Art

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Art

Susan Van Scoy, Ph.D., Chairperson
E. Jane Beckwith, M.F.A., Associate Chairperson

The arts embody some of the highest aspirations of the human spirit.  Convinced of this, the mission of the St. Joseph’s College Art Department is to introduce students to the depth of this form of human expression. Students are exposed to art from diverse periods and cultures to develop their aesthetic awareness and deepen their critical senses. They are directed to create works that address technical proficiency, conceptual exploration and self-expression. Through observation and research, students develop their abilities to analyze and articulate the connections between art and life. In this context we endeavor to bring students to the awareness that art transcends time and embraces culture; it is our link with the past, our identity with the present and a means of informing the future.

Core Courses: For information about department courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements, consult the Core Curriculum Guide  .

Minor in Studio Art: 18 credits consisting of 1 art history/theory course and 5 studio art courses. 9 credits must be above the 100 level.

Minor in Art History: 18 credits consisting of 1 studio art course and 5 history/theory courses. 9 credits must be above the 100 level.

Minor in Fine Arts:  24 credits consisting of 12 art credits ( 1 art history and 3 studio art courses) and 12 music credits (including 1 music theory course, 1 music history course, and 1 music studio course). 12 credits must be above the 100 level.

Area of Concentration for Child Study Majors:  Art - 30 credits consisting of 5 art history/theory courses and 5 studio art courses. 15 credits must be above the 100 level.

Area of Concentration for Child Study Majors:  Fine Arts - 30 credits consisting of 15 art credits ( 1 art history/theory course, 4 courses in studio art), and 15 music credits ( MUS 100  , 1 music studio course and 3 music theory/history courses). 15 credits must be above the 100 level.

Programs

• Studio Arts, B.A. (SJNY Long Island)

• Art History Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)
• Digital Design Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)
• Fine Arts Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)
• Studio Art Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)

• Art, Area of Concentration for Child Study (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)

Courses

• ART 101 - Art History/Prehistoric through Medieval
• ART 102 - Art History - Renaissance Through Impressionism
• ART 103 - Art and Architecture in Western Europe
• ART 105 - The Visual Arts in a Global World
• ART 185 - Art as Communication
• ART 202 - History of Modern Art
• ART 205 - Art in the Non-Western World
• ART 215 - Art in American Life
• ART 220 - Women in the History of Art
• ART 222 - Art of the Renaissance
• ART 225 - History of Photography
• ART 227 - Issues in Visual Culture
• ART 371 - Topics in Art History
• ART 495 - Internship in Digital Design
• ART 498 - Internship in Art

A $65–$115 materials fee will be charged in all studio courses.

• ART 143 - 2-Dimensional Design
• ART 153 - Introduction to Sculpture
• ART 155 - Intro to Digital Art
• ART 160 - Printmaking I
• ART 163 - Crafts as an Art Form I
• ART 165 - Graphic Design I
• ART 183 - Drawing I
• ART 184 - Painting I
• ART 186 - Ceramics I
• ART 190 - Ceramic Sculpture
• ART 195 - Calligraphy I (SJC Long Island)
• ART 260 - Printmaking II
• ART 263 - Crafts as an Art Form II
• ART 267 - Advertising and Publications Design
• ART 269 - Digital Photography
• ART 273 - Introduction to Game Design
• ART 275 - Advanced Graphic Design
• ART 277 - Web Design
• ART 283 - Drawing II
• ART 284 - Painting II
• ART 286 - Ceramics II
• ART 295 - Calligraphy II (SJC Long Island)
• ART 370 - Topics in Studio Art
• ART 377 - Web Design Workshop
• ART 398 - Independent Study in Various Media
• ART 400 - Studio Art Workshop
• ART 470 - Senior Seminar in Studio Art

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