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| 400 | Graduate Courses Art and Design Roger Baer, Chair of Department Undergraduate Study The department offers work for the degrees bachelor of
fine arts and bachelor of arts. Programs in general studio art and/or art history,
integrated studio arts (visual communications or studio research emphasis), graphic
design, and interior design are possible within four curricula: art and
design—B.F.A., art and design—B.A., graphic design—B.F.A., and interior
design–B.F.A.; see College of Design, Curricula. Each of these curricula affords
excellent preparation for a variety of career opportunities or a basis for graduate study
in art and design disciplines. The curriculum in art and design leading to the B.F.A.
provides a studio concentration. Students select an emphasis in one of the following
areas: (1) visual communications (calligraphy, photography, papermaking, computer aided
art and design, illustration, mixed media); (2) studio research (calligraphy, wood design,
ceramics, jewelry and metals, fibers, painting, printmaking, drawing, two and three
dimensional mixed media). The two concentrations emphasize aesthetics, visual problem
solving and skill development in a variety of media employing contemporary, historical and
cultural thinking with visual languages. The curriculum in graphic design leads to the B.F.A.
degree. Emphasis is on creative problem solving, the design process, and the visual
organization of communication media. Graphic design graduates effectively integrate
abstract thinking skills; communication design theory, history, and methodology;
technology; design process; and communication design systems including typography,
symbology, and image creation with an understanding of professional practice. The curriculum in interior design leads to the B.F.A.
degree. Emphasis is on the student’s application of the design process to creatively
solve problems of the interior environment based on a knowledge of techniques, materials,
resources, human factors, and interrelated professional responsibility. Graduates in
interior design are competent in visual communication (sketching, drafting and computer
aided design), design problem solving, space planning, lighting for interiors, finish and
furniture selection, and detailing interior construction. The curriculum is accredited by
the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER) as providing professional
level education. Students working toward the B.A. in art and design
pursue studies in a related or supporting area by means of a second major, minor, and/or
approved program of study that meets the individual needs of a student. Art history, art
education, integrated studio arts, pre-graphic design, and pre-interior design courses may
be taken to fulfill the art and design program of study. Students planning a career in art education, preparing
for certification to teach art in grades kindergarten through twelve, should matriculate
in the art and design curriculum leading to the B.F.A. degree. This sequencing will
provide a strong studio background. Many requirements for teacher certification are course
options within general education requirements. Students should work closely with a
department adviser in planning their program of study to maximize their ability to meet
entrance requirements to the teacher education program. For general requirements for
teacher certification, see College of Education. Transfer students with studio credits from other
colleges and universities must present, for department review, a portfolio of work done in
those courses in order to have the credits apply toward specific studio requirements.
Students are advised to present this portfolio of work upon admission and prior to
registration for classes. A fee will be assessed when field trips are indicated.
