Art

乐虎电子艺术与设计系是设计学院的一部分, Architecture and Art. 该系提供广泛的平面设计艺术重点领域的学位课程, painting, printmaking, ceramics, drawing, sculpture, photography and art education. Additionally the Department is home to the Apparel, 零售管理和设计课程，在整个部门提供许多就业机会. 它提供广泛的课程，其理念是为创造性策略的发展奠定坚实的基础, digital literacy, design ability, 批判性思维和艺术/设计历史意识将为我们的学生在创意经济中的职业生涯做好准备.

THE PROGRAM

With a vibrant major and minor program, 艺术与设计系汇集了来自大学各个学院的学生. As a primary career specialization, or as a complement to another major field, art and design is one of the most versatile areas of study. 坐落在上中西部最好的艺术和设计设施之一, 该系是十名专业艺术家/设计师/学者的家园，他们教授我们提供的每门课. We are an undergraduate program only, and are focused on the individual attention, 适度的班级规模和高质量的建议为我们的本科生.

THE FACILITIES

Renaissance Hall, 位于法戈市中心的艺术与设计系拥有最先进的设施. In addition, our facilities to support programs in Apparel, 零售管理和设计在主校区的家庭生活中心. Both provide well-equipped studio facilities. 我们的新数字媒体实验室配备了最新的输出设备，该计划可以访问第二个数字媒体工作室, LAAVA Lab, 利用包括CNC在内的高科技工具提供了一个设计思维的聚集空间, 3D printing, 3D ceramic printing, laser cutting and virtual reality facilities. 印刷车间有几台蚀刻和光刻印刷机，以及凸版和丝网印刷设备. 陶瓷系学生有三个煤气窑和一个烧木窑, clay mixing facilities and 25 throwing wheels. The large sculpture studio houses various types of welders, a plasma cutter and other tools for metal work, woodworking and carving in stone. 一间高科技的艺术史教室可容纳75人，也可用于小班授课. 该部门在文艺复兴大厅有自己的画廊，并与主校区的纪念联盟画廊有合作关系. A wide range of exhibitions, including national traveling exhibitions, and student and faculty shows are always available on and off campus. In close proximity to the Plains Art Museum, the department and the Plains work closely together, enhancing art experiences for the entire region.

THE TEACHING COMMUNITY

Faculty are involved in their practices at local, 在区域和国际两级，采用高水平参与生产的办法，以便提供更好的指导. 艺术系以随时为学生提供个人咨询和批评而自豪.

PEARS PROGRAM

版画教育与研究工作室(梨子)是该系的研究机构. 梨已经转变为一个社区研究和版画倡导工作室. 这个项目寻求在学校和校园内跨学科的版画制作过程中交叉的方法. 此外，梨通过研讨会和独特的节目，以各种方式服务于与社区接触的土地赠款使命. The program also offers artist residencies, 实习和工作室出租给合格的艺术家，并促进在工作室生产的艺术品的销售和展览.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

艺术与设计专业的学生培养了从创意策略到技术熟练程度的一系列技能. 这些技能广泛适用于许多不同学科的职业. Potential careers include marketing, advertising, illustration, graphic design, user experience specialist, animation, arts marketing, art historian, commercial photography, museum and gallery work, exhibition design, art therapy, professional studio artist, municipal art programs, art criticism, independent art instruction, industrial design, art media research, arts organizations, retail merchandising, apparel design, 商店管理以及大学教育和K-12教育.

THE CURRICULUM

早期强调与21世纪相关的技术和技能, all students graduating from Visual Arts have a background in design. From this foundation, students select tracks including: K-12 education, graphic design/illustration, printmaking, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture and drawing. 该计划为每个学生的发展提供了高度灵活和个性化的方法. 该计划的中期侧重于开发一个足够强大的投资组合，以申请顶点经验，这是一个三学分或六学分的学士学位项目和论文展览在大四.

THE DEGREES

Students majoring in art have several degree options. 美术学士(BFA)是一种专业学位，需要76个小时的艺术课程，重点是以下一门或几门课程:平面设计, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, photography or drawing.

文学学士(BA)和理学学士(BS)需要59个小时的艺术课程，重点是以下之一:平面设计, illustration, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, photography or drawing.

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