Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
University
and Department Policies and Procedures
Department Policies and Expectations
Special Study Options & Assistance
Individualized Learning Experiences
Services for Students with Disabilities
Art
Minor & Certification Requirements
Undergraduate
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts: Art History & Criticism
Bachelor of Arts: Visual Culture (Vienna Campus)
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Emphasis
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design
Master of Arts: Art History & Criticism
Major Acceptance Review (ART 2900)
Bachelor of Fine Arts Candidacy Review (ART 3900)
Advancement to Candidacy Review (Graduate)
Emerson
Library Art Related Periodicals
ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF ART ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
HANDBOOK.
The Department of Art offers
courses of study which lead to professional degrees specializing in art
history, alternative media, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting,
photography, printmaking and sculpture.
Additional study options enable students to complete degree programs
that emphasize other disciplines in the visual arts. These have included fiber arts, cinematography, video and
computer graphics. Facilities include
well-equipped studios, a computer lab, student exhibition spaces, and a rich
variety of informal art settings.
Studios are also open for extensive work beyond regular class meeting
times.
This handbook does not
attempt to supersede the university catalog, but rather serves to amplify
certain sections of that publication and to expand upon curricular and other
matters relevant to the department.
It is compiled to assist students in managing their academic careers
towards the completion of their art degree. While students are expected to follow the university catalog
of his/her entry year, the current handbook should be followed for all
departmental policies.
Students should also meet
with an art advisor for additional assistance. By reading this handbook students can become familiar with
the Department of Art, expectations and requirements specific to art students,
advisement and various study options.
Students may follow programs
of study leading to a BA in Studio Art, a B.A. in Art History and Criticism, a
B.F.A. with emphasis in a specific area and a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. The Department of Art also offers an
M.A. in Studio Art, and Art History and Criticism. Current guidelines for requirements leading to a B.A.,
B.F.A. and M.A. are included within this handbook. Each area may have special suggestions for additional course
selection. The Department of Art
recommends that students limit studio classes to a productive level and enhance
their education by choosing from classes available outside the of the
department.
EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR KEEPING TRACK OF HIS/HER OWN ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND FOR MAKING DECISIONS
REGARDING COURSE SELECTION AND FULFILLMENT OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
Office – Hunt
House (HH)
8350 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63119
314-968-7171
314-968-7139 (fax)
www.webster.edu/depts/finearts/art/
Visual Art Studios (VAS)
8342 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63119
314-246-7763
The faculty of the Art Department
is a group of skilled professional teachers and practicing artists. Their own education and their ongoing
experiences in the field form the basis for the standards, requirements, and
expectations in the Art curriculum.
While it may be possible to put in a few words a statement reflecting a
consensus department philosophy, students may benefit as much or more from an
appreciation of the diverse points of view represented in the faculty. Each area of study within the
Department of Art has a full-time faculty member who is responsible for that
area.
Full-time Faculty
For an appointment:
Department Chair -
314-968-7171
Faculty Members - contact
directly
TOM LANG - Papermaking,
Printmaking & Art Education (certification)
Chair, Department of Art
314-968-7158
HH/1st floor
Robin
Assner - Photography
314-246-7890
HH/2nd floor
Jeri
Au - Ceramics
314-246-7675
VAS/room 6
Carol
Hodson - Alternative Media
314-246-7585
HH/2nd floor
JEFFREY HUGHES - Art History
& Criticism
Director, Graduate Program
(M.A.)
314-968-7159
H.H./2nd floor
MARY LAMBOLEY - Visiting
Artist
314-246-7586
HH/1st floor
BRAD LOUDENBACK - Drawing
314-968-7157
HH/1st floor
GARY
PASSANISE - Painting
314-246-7587
VAS/btn. rooms 7 & 8
JOHN
WATSON - Sculpture
314-968-7010
VAS/room 10
NORIKO
YUASA - Graphic Design
314-246-7588
HH/2nd floor
Part-time faculty may or may
not regularly check email.
