ArtJeff Dintaman (department head) The art program represents an understanding of a language that is visual. We support and encourage the student artists to develop their language within the liberal arts community. The liberal arts focus at Luther provides a vital link between our students' visual training, both technical and conceptual, and the language of other disciplines. We believe this combination serves to nurture, enrich, and strengthen a student's artistic spirit. This undergraduate bridge building sustains a life-long artistic pursuit of creative problem solving and individual expression. Our efforts are supported by the Luther College permanent collection of art, exhibitions in the college's galleries, visiting artists to Luther, off-campus art tours, and internships in a variety of settings. Close proximity to the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and the Decorah environment are also important to our exploration of visual arts. Required for a major: A minimum of 36 hours in the department, including three courses selected from ART 120, 140 (or ART 145 or ART 345), ART 150, and ART 230; ART 271 and ART 273; ART 485 and ART 490; additional hours earned in courses other than ART 105, 110, and ART 380. Students should consult their art faculty member to design a program of additional electives to meet the needs of their educational and preprofessional goals. Exhibition requirement: Every senior art major is required to have an exhibition of artwork in accordance with guidelines established by the department. Required for a minor: A minimum of 22 hours in the department, including three courses selected from ART 120, 140 (or ART 145 or ART 345), ART 150, and ART 230; two courses selected from ART 110, 271, 273; additional hours selected from studio courses. Art minors may elect to exhibit their work in the senior year if there is room in the gallery schedule. Required for certification to teach Art K-8 and 5-12: Completion of the art major, completion of the K-12 minor, ART/EDUC 228 and student teaching at elementary and secondary levels. See education department for K-12 minor requirements. Art Management Program: The program in art management is described in this catalog under Special Programs. |