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:
- demonstrate growing competence in studio art skills such as drawing, painting, design, sculpture, photography, print-making and graphic arts.
- demonstrate growing competence in traditional art skills such as beading, regalia creation, quilting, tanning, tipi making, leather working and horsehair weaving.
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Chippewa Cree culture, especially its visual art.
- demonstrate the ability to discuss and write effective critiques of both literature and works of visual art.
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
| ART 145 | TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN | 3 |
| ART 120 | INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING I | 3 |
| ART 121 | INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING | 3 |
| ART 150 | INTRODUCTION TO BEADING | 3 |
| ART 201 | NATIVE AMERICAN ART HISTORY | 3 |
| ART 290 | ART CAPSTONE | 3 |
| | Electives | 9 |
| LIT 150 | INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
HUM Electives
Select 3 electives from the list:
Student Ed Plan
Associate of Arts Studio 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 |
Fall – Year 2
| | Degree Electives | 3 |
| | Degree Electives | 3 |
| CAPP 120 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS | 3 |
| | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| PSYX 100 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| | Degree Electives | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring – Year 2
Total Credit Hours: 64