All faculty members have a mailbox in the Hunt House.
Laura Beard Aeling
Douglis Beck
Ahzad Bogosian
Jon Cournoyer
Tim Daly
Amy Enkelmann-Reed
Katherine Fields
Joe Floresca
John Hunn
Allen Levin
Jane Seelig
Andrew Theiling
Dana Turkovic
Bill Vann
Mary Jo Wilmes
Diana Ziegler-Haydon
STEPHANIE
JONES - Department Associate
314-968-7171
HH/1st floor
DOUGLIS
BECK - Visual Resource Library Curator
314-246-7584
HH/2nd floor
DaNA
TURKOVIC - Hunt Gallery Coordinator
RYAN
ROBINSON - Instructional Support
Specialist
314-961-2660 x7867
Webster Hall 27
Leigh
Gerdine College of Fine Arts
PETER
SARGENT - Dean, Leigh Gerdine College of
Fine Arts
314-968-7006
Thompson House/room 103
VIRGINIA
JOHNSON - Coordinator
314-968-7006
Thompson House/room 103
Webster University
Berchtoldgasse 1
A-1220
Vienna, Austria
011-431-269-92 93
Department
of Art
Hunt House (HH) - Main
Office
8350 Big Bend Blvd.
314-968-7171
314-968-7139 (fax)
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Visual Resource (VR)
Library
8350 Big Bend Blvd. (HH/2nd
floor)
314-246-7584
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
Visual Art Studios (VAS)
8342 Big Bend Blvd.
314-246-7763
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am-11pm;
Sat-Sun, 8am-6pm
+ Studios are to be used
only by students currently registered for a course in that area and only for
course work
+ Hallway gallery spaces
will feature class work throughout the academic year. Only faculty members may reserve these spaces. Students wishing to exhibit their work
in the hallway must have their instructor reserve the requested space.
+ After Hours Passes and a
valid student ID are required if working in the studio after regularly posted
hours. Passes may be obtained in
the Art Office.
Cecille R. Hunt Gallery
8342 Big Bend Blvd. (VAS)
314-968-7171
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm
during exhibitions
Design Application
Digital Art Lab (DADALab)
8342 Big Bend (VAS/room 9)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am-11pm;
Sat-Sun, 8am-6pm
+ The DADALab is not a
drop-in lab (see below for drop-in lab locations). Only students registered for a course scheduled in the
DADALab are permitted use of the lab.
Use should be restricted to work for that particular course.
DROP-IN LAB
LOCATIONS:
Webster
University has two Drop-In Labs located in Webster Hall (WH 233) and Sverdrup
(SV 206). These labs do not hold
classes and have both PC and Mac computers, as well as printers and scanners.
PC computers are also available for student use on the second floor of Emerson
Library.
Color Managed Print
Studio (CMPS)
8342 Big Bend Blvd.
(VAS/room 9)
Hours: by appointment
+ The CMPS is not a drop-in
lab (see above). Students
registered for a course requiring use of the lab must sign-up in advanc to gain
entry to the lab via an authorized
faculty member.
+ Studio lab fees are used
to offset the cost of paper and ink for course work prints
+ Students may print
personal work (with permission) however, each student must provide his/her own
paper and pay the Art Office $1 (cash or check only) per square foot
printed. (This includes test and
discarded prints.)
Webster
Campus
Bookstore
554 Garden Ave. 314-968-5936
Hours: Mon-Thu, 7:30am-6pm;
