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 |
|---|---|---|
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 counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding Frame of Reference. 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 counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding Frame of Reference. 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 counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frames of Reference. 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 counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frames of Reference. Prerequisite: ARH 2011 if possible. Spring |
3 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
HIS 1125 |
The Ancient WorldThis course explores continuity, change, connections and comparisons within and between societies that developed in different regions of the world before the rise of Islam in the 7th century. We examine the historical texts and contexts in which humans communicated, complained, dreamed, prayed and made meaning of their lives in worlds that were very different from, and yet surprisingly similar to, our own. Fulfills the World Views Frame of Reference. Every semester |
3 |
HIS 1135 |
Global HistoryThis course introduces students to the discipline of history in general and to the field of global history in particular. It examines the roots and expansion of globalization - broadly defined as the growing interconnectedness of our world - from the rise of Islam to the 21st century. Fulfills the World Views Frame of Reference. Every semester |
3 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ARH 2030 |
History of ArchitectureHistory of world architecture from the 5th century B.C. to the present. This course counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frames of Reference. Periodically |
3 |
ARH 2710 |
Special Topics in Art HistoryCourses may be offered from time to time presenting particular areas for consideration on an advanced level. Topics may include art historical issues of areas of interest not included in our regular course offerings. Lecture or seminar format. As topics change, this course may be repeated for credit. |
3 |
ARH 3010 |
Classical Art: Greece and RomeHistory of Ancient Greek and Roman architecture, sculpture and painting. This course counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frames of Reference. Periodically |
3 |
ARH 3030 |
Italian Renaissance ArtHistory of architecture, sculpture, and painting in Italy from ca. 1200 to ca. 1600. This course counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frames of Reference. Periodically |
3 |
ARH 3040 |
The Art of Medieval EuropeHistory of European art and architecture from the fall of Rome through the Romanesque and Gothic periods. This course counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frames of Reference. Periodically |
3 |
ARH 3050 |
American ArtHistory of American art from the Colonial period to 1913. This course counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding Frame of Reference. Fall, even years |
3 |
ARH 3051 |
History of Nineteenth Century ArtWestern painting and sculpture from the late eighteenth century and Neoclassical period to 1900. This course counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frames of Reference. Spring, odd years |
3 |
ARH 3052 |
History of Twentieth Century ArtEuropean and American painting and sculpture from 1900 to 1945. This course counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frames of Reference. Periodically |
3 |
ARH 3070 |
Art Since 1945History of European and American painting and sculpture from 1945 to the present. This course counts towards the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frames of Reference. Periodically |
3 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ARH 4850 |
Capstone PresentationSeniors who choose to major in Art History are required to make a 50 minute public presentation based on their immediate and advanced work in art history. The topic should be approved by their advisor. Presentations will be evaluated by the art faculty. Prerequisite: Complete Art History requirements. |
1 |