These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.
Art is offered as a degree program leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Art. The Art Program at Castleton, while being a strongly humanistic course of study in which students develop skills in creative and critical thinking along with aesthetic and historical appreciation, is structured to provide art majors the opportunity to prepare for careers in Studio Art, Art History, Graphic Design, Art Education, or Photography.
Departmental trips to New York City galleries and museums bring students in contact with original historic and contemporary works of art. Many galleries and museums, such as the Hood Museum, the Williams College Museum, the Clark Museum, Mass MOCA, the Middlebury College Museum, and the Fleming Museum are within easy reach of the campus. The Art Students League, a campus club, sponsors visiting artists, film series, studio visits, and collaborative projects as well as trips.
Graduates of the art program have worked in graphic design studios and started graphic design and other art production businesses, worked in museums and galleries, entered Master of Fine Arts and other degree programs and, in conjunction with coursework in education, gained licensure and taught art in elementary and secondary schools in Vermont and other states.
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Art will be able to demonstrate:
Code | Course | Credits |
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ART 1011 |
Drawing IAn investigation of drawing media and techniques with emphasis on rendering from empirical observation. Proportion, anatomy, volume structure and perspective may be investigated. Experience in drawing the human figure and still life. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Fee A studio fee may be required. Every semester |
3 |
ART 1020 |
Introduction to Studio ArtsA studio course designed to introduce the concepts, motivations and theory of making art. Experimentation with various media in the studio environment. Consideration of conceptual and linguistic processes that affect perception. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Fee A studio fee may be required. Every semester |
3 |
ARH 2011 |
Survey of Western Art IHistory of Western Art as expressed through architecture, sculpture and painting; Prehistoric to Renaissance art. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetics general education requirement. Every Semester |
3 |
ARH 2012 |
Survey of Western Art IIHistory of Western Art as expressed through architecture, sculpture and painting; Renaissance to the present. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Spring |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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ART 1410 |
Digital Photography IThe student will explore the mechanical and electronic aspects of digital photography, as well as developing some of the basic tools of image manipulation. Instruction will include the aesthetics of digital images. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Prerequisite: Digital camera is required. Fee A studio fee may be required. Every semester |
3 |
ART 2211 |
Painting IBeginning strategies for painting in oils or acrylic. Emphasis is on process and investigation of various spatial structures in both representational and nonrepresentational modes. Material and historical concerns are integral parts of this directed investigation. Goals are the development of a formal vocabulary, visual sensitivity and manipulative skills. Recommended for non-majors. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Fee A studio fee may be required. Every semester |
3 |
ART 2221 |
Graphic Design I: Intro to Graphic DesignThis course will introduce students to the basic principles, language, tools and practice of graphic design and teach them how to apply concepts through visual problem solving and communication. Students will also learn the process of design: research, ideation, iteration, implementation via industry-standard graphics software, and critique. Fee Fee $50 Every semester |
3 |
ART 2251 |
Sculpture IInstruction in the theoretical and practical observation of form, space and its dimensional concepts. Abstract interpretation and working directly from the model. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Fee A studio fee may be required. |
3 |
ART 2311 |
Printmaking IAn introduction to relief printing and intaglio processes. Emphasis is on experimentation and exploration of the print as a vehicle of artistic expression. The relationship of printmaking to developing ideas for painting and sculpture is considered. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement.. Fee May have studio fees. Every semester |
3 |
ART 2420 |
Introduction to Art EducationThis course provides students with an introduction to teaching art in K-12 school settings. Students will investigate individual and social development, curriculum planning, historical and theoretical issues in art education, as well as instructional and assessment strategies relating to state and national standards. The class will include lecture, discussions, and hands-on activities in a variety of media. Fall, odd years |
3 |
ART 3150 |
Art Education: Contemporary Issues and PracticeThis course provides an analysis of current philosophies, theories, and practices in art and education at all levels of instruction. The course revolves around examining appropriate curriculum content, pedagogical approaches and human relations in diverse contemporary classrooms. The class will include lecture, discussions, and hands-on activities in a variety of media relating to state and national standards. Fall, even years |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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ART 2012 |
Drawing II
A studio course emphasizing perceptual and conceptual processes in drawing. Analysis and composition based on observation of natural form, man-made form and the figure. Students may take a second semester for credit. Prerequisite: ART 1011 or consent of instructor. Fee May have studio fees. Every semester |
3 |
ART 2212 |
Painting IITheory and practice of painting. Studio experience, critiques and historical reference provide a visual and conceptual basis for further investigation in painting. Students may take a second semester for credit. Prerequisite: ART 2211 or consent of instructor. Fee May have Studio fees Every semester |
3 |
ART 2252 |
Sculpture IIFurther instruction in the principles of sculptural form using a variety of materials and techniques. Prerequisite: ART 2251 or consent of instructor. Fee A studio fee may be required Every semester |
3 |
ART 2302 |
Photography IIThis course is designed for the intermediate student working in film-based black and white photography, digital photography, or both. Prior knowledge of the digital camera and Photoshop are assumed for students who wish to work digitally. Technical control and artistic expression are emphasized as students develop their visual perception and awareness of photographic possibilities. Topics covered may include digital scanning and printing, studio lighting, introduction to medium- and large-format cameras and introduction to alternative processes. A 35mm camera with adjustable aperture and shutter speed or a digital camera (preferably a DSLR) is required for the course. Film and paper are not covered by the lab fee. Prerequisite: ART 2301 or consent of instructor. Fee May have studio fees. |
3 |
ART 2312 |
Printmaking IIRelief, intaglio, monotype, and experimental processes may be explored. Drypoint, engraving, etching and aquatint may be addressed. Emphasis is on conception as well as technique. Prerequisite: ART 2311 or consent of instructor. Fee May have studio fees. Every semester |
3 |
ARH 3070 |
Art Since 1945History of European and American painting and sculpture from 1945 to the present. This course fulfills an Arts and Aesthetic general education requirement. Periodically |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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ART 3131 |
Professional Studio Arts IA studio/critique course for those seriously involved in any visual art medium. Goals of the course include the development of visual, verbal and conceptual skills necessary for long-range involvement in art. Fulfills program requirements for art majors only. Students may take a second semester for credit. Prerequisite: Junior status. Graded only. Every semester |
3 |
ART 4920 |
Senior Exhibition/PresentationSenior art majors who chose painting, printmaking, photography, graphic design or sculpture as their field of concentration are required to mount an exhibition of their work. Majors who elect art history as their chosen field are required to make a public presentation based on their intermediate and advanced coursework in art history. Exhibitions and presentations will be evaluated by art faculty. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of all other requirements for art majors. |
1 |
Art Education students must seek preK-12 licensure, focusing their experience partly in elementary and partly in secondary requirements, in consultation with their EDU advisor.