Fri 7:30am-5pm; Sat 10am-2pm
+ Students at the home
campus, the Downtown St. Louis campus, the South County at General American,
Winghaven, and the Westport campus, as well as students in one of the Online
Programs can order books through Follett at: http://www.webster.bkstr.com
+ Money for Textbooks
Program
Webster students enrolled at
one of the St. Louis campuses, or in the on-line program, who are anticipating
financial aid in excess of their tuition and fees may be eligible for the Money
for Textbooks program. This program allows students to receive an advance on
their financial aid, which can be used to purchase their textbooks and supplies
in a timely fashion. Maximum amount is $600.00 per semester. Complete the
on-line application form to apply. Application for the program cannot be done
in person or over the phone. For more information about this program, check
out: http://www.webster.edu/studlife/StuA/cheques.htm
Emerson Library
101 Edgar Rd.
314-968-6952 (circulation)
314-968-6950 (reference)
Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-10pm; Fri
8am - 6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 2pm-6pm
Emerson Library is dedicated
to supporting the teaching, research, and intellectual pursuits of faculty,
students and staff in Webster UniversityÕs worldwide network. The library is
committed to acquiring, organizing and preserving information and to teaching
users how to access and evaluate information in a variety of formats within the
library and remotely.
Media Center
8300 Big Bend Blvd., Room
128
314-968-6967
The Media Center at Webster
University strives to provide the best quality media related services possible
for the campus community, in order to accomplish the educational objectives of
Webster University.
In order for the Media
Center to meet these requirements, the following policies and procedures are in
place to facilitate the reservation and check out process. These policies and
procedures are in place to manage our limited quantity of equipment and studios
while meeting the high demand of both students and faculty.
+ Media center staff duties
do not include explaining how the equipment operates or what equipment is
needed for a particular assignment, such assistance should be found with your
instructors.
+ Only Media Center
employees are allowed to schedule time in the reservation books.
+ Only Media Center
personnel are allowed in the equipment room.
+ The Media Center does not
loan or provide tools or office supplies
+ The Media Center / School
of Communications does not rent its labs, studios, suites or equipment.
Facilities are strictly for specified educational purposes only.
+ The Media Center provides
as a convenience, the sale of audio and videotapes. The Media Center cannot
always offer competitive pricing with local business, mail order or discount
stores. Tapes can be purchased by cash only. Persons paying by cash must provide
exact change. The Media Center
reserves the right to limit quantities sold.
+ The Media Center is not
responsible for any personal affects, projects or class materials used or left
in the facilities.
+ You must have your media
card to access Media CenterÕs field equipment. If you lose your card a new one
must be acquired, student IDÕs, driver license etc. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE.
+ All field production
equipment is reserved on 24-hour basis, with a one-time 24 hours extension per
checkout, if the equipment is not reserved by someone else. You must come in or
call (314-968-6967) at least two hours in advance to make such arrangements.
University and Department Policies and
Procedures
Full-time Art
faculty offer service as advisors to help students in class scheduling,
registration, degree requirements and program decisions. Art advisors assist with the details of
being an art student and tracking a studentÕs academic career. Every art student should be assigned to
an art faculty advisor. If a
student should find they are not assigned to an art advisor, or need to change
advisor, an Advisor Assignment form may be obtained in the Art Office.
An advisor
should help the student as follows:
ULTIMATELY,
EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER OWN EDUCATIONAL DECISIONS AND FOR
TRACKING ACADEMIC PROGRESS.
Students should schedule at least one meeting with their advisor each
semester for a program check.
PRE-Registration
Students meet
with their advisors during the Art DepartmentÕs PRE-Registration period to
register for the following semester.
Students planning to study in Vienna should PRE-Register with Tom Lang,
Jeff Hughes or Carol Hodson.
Notices will be posted in the studios announcing the dates. PRE-Registration sign-up sheets
will also be posted. Advisors meet
with their advisees during PRE-Registration to help coordinate course schedules
and sign any necessary forms prior to the official registration period (the
following week). Students help themselves by consulting the undergraduate
catalog, the current course schedule book, and the Art Student Handbook before
meeting with their advisor.
Students are not officially registered until they turn in their
registration forms to the RegistrarÕs or Academic Advising office during the
registration period. Students are
advised to register early to avoid being shut out of desired courses. Art students are not authorized to
register online.
Academic Load
The recommended
academic load for full-time students is 16 credit hours each semester. Students
in good academic standing must request written approval from the Academic
Advising Center to enroll for more than 18 credit hours in a single semester.
Students who take more than 18 credit hours are charged for the additional
credit hours at the per-credit-hour rate.
Schedule
Changes
Students may
change their schedules by dropping and adding classes (if the class is open) up
to and including the week before classes begin. During the first week of the term, students may add classes
with the permission of the instructor and the signature of the advisor. During the first two weeks of the term,
students may drop classes with the signature of an advisor. Students are financially responsible
for all courses not officially dropped by the deadlines. After the drop period, students wishing
to change (reduce) their schedule must withdraw from a class, which means they
will receive a grade of ÒWÓ on their transcript. The withdrawal period lasts through the first ¾ of a
term. ÒLast day to withdrawÓ dates
are listed in the calendar at the front of the current course schedule
book. Drop and add forms and
withdrawal petitions may be obtained in the Hunt House as well as the
RegistrarÕs Office and Academic Advising Center.
Concurrent
Registration
Current Webster
students may request permission to register for classes at other institutions;
however, they must obtain prior approval. The permission forms for concurrent
registration may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar and filed with
that office prior to registration at the other institution. This policy applies
to summer session coursework at other institutions, study abroad programs, and
other international study coursework.
Interinstitutional
Registration
Webster has
established a program with Fontbonne, Lindenwood, and Maryville universities;
Missouri Baptist College; and with Eden Theological Seminary that allows
degree-seeking students registered at Webster University for 13-18 credit hours
to register for undergraduate classes at any of these institutions during their
regular terms. The interinstitutional agreement does not apply during the
summer, weekend, or interim sessions, and students must furnish their own
transportation. Students may take courses at these colleges, universities, and
the Seminary if they are not offered at Webster. Webster students register and
pay tuition at Webster but attend classes and observe regulations of the host
institution. Students are also responsible for all lab fees, instructional
materials, or other costs associated with the course(s). Students register for
interinstitutional courses with the Webster University registrar.
Grades
Grades in art
courses are based on attendance, participation in the class, and on the
evaluated quality of the work produced.
Each instructor will have special criteria for ranking various
abilities, growth, understanding, comprehension, skill and performance. During the first week of class,
instructors are expected to make the requirements for each course clear to the
students. Students may take
elective courses for credit or pass/fail (no credit) with prior permission of
instructor and department, but may not apply those courses to major
requirements. Students electing the pass/fail option must do so by the end of
the second week of class. In any
particular semester, instructors may designate the pass/fail system as the
grading system for their courses.
In such instances, a student may petition the instructor for a letter
grade to be recorded on the transcript.
Students will receive warnings if their work is not satisfactory. They should arrange for a Friday
tutorial and an advisor consultation.
Students will not be failed without warning, except in the case of the
final project, exam, final critique, or excessive unexcused absences. In those particular instances no
warning is necessary. Courses completed with a grade of ÒDÓ do not count toward
fulfilling the specific course requirements of any Art major.
Grade Changes
Instructors may
reduce credit awarded to a student should circumstances warrant. If a student does not complete work for
a given course, the instructor may record an I (Incomplete). If the work is
completed to the satisfaction of the instructor within one calendar year, or
within the deadline established by the instructor, a grade change may be made.
After one calendar year has passed, the grade of I (Incomplete) will become a
ZF. All other grades are final and
may not be changed.
Undergraduate
The University
has two types of graduation honors: University Honors and Departmental Honors.
These honors are accorded at the time of graduation for recipients of
baccalaureate degrees.
University
Academic Honors
University-wide
academic honors (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude) are awarded to
students who have achieved a high grade point average across the curriculum.
StudentsÕ academic records must demonstrate excellence in a variety of academic
disciplines, including upper-division work outside their fields of study. Selection process details can be found
in the ÒAcademic Policies and InformationÓ section of the Undergraduate Studies
Catalog.
Department/Program
Honors
Full-time Art
faculty select the students awarded departmental/program honors for excellence
in the study in depth.
Departmental/program honors are based on the studentÕs progress and
achievements within the Department of Art.
International
Distinction
Students who
sucessfully complete all of their requirements for their bachelorÕs degree and
satisfy three core components of international education (second language
proficiency, study abroad, and an international field work/internship) will
have their bachelorÕs degree awarded with ÒInternational Distinction.Ó
Available in most of the Schools/Colleges, interested students should consult
with their academic advisor, or the director of the Center for International
Education (CIE), for requirements. The ÒInternational DistinctionÓ designation
is annotated on both the studentÕs diploma and official transcript.
Graduate
University
Academic Honors
The student who
completes a graduate degree (including all required, elective, prerequisite,
and transfer courses) while maintaining a minimum G.P.A. of 3.95 receives
Graduate Academic Honors.
Accelerated sequential degrees are excluded from the designation.
Departmental
Honors
A minimum G.P.A.
of 3.75 is required. Graduate
Departmental Honors are voted on by the Full-time Art faculty and are based on
contributions to the department, which includes assisting professors with the
needs of their classes, helping with the gallery, providing a positive example
to undergraduates, maintaining a good attitude in the studios and in class,
successfully accepting and understanding criticism, and showing real progress
in the direction and completion of oneÕs art work.
Students who
will have not completed degree requirements by graduation, but would like to
participate in the Graduation Ceremony must make a formal request to their
academic dean. Students should
send a written request to the dean with rationale and documentation. Approval will only be given if the
student can complete all their degree requirements by the end of the
summer. The studentÔs enrollment
history will be reviewed, as well as registration in the appropriate summer
courses to verify completion of requirements. Exceptions may be made for international
students per the dean. StudentÔs
approved to participate will receive a graduation information packet from the
RegistrarÔs Office, including cap and gown information. Students approved to participate who
have not completed degree requirements will not be listed in the graduation
program and will not receive a diploma until requirements are fulfilled. Other students completing their
requirements after summer should be deferred to the following spring ceremony.
Off-Campus
Employment
outside of school should be discussed with your advisor, so you will be made
aware of any conflict with class work, especially the amount of time involved
for studio work. Class attendance
and course work must take priority over part-time or full-time employment.
To learn more
about career-related part-time or internship positions, please call
314-968-6982 or visit Career Services at 568 Garden Avenue to establish an
online account in eRecruiting. To
view non-professional full and part time job vacancies available in the St.
Louis area, please visit Career Services to view vacancies in three-ringed
binders located in the resource area.
Work-Study
The student
employment program is designed to help students meet educational expenses
through meaningful employment.
Resources in Career Services help students find part-time work positions
on campus. Available positions are
posted on the student employment website at
www.webster.edu/homecampus/homes/studentEmployment.html. To learn more about available work
study positions in the Department of Art, go to the website above or contact
the Art Office.
Budget
ÒBudgetÓ
positions are currently not available in the Art Department. To see of full listing of student job
opportunities on campus including ÒBudgetÓ positions in other departments, go
to www.webster.edu/homecampus/homes/studentEmployment.html. Positions marked ÒBudget onlyÓ may be
filled by any Webster student, including international students without
International Work Study.
Department Policies and Expectations
After Hours
Pass
An After Hours
Pass and valid student I.D. is required to work in the studios after 11pm
during the week and after 6pm on weekends. After Hours passes may be obtained in the Art Office. When
working late, always straighten up and turn off unnecessary lights when
leaving.
Announcement
and Bulletin Boards
Announcement
Board
All students are
accountable for information posted on the departmentÕs Announcement Board
located in the V.A.S. hallway by room 9.
This board is used to communicate important information relevant to many
if not all students in the department such as review and registration
schedules, Hunt Gallery openings, Friday lectures, artist visits et cetera. Students may not post notices on the
Announcement Board without prior authorization from the Department Associate.