In many courses, fees for materials are required. The department offers no minor but participates in the
undergraduate minor in design studies. Graduate Study The department offers work for the degrees master of
arts in art and design, and, master of fine arts in graphic design, integrated visual
arts, and interior design. Degree specializations leading to the master of arts degree are
available in art education and interior design. Graduates have a broad understanding of
visual communication, problem solving, and interdisciplinary studies. Graduate students who have not completed an
undergraduate program of study substantially equivalent to that required of undergraduates
in the department can expect that additional supporting coursework, determined by the
graduate faculty, will be required. Graduate students in the art education specialization
leading to the M.A.degree participate in a 30 credit program of study which is linked with
the New Art Basics research project. If they do not hold teacher certification, students
may work toward acquiring this as part of their graduate study. A creative component is
required for the master of arts degree and is fulfilled through individually focused
discipline-specific classroom research, culminating in a written summary of research
results. Graduates with a specialization in art education are competent as reflective
teachers, experienced in applied, qualitative research in the K-12 classroom. Graduates
gain a deep understanding of the New Art Basics approach to visual thinking skills and
global, multicultural, visual arts education, with a learner-centered focus. The master of arts program in interior design requires a
minimum of 34 credits including an art and design seminar, a studio concentration, a
history/criticism course, elective courses outside the department, and completion of a
thesis or thesis-exhibition. Graduates in interior design selecting the M.A. degree focus
on research. The master of fine arts programs in graphic design and
interior design require a minimum of 60 credits while the program in integrated visual
arts requires a minimum of 61 credits including an art and design seminar, a studio
concentration, history and criticism courses, a teaching practicum, elective courses
outside the department or area of study, and the completion of a thesis-exhibition or
thesis. The M.F.A. thesis-exhibition is composed of two parts, a
substantial exhibition and a written statement that describes the development of the work
in the exhibition, its objectives, and its historical and cultural points of reference. A
thesis may be an appropriate alternative, but some portion of the work should entail an
element of design problem-solving in the form of a visual product. Master of Fine Arts graduates in graphic design are
skilled in communication design, problem solving, and are adept in the use of visual
language and symbology. Graduates are proficient in the design of communications and the
use of technologies that incorporate human interaction with environments, objects,
electronic and traditional publications. Interior Design graduate students selecting the M.F.A.
are proficient in visual communication skills, design theory, and space planning. The
M.F.A. degree is considered a terminal degree in the interior design field. Integrated Visual Arts MFA graduates have skills that
link traditional studio disciplines with emerging technologies. Graduates are prepared as
visual artists to enter studio research, business, higher education or new
interdisciplinary fields. The MFA is recognized as the terminal degree. Credit earned at Iowa State University or other
institution for the master of arts degree may be applied toward the master of fine arts
degree at the discretion of the program of study committee. Applicants to the graduate program should have an
undergraduate major in an art or design area and demonstrate the ability to do technically
competent and original work through the presentation of a slide portfolio for faculty
review. Past academic performance and the quality of studio work are critical in the
admission process. A minimum 3.0 GPA in the student’s undergraduate major is the
standard for full admission to the graduate program. Admission is also determined by
studio space available within the program area, which changes yearly due to graduate
students’ progress in their programs of study. Prospective students are advised to contact the graduate
coordinator with specific questions about admission procedures and portfolio review.
Application and additional program information may be obtained from the Department of Art
and Design, College of Design, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011-3092. Courses open for nonmajor graduate credit: ArtGr 387,
388; Art H 380, 382, 383, 385, 386, 394, 481, 487, 489, 495, 496; ArtID 355, 356, 464,
465, 467, ArtIS 302, 303, 304, 408, 420, 422, 427, 430, 438, 447. Art (Art) Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students Art 108. Visual Foundations I Art 109. Visual Foundations II Art 110. Orientation to Art and Design Art 130. Drawing I Art 230. Drawing II Art 292. Dimensions of Art and Design (Same as
Dsn S 292.) Art 494. Art and Design in Europe
Seminar
A. Fine Arts
G. Graphic Design
I. Interior Design
N. Art History Art 495. Art and Design in Europe (Dual-listed
with 595.)
A. Fine Arts
G. Graphic Design
I. Interior Design
N. Art History Art 496. Art and Design Field Study Art 497. Studio Internship Art 498. Museum/Gallery Internship Art 499. BFA Seminar and Exhibition Courses Primarily for Graduate
Students, open to qualified undergraduate students Art 501. Art and Design Seminar Art 511. Seminar in Teaching Art 595. Art and Design in Europe (Dual-listed
with 495.)
A. Fine Arts
G. Graphic Design
I. Interior Design
N. Art History Art 598. Museum/Gallery Internship Courses for Graduate Students Art 605. Research Methods Art 607. Intermedia Art 608. Advanced Computer-Aided Art and Design Art 697. Studio Internship Art 698. Current Issues in Art and Design D. Art and Design G. Graphic Design I. Interior Design K. Interdisciplinary Design Art 699. Research A. Thesis B. Thesis-exhibition
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