting their studio concentration and other studio investigations created in Cedar Crest College studio courses. The purpose of the portfolio review is to provide the student with feedback on the progress of their work, determine candidacy in the art program as well as to serve as an assessment tool for the Art Department. Successful completion of three portfolio reviews is required for graduation. Based on a point system, grades are administered for each review. Students must achieve a C or higher to maintain candidacy in the program. This grade is not calculated into the overall GPA. Art majors must schedule portfolio reviews in the spring of sophomore year, spring of junior year and fall of senior year.
College Wide Requirements
Students fulfill the embedded requirements for the Art Major as follows:
- Oral Presentation requirement is met by the satisfactory completion of two upper-level art history course, (ART 200, ART 210 or ART 220), upper-level studio/seminar courses (ART 470, ART 472) and portfolio reviews. It is highly recommended that Art majors take THS 105 Public Speaking as an elective course to supplement the Oral Presentation requirement.
- Technology requirement is met by the satisfactory completion of:
Studio Art Concentration: ART 238 Elements of Design and COM 108 Photoshop or COM 107 Illustrator
Integrated Art Concentration: ART 238 Elements of Design or COM 107 Photoshop or COM 108 Illustrator
- Information Literacy requirement is met by the satisfactory completion of the art history requirements (ART 105, ART 106, and one upper-level art history course ART 200, ART 210, ART 220) and upper level studio courses (ART 470)
- All other college-wide requirements can be satisfied by the student’s choice with the final approval of the Registrar’s office through a graduation audit. Courses are identified in the catalog with their college-wide designations. In regard to the ML requirement the Art department recommends Math 102.
Student Learning Outcomes for the Art Major
- Illustrate the understanding and application of the elements and principles of design as a universal non-verbal language and utilize this language to effectively develop problem solving strategies, critical thinking and communication skills.
- Demonstrate unique artistic expression, creative problem solving, social awareness and independent thinking to establish innovative artmaking.
- Interpret historical and contemporary examples of art and theory to broaden perspectives related to cultures and diversity of ideologies.
- Master specific methods for the manipulation of materials in order to effectively and intentionally communicate concepts and ideas related to the practice of art making.
- Analyze personal work and the work of others through written and oral communication.
Studio Art Concentration
Foundations: 15 credits
ART 101 Drawing
ART 110 Principles of Design
ART 105 Art History I (Fall, Winter or Summer 1)
ART 106 Art History II (Spring or Summer 2)
ART 221 Exploring Art Across Disciplines (Fall/Sophomore year)
Technology: 6 credits
ART 238 Elements of Design
COM 107 Photoshop or COM 108 Digital Design with Illustrator
Art History upper level (choose two): 6 credits
ART 200 Modern Art: 1800-1945 (Fall semester)
ART 210 Contemporary Art 1945-present (Spring semester)
ART 215 Selected Movements in Art
ART 220 Women Artist (Spring semester)
Introductory Studios: three studio electives (choose at least one 2D and one 3D): 9 credits
2D courses
ART 111 Printed Image
ART 113 Illustration
ART 123 Painting
ART 124 Papermaking
3D courses
ART 127 Sculpture
ART 131 Ceramics
ART 139 Book Arts
200 level studios: 9 credits
(Pre-requisite 100 level studio)
ART 250 Studio Concepts 2D (Fall/Junior year)
and one 200 level studio ART 211 Printed Image
ART 223 Painting
ART 224 Papermaking
ART 227 Sculpture
ART 231 Ceramics
ART 239 Book Arts
ART 245 Anatomy for the Artist
300 level studios: 3 credits
Choose one 300 level studio (Pre-requisite 200 level studio) (Should be taken Spring of Junior year)
ART 311 Printed Image
ART 323 Painting
ART 324 Papermaking
ART 327 Sculpture
ART 331 Ceramics
ART 339 Book Arts
400 level studios: 3 credits
Choose one 400 level studio (Pre-requisite 300 level studio) (Should be taken Spring of Senior year)
ART 411 Printed Image
ART 423 Painting
ART 424 Papermaking
ART 427 Sculpture
ART 431 Ceramics
ART 439 Book Arts
Capstone Experience: 6 credits
ART 470 Senior Studio Seminar (Fall only) (Pre-requisite 300 level studio)
ART 472 Senior Art Exhibition (Spring only) (Pre-requisite ART 470)
Total Credits: 54 credits
Integrated Art Concentration
Foundations: 15 credits
ART 101 Drawing
ART 110 Principles of Visual Organization
ART 105 Art History I (Fall, Winter or Summer 1)
ART 106 Art History II (Spring or Summer 2)
ART 221 Exploring Art Across Disciplines (Fall/Sophomore year)
Technology: (choose one) 3 credits
ART 238 Elements of Design
COM 107 Photoshop
COM 108 Illustrator
Art History upper level: (choose one) 3 credits
ART 200 Modern Art: 1880-1945 (fall)
ART 210 Contemporary Art: 1945-present (spring)
ART/HIS 215 Selected Movements in Art and Architecture
ART 220 Women Artists (spring)
Introductory Studio electives: (choose two: one 2D and one 3D) 6 credit2D COURSES (choose one)
ART 111 Printed Image
ART 113 Illustration
ART 123 Painting
ART 124 Papermaking
3D COURSES (choose one)
ART 127 Sculpture
ART 131 Ceramics
ART 139 Book Arts
200 level studios: 6 credits
(Pre-requisite 100 level studio)
ART 250 Studio Concepts 2D
(Fall/Junior year)
And choose one 200 level studio
ART 211 Printed Image
ART 223 Painting
ART 224 Papermaking
ART 245 Anatomy for the Artist
ART 227 Sculpture
ART 231 Ceramics
ART 239 Book Arts
300 level studios: 3 credits
(Pre-requisite 200 level studio) (Should be taken Spring of Junior year)
ART 311 Printed Image
ART 323 Painting
ART 324 Papermaking
ART 345 Anatomy for the Artist
ART 327 Sculpture
ART 331 Ceramics
ART 339 Book Arts
Capstone/Seminar: 6 credits
ART 470 Senior Studio Seminar (fall only)
ART 472 Sr. Art Exhibition (spring semester only)
(Pre-requisite ART 470)
and
12 elective credits to support the integrated model 12 credits
Consult with your advisor to create a self-designed integration based on interdisciplinary coursework.
(May not integrate with another art discipline)
Total Credits 54 credits
Art History Minor
For information, contact Jill Odegaard, , 610-606-4666, ext. 3347
The Art History Minor is for students interested in studying the history of art and is an excellent supplement to an Art or History major. See Art History Minor below for course requirements. For students interested in pursuing museum studies at the graduate level, the Art History minor is essential.
Art History Foundations: 6 credits
ART 105 Art History I (Fall, Winter or Summer 1)
ART 106 Art History II (Spring or Summer 2)
Art History electives: (choose 3 courses) 9 credits
ART 200 Modern Art: 1800-1945 (fall)
ART 210 Contemporary Art: 1945-present (spring)
ART 215 Selected Movements in Art
ART 220 Women Artists (spring)
Studio Foundations: 6 credits
3D Studio
ART 127 Sculpture
and
2D Studio
ART 101 Beginning Drawing
or
ART 110 Principles of Visual Organization
History 107 and 108 are strongly recommended.
Total Credits 21 credits
Art Therapy Major
For information, contact Jill Odegaard, , 610-606-4666 ext 3347
Program Description
Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that engages the client in image making. The Art Therapy Major at the undergraduate level introduces the student to theories in art therapy and develops the student’s technical skills in multiple studio mediums. The Art Therapy undergraduate major prepares students to pursue graduate studies in the field of Art Therapy.
The Art Therapy Major is offered as a day or evening program. Students must receive a C or better on all courses related to the major.
Students transferring into the Art Therapy Major from another institution may not transfer more than 18 credits toward their degree.
Transfer students must have a portfolio review the first semester they matriculate.
Mission Statement
The Art Therapy Major at Cedar Crest College provides a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters respect for each person and empowerment of the individual through relationship building, leadership development, civic engagement, global connectivity and health and wellness initiatives. Coursework inspires social awareness, community advocacy, and prepares students to be compassionate leaders using the healing potential of art. The Art Therapy Major supports and enhances the Cedar Crest College mission by way of program curriculum and leadership experiences that challenge the student to engage in principles and practice that prepares the student to communicate independent ideas formed by historical, cultural and theoretical concepts.
Portfolio Reviews
In support of the continuing advancement of the art therapy major, full faculty portfolio reviews are held each semester. Students present a portfolio of current work reflecting their studio concentration and other studio investigations created in Cedar Crest College studio courses. The purpose of the portfolio review is to provide the student with feedback on the progress of their work, determine candidacy in the art program as well as to serve as an assessment tool for the Art Department. Successful completion of two portfolio reviews is required for graduation. Based on a point system, grades are administered for each review. Students must achieve a C or higher to maintain candidacy in the program. This grade is not calculated into the overall GPA. Art majors must schedule portfolio reviews in the spring of sophomore year or fall of junior year and fall of senior year.
College Wide Requirements
Students fulfill the embedded requirements for the Art Therapy Major as follows:
- Oral Presentation requirement is met by the satisfactory completion ART 103, 303, 403, 404 and portfolio reviews
- Technology requirement is met by the satisfactory completion of ART 238 Elements of Design or COM 107 Digital Imaging with Photoshop.
- Information Literacy requirement is met by the satisfactory completion of the art history requirements (ART 105, ART 106) and Art Therapy courses (ART 103, 303, 403, 404)
- All other college-wide requirements can be satisfied by the student’s choice with the final approval of the Registrar’s office through a graduation audit. Courses are identified in the catalog with their college-wide designations. In regard to the ML requirement the Art department recommends Math 102.
Student Learning Outcomes for the Art Therapy Major
- Examine art therapy theory and practice to provide historical and contemporary context for the understanding of the profession.
- Demonstrate civic awareness and outreach through art-based practicum and community art projects.
- Develop creative and academic language related to studio applications that support competency in two-dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) visual language.
- Build confidence that builds innovative leaders by developing creative problem-solving, independent thinking and compassionate interaction with community residents.
- Identify psychological theories as integral components to the field of art therapy.
Departmental Review for Field/Practicum Placement
Students majoring in Art Therapy are required to complete a field practicum or clinical experience similar to other health professions. Because this requirement necessitates working with vulnerable populations in a community setting, it is important that the student has advanced interpersonal skills, appropriate judgment, and professional demeanor. Prior to practicum, students will formulate learning and personal growth goals to help guide their experience.
Foundations: 12 credits
ART 101 Drawing
ART 110 Principles of Visual Organization
ART 105 Art History I (Fall, Winter or Summer 1)
ART 106 Art History II (Spring or Summer 2)
Technology: (choose one) 3 credits
ART 238 Elements of Design
COM 107 Photoshop
COM 108 Illustrator
Introductory Studios: four studio electives (choose at least one 2D and one 3D) 12 credits
2D courses
ART 111 Printed Image
ART 113 Illustration
ART 123 Painting
ART 124 Papermaking
3D courses
ART 127 Sculpture
ART 131 Ceramics
ART 139 Book Arts
200 level studio: 3 credits
(Pre-requisite 100 level studio)
ART 211 Printed Image
ART 227 Sculpture
ART 223 Painting
ART 231 Ceramics
ART 224 Papermaking
ART 239 Book Art
ART 250 Studio Concepts 2D
Art Therapy Courses: 10 credits
ART 103 Introduction to Art Therapy
SPS 171 Understanding and Using APA Editorial Style (Fall I, 7-week hybrid) (1 credit) ART 303 Applications in Art Therapy (fall semester senior year)
ART 403 Art Therapy Practicum (spring semester of senior year)
Psychology Courses: 12 credits
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 210 Life Span
PSY 309 Psychopathology (Formerly “Abnormal Psychology”)” Psychology elective
TOTAL CREDITS: 52 credits
The Art Department highly recommends upper-level studio courses as general electives to supplement your portfolio for entrance into a Master’s program. The department also recommends the following Art History, Psychology, Sociology and English
ART 200 Modern Art: 1800-1945 (fall)
ART 201 Contemporary Art: 1945-present (spring)
ART 204 C.R.E.A.T.E.
ART 215 Selected Movements in Art
ART 220 Women Artists (spring)
ART 221 Exploring Art Across Disciplines
PSY 227 Principles of Helping Relationships
PSY 230 Team Building and Group Dynamics
PSY 315 Child Counseling
PSY 316 Systems of Psychotherapy
ENG 234 Creative Writing: Poetry
SOC 100 Introduction to Culture and Society
SOC 313 Minorities and Human Relations
SOC 321 The Family as a Social Institution