Art

B.A. in Art

The Art department provides the artistically talented student with the opportunity to become skilled and aesthetically enriched by a variety of art experiences leading to competency in the field of art. By earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, the student is prepared for entrance into art related professions as well as graduate study. The Art department offers opportunities for the entire student population to become skilled in artistic techniques and to develop aesthetic awareness by providing both art history and studio courses necessary and useful in attaining a liberal education. The availability of a computer laboratory with extensive state of the art software enhances the incorporation of computer generated graphics in courses. For further information, contact Dr. Virginia Fabbri Butera, Program Chairperson at 973-290-4315 or by email: vbutera@cse.edu.

Requirements for the Major:

• ART 201      Color and Design                                                  
• ART 205      Drawing                                                               
• ART 231      Art History I: Ancient and Medieval Art                     
• ART 233      Art History II: Renaissance and Baroque Art             
• ART 237      Art History III: Modern Art                                      
• ART 301      Watercolor                                                           

OR

• ART 303      Oil Painting                                                              
• ART 305      Sculpture                                                                 
• ART 433      Senior Art Seminar                                                    
• ART --         Elective                                                                        
• ART --         Elective                                                                        
• ART --         Elective                                                                       

Capstone Requirement:

The Capstone Requirement for Art majors consists of preparing a portfolio of their best artwork, and passing a comprehensive exam on art terms and art history. These requirements are part of the Art 433 Senior Art Seminar. In addition, seniors hang 8-10 works as part of a Senior Art Exhibition, usually held during their last semester.

Minor in Art

The Art department provides the artistically talented student with the opportunity to become skilled and aesthetically enriched by a variety of art experiences leading to competency in the field of art. There are opportunities for the entire student population to become skilled in artistic techniques and to develop aesthetic awareness by providing both art history and studio courses necessary and useful in attaining a liberal education. The availability of a Macintosh laboratory with extensive hard- and software enhances the incorporation of computer generated graphics in courses. For further information, contact Sister Anne Haarer, Chairperson.

Requirements for the Minor:

• ART 115     Drawing and Painting

OR

• ART 205     Drawing
• ART --        Art History
• ART --        Elective
• ART --        Elective
• ART --        Elective
• ART --        Elective