General Studies – Studio Arts A.A.
Philosophy:
The Studio Art Option is an Associate degree program committed to the development of accomplished visual artists who are rooted in Northern Plains Native American cultural life, especially in the culture of the Chippewa Cree. The program is designed to prepare students to be basically skilled and disciplined in both contemporary and traditional art media, to be effective in writing and critical thinking, and to be prepared either to pursue art professionally or to transfer to a four year program for continued intensive development as an artist. This program recognizes the vitality of the visual language of Northern Plains Indian people. It recognizes the desire of many of today’s Indian artists to create art in both traditional and contemporary media.
Expected Learner Outcomes:
Students will:
1. Demonstrate growing competence in Chippewa Cree Arts and Native Arts such as design, color theory and composition.
2. Create Chippewa Cree art in its various forms, including painting, drawing, tanning hide, parfleche, beadwork, dressmaking, drums, tipi making, or hand drums.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of Chippewa Cree culture, especially visual art.
4. Create marketing materials for promotion of art work.
Course Requirements:
Students will complete the General Education and The Professional Core degree requirements as outlined in the appropriate sections with these specific courses required for completion of General Education Requirements.
General Education
Professional Core
Student Ed Plan
Native American Art - Chippewa Cree Arts
Fall – Year 1
Spring – Year 1
| ART 121 | INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING | 3 |
| ART 150 | INTRODUCTION TO BEADING | 3 |
| NASX 100 | CREE LANGUAGE I | 3 |
| WRIT 201 | COLLEGE WRITING II | 3 |
| | Natural Science Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 64