Paying for college:
| Change credit hours | Undergraduate |
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| Course Prefix & Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
| A 430 | Advanced Drawing | 3 - |
| To: | ||
| Course Prefix & Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
| A 430 | Advanced Drawing | 4 - |
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Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces) ADVANCED DRAWING |
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Current Course Description: (This course was omitted (in error) from the 2011-2012 catalog. This is the catalog description from the 2010-2011 catalog): Advanced study of drawing as a means of self-expression. Individualized and advanced study of drawing media, methods and issues. Color media will be covered. Readings and critical writing well be required. Prerequisite: A332 |
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New Course Description: Advanced study of drawing as a means of self-expression. Individualized and advanced study of drawing media, methods and issues. Color media will be covered. Readings and critical writing well be required. Prerequisite: A332 |
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Justification for changing the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.): This course change proposal is part of a larger reorganization process to shift all studio art courses from 3 credits to 4 credits. This change will enable students to complete the program efficiently in a four-year degree plan. As a result, the reduced course load will allow students to invest more time per course and increase the potential for greater progress in each subject. This change will also ease the department¿s scheduling grid, and permit increased student access to studio equipment and workspace as students prepare artwork between class sessions. This change in credits will align our program with art programs in both the 4-year universities and 2-year community colleges in Oregon. Students transferring from quarter and/or semester academic programs will typically experience more accurate credit equivalencies with WOU art courses under this proposed system. A430 is typically taught during fall term (in a combined course with A330), and focuses on advanced concepts of drawing and exploration of drawing mediums, including color media. Students learn color theory in relation to drawing media. At the 400-level, students work toward a body of work that exhibits advanced technique in an individually chosen drawing medium coupled with well-developed series content. Students are expected to use their formal skills to support concepts that express personal concerns and interests. Students are required to turn in a midterm and final portfolio for review and grading. Additional bi-weekly homework is assigned. 400-level students work on a research and writing component that supports and relates to chosen medium and individualized concepts. To adequately justify adding one credit of coursework, students will be expected to complete a proportionate amount of additional homework/drawing exercises outside of class time. Successful completion of projects will require approximately 8-10 hours a week outside of class time, a proportional increase from previous expectations. Expectations of student progress in the course will also increase accordingly. This course includes a research and writing project on contemporary drawing issues. |
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Students/Program affected: Art major, Studio Art minor, BFA. |
| Step | Approver | Decision | Timestamp |
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| 1 - Department | Jodie Garrison | Approved | February 19 2012 |
| 2 - Division | Scott Grim | Approved | February 22 2012 |
| 3 - Division Curriculum | Jodie Garrison | Approved | March 06 2012 |
| 5 - Curriculum Committee | Thaddeus Shannon | Approved | April 18 2012 |
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Comments: Changes description. |
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| 6 - Faculty Senate | Gavin Keulks | Approved | May 08 2012 |
| 7 - Dean | Stephen Scheck | Approved | May 09 2012 |
| 8 - Provost | Kent Neely | Approved | May 10 2012 |
| A430_CC_Change.pdf | Download | |
| A430_syllabus.pdf | Download |
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