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INDIANA UNIVERSITYHERRON SCHOOL OF ARTHerron Fesler Hall (HF) 2011701 N. Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202(317) 920-2416 / (317) 920-2418www.herron.iupui.edu
40IUPUI All-Campus Bulletin 2004-06Contents41414141414141414141Herron School of cesHerron GalleryIndianapolis Museums and GalleriesVisiting Artist Lecture Series41 Admission41 Admission with Transfer Credit42 Readmission of Former Students42 Academic Sequencing42 Herron Expenses42 Review for Advancement42 Academic Policies and Regulations42 Attendance42 Dean’s List42 Academic Probation42 Academic Dismissal42 Petition for Readmission42 Academic Forgiveness42 Pass-Fail Option43 Graduation43 General Requirements for a BaccalaureateDegree43 Requirements for a Second Degree43 Herron Scholarships43 Entering Student Portfolio Scholarships43 Continuing Student Scholarships43 Student Services43 Student Activities43 Alumni Association43 Career Counseling and Placement43 International Travel43School Requirements: First-YearFoundation Program44 Bachelor of Fine Arts Programs44 General Academic Requirements44 Ceramics45 Furniture Design45 General Fine Arts46 Painting46 Photography46 Printmaking47 Sculpture47 Visual Communication48 Capstone Experience48 Art Education Programs48 The Bachelor of Art Education Degree49 The Bachelor of Art Education plus theBachelor of Fine Arts50 The Master of Art Education Degree51Art History Program53 Options for Nonmajors53 Elective Courses53 Community Art Programs53 Continuing Education54 Courses54 Art Courses for Nonmajors54 Art Degree Foundation Program54 Art Degree Senior Capstones and ResearchCourses54 Art Education54 Art History55 Book Arts55 Ceramics56 Drawing56 Furniture Design56 Illustration56 Painting56 Photography57 Printmaking57 Sculpture58 Visual Communication59 Faculty59 Administrative Officers59 Resident Faculty59 Faculty Emeriti59 Gallery59 Library
Herron School of ArtHerron School ofArtHistoryThe Herron School of Art boasts a rich tradition. Theroots of the school were planted in 1877, when it wasestablished as the first school in Indiana dedicated tothe teaching of art on a professional level. Afterseveral years of intermittent instruction, the schoolresumed on a permanent basis in 1902. The HerronSchool of Art has completed over 100 years ofuninterrupted education in art. Through the years, theschool has become a nationally recognized institution.In 1967 the Herron School of Art became a school ofIndiana University. Two years later, with the creation ofIndiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis(IUPUI), Herron became part of this innovativeapproach to higher education. Herron celebrated 100years of arts education in 2002-03. As a professionalart school within a university, Herron offers students afull range of university resources. Yet Herron retainsthe comfortable, efficient size and friendly spirit of anindependent college of art.MissionThe primary mission of the Herron School of Art is toprovide quality education for students committed tocareers in the visual arts, including ceramics,painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visualcommunication, furniture design, art education, andart history. Herron also offers courses to providevisual literacy and an understanding of the visual artsfor students who are not majoring in art and for otherinterested members of the community. The school’ssize, numerous programs, and location in downtownIndianapolis create multiple opportunities forstudents to grow in their own disciplines. For moreinformation about Herron School of Art, visit ourWorld Wide Web page at www.herron.iupui.edu.DegreesThe Herron School of Art educates students seekingprofessional careers in the fine arts, visualcommunication, art history, and art education.Degrees currently offered are the Bachelor of FineArts (B.F.A.), the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in art history,the Bachelor of Art Education (B.A.E.), and theMaster of Art Education (M.A.E.).AccreditationThe Herron School of Art is an accredited institutionalmember of the National Association of Schools of Artand Design (NASAD) since 1952. Herron is alsoaccredited as a school of Indiana University by theNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools andby the Teacher Training Licensing Commission of theIndiana State Board of Education.FacultyThe Herron School of Art faculty is made up of artists,designers, art historians, art educators, and scholarsengaged in the integrated activities of teaching andresearch. Faculty in the school believe a high level ofprofessional activity not only enhances teaching butalso provides students with models upon which topattern their own careers. The faculty is consistentlyrecognized with awards, commissions, exhibitions,and publications both regionally and nationally. Theexpertise of the Herron faculty is further extended bya program of visiting artists and lecturers from theIndianapolis community and throughout the nation.ResourcesHerron GalleryThe Herron Gallery is a nonprofit visual art gallerythat provides the community, local high schoolstudents, and IUPUI students, faculty, and staff withfirsthand exposure to contemporary works of artcreated by regional, national, and international artists.The gallery is committed to a program of sevenexhibits each year that explore all areas of visualartistic expression. The gallery holds annual studentand senior exhibitions, and facilitates an ongoingseries of faculty exhibitions within its 1,800 squarefeet.Each year’s exhibit schedule is coordinated with theschool’s lecture series to provide a broaderunderstanding of the works presented at any giventime. In addition, workshops are conducted byvisiting/exhibiting artists to give students theopportunity to work directly with recognizedprofessionals.The gallery is intended as an educational resource forstudents as well as the community. Each exhibit isaccompanied by an announcement and a publicopening. A mailing list exists for anyone interested inreceiving gallery information. Informal talks areavailable, and group visits are encouraged.The gallery is staffed by a full time director/curatorand hourly student employees placed through theuniversity’s work-study program. The gallery is openduring the academic year, with additional exhibitionsand hours that vary. All shows are free and open tothe public. Interested persons may visit the gallery,located in the Museum Building at Herron School ofArt. Call for current gallery hours and an exhibitionschedule at (317) 920-2420.Indianapolis Museums andGalleriesThe Indianapolis Museum of Art, the seventh largestart museum in the country, is housed in a spectacularfacility on the former Eli Lilly estate at Oldfields. Thisfine museum features a notable permanent collectionand a lively program of changing exhibitions. TheIndiana State Museum, The Eiteljorg Museum and TheChildren’s Museum are moments from Herron.41Visitng Artist Lecture SeriesThe Visiting Artist Lecture Series informs andenlightens students, faculty and the community aboutthe world of contemporary art. Artists, critics, andhistorians from all over the world are invited to speakat Herron, lecturing on their art, writings, or creativeresearch. Visiting artists also work with students inthe classroom, present workshops, or collaborate oncommunity projects. The Lecture Series is a vitalresource not only for Herron’s students, but also foranyone in Indianapolis interested in contemporaryart.AdmissionAdmission to the Herron School of Art is based on thestudent’s previous school record and may alsorequire a visual portfolio. All Herron applicants mustfirst qualify for admission to IUPUI through theiracademic profile. Students may be admitted toHerron based upon outstanding academicachievements. Other students who qualify foradmission to IUPUI may be admitted to Herronthrough a visual portfolio.Students enrolled at other schools or divisions ofIUPUI or IU may apply for Herron admission thesemester prior to beginning Herron courses. Totransfer, they must have at least 12 credits that applytoward a Herron degree and a 2.30 cumulative gradepoint average. Students must file an application forcurrent students for priority admission by October 1for spring admission and March 1 for summer or falladmission. Please contact the Student Services Officefor more information.All students are admitted into Herron as pre–fine artor pre–art education majors. To be admitted to amajor, a student must go through the portfolio reviewprocess, which occurs after students complete thefreshman Foundation Program courses and 9 credithours of sophomore-level studio work. Studentsinterested in art history may be directly admitted intothat program and do not have to go through theportfolio review process.Admission with Transfer CreditStudents with transfer credits from other colleges oruniversities may be considered for the Herron Schoolof Art. Transfer students may receive credit forsuccessfully completing academic courses (grade ofC or higher) of equivalent content from otherregionally accredited institutions. Transfer credit forstudio art courses, however, is granted only frominstitutions with National Association of Schools of Artand Design (NASAD) accreditation. Credits for studioart courses from institutions not accredited by NASADmay be eligible for evaluation toward a Herrondegree by individual degree programs. Transferstudents ready to register for 300-level studio coursesmust submit a portfolio for review. Students who areeligible for advancement will be notified by theStudent Services Office after admission to theuniversity. Review dates and guidelines will bedetermined by the individual degree programs.
42IUPUI All-Campus Bulletin 2004-06Readmission of FormerStudentsFormer students in good standing who withdraw inaccordance with the regulations of the school andwho desire to return within two years should notifythe Herron Student Services Office. Students who havebeen gone for two or more calendar years must followthe current bulletin requirements and meet alldepartmental curriculum requirements offered at thetime of their return. All BFA students who interrupttheir major course of study for more than fivecalendar years are required to pass a portfolio reviewprior to enrollment in 300 or 400 level studiocourses. For Visual Communication students, nomajor course completed more than five yearspreviously will be accepted toward the VisualCommunication graduation requirements.Former students whose standing was not satisfactoryat the time of withdrawal, former students whowithdrew without compliance with the regulations ofthe school, and former students who were terminatedon the basis of performance must apply in writing tothe Herron Student Services Office, 1701 N.Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, forconsideration by the Student Affairs AppealsCommittee. See section on ‘‘Petition forReadmission.’’ Petitions are due to Herron StudentServices Office by October 15 for spring admissionand April 15 for fall admission.Academic SequencingThe studies at the Herron School of Art are sequential,in that a student moves through definite programs ofprescribed and optional studies on a year-to-yearbasis until all the requirements for a particular degreeare fulfilled.Students who fall behind in fulfilling degreerequirements at a particular year’s level will beexpected to fulfill those requirements in sequence,either in conjunction with or in place of coursesoffered at the next level. Conflicts in scheduling mayoccur when students try to make up requirements,and they may find that their enrollment must beextended beyond the original graduation date.Students are therefore strongly advised to carefullyplan their studies.Herron ExpensesA Herron student will spend approximately 1,100 onbooks and supplies during a school year. IUPUImaintains an art supply shop and bookstore atHerron. Modest lab fees are charged for materialsused in certain studio classes. These fees are subjectto change. Please request current information.Review for AdvancementIn order for students to be admitted into degreeprograms at Herron School of Art, they are requiredto pass a portfolio review for advancement. (Thisrequirement does not apply to art history majors.)To be admitted to the degree programs, students mustpass the portfolio review; therefore, completion ofportfolio review requirements does not guaranteeadmission into the degree program. The decision ofthe faculty review is final.For students interested in a fine arts degree, theportfolio review typically occurs during thesophomore year after the student completes all of thefoundation requirements, including two semesters ofart history and one semester each of Englishcomposition and English literature, and 9 credit hoursof 200-level studio courses. The student must alsohave a 2.5 cumulative studio grade point average anda 2.0 overall cumulative grade point average. Astudent may not take any 300-level or higher studioclasses until advancement has been approved.Students interested in art education must completetheir foundation year to go through the reviewprocess. They must also have a 2.5 cumulative gradepoint average. They will not be able to advance in arteducation until they pass the review and PreProfessional Skills Test (PPST), and are accepted intothe IUPUI School of Education.Transfer students ready to register for 300-levelcourses must submit a portfolio for review.Students who are eligible for advancement will benotified by the Student Services Office. Review datesand guidelines will be determined by the individualdegree programs.Academic Policies andRegulationsAttendanceThe work of the school is intensive; therefore, promptand regular attendance is required. If at any time astudent has a legitimate reason for not attending class,immediate notification should be made to the facultysecretary. Attendance requirements are set byindividual instructors. Students should keepthemselves informed of these requirements and areheld responsible for fulfilling them.progress toward a degree. When an undergraduatestudent fails to attain a C (2.00) cumulative gradepoint average in any two academic semesters, thestudent is automatically considered to be makingunsatisfactory progress toward a degree and istherefore eligible for dismissal.The student will be informed in writing by the dean ofthe school. The student will be withdrawn from anycourses in which he or she is currently enrolled andwill be placed on academic checklist, which willprevent registration for future semesters. Any studentwho has been dismissed under these provisions maybe readmitted only after one year has elapsed.Petition for ReadmissionStudents under dismissal may appeal in writing to theHerron Student Affairs Committee. The committee mayreadmit the student if it decides that evidence ofchanged circumstances indicates the probability ofimproved academic performance. Each petition isconsidered individually, and a decision is based onthe student’s academic history and personalcircumstances. Petitions are due to Herron StudentServices Office by October 15 for spring admissionand April 15 for fall admission.Students readmitted through this appeal process mustearn a minimum cumulative semester GPA of 2.30 orabove for the returning semester. Readmitted studentsfailing to achieve the cumulative 2.30 grade pointaverage are permanently dismissed from the HerronSchool of Art program.Academic ForgivenessStudents in the Herron School of Art are expected tomaintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of atleast a 2.00. If they do not, the dean will give themformal written notice of probation. Students will beplaced on academic probation for the academicsession following one in which they fail to attain the2.00 cumulative grade point average. They will also beplaced on academic checklist, which will prohibitthem from registering for future semesters until theymeet with a student services representative.The Herron School of Art forgiveness policy applies toformer IUPUI students pursuing a first undergraduatedegree who have been away from IUPUI and have notattended any other college or university, including anycampus of IU, for at least three years. Only studentswho meet the three-year requirement and have agrade point average not greater than 2.0 will beconsidered for the forgiveness policy. If the student’spetition is approved, all previously taken courses willremain on the permanent record but will not counttoward the student’s grade point average (GPA). Onlycourse credits with grades of A through C , P, and Swill count toward degree completion but again willnot count towards the student’s GPA. If a student’spetition for forgiveness is approved, the student entersHerron with a