Paying for college:
| Change credit hours | Undergraduate |
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| Course Prefix & Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
| A 431 | Advanced Drawing | 3 - |
| To: | ||
| Course Prefix & Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
| A 431 | Advanced Drawing | 4 - |
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Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces) ADVANCED DRAWING |
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Current Course Description: Advanced study of drawing as a means of self-expression. Individualized and advanced study of drawing media, methods and issues. Non-objective and alternative media will be covered. Readings, gallery visits and critical writing will be required. Prerequisites: A430 |
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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. Non-objective and alternative media will be covered. Readings, gallery visits and critical writing will be required. Prerequisites: A430 |
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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. A431 is typically taught during winter term (in a combined course with A331), and focuses on advanced concepts in figure drawing. At the 400-level, students will build ideas to develop a working series that integrates the figure with individual interests and concepts. Students are expected to use their formal skills to support concepts that express personal concerns and interests. Advanced use of individually chosen drawing medium is expected. 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 |
| 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 |
| A431_form_syllabus.pdf | Download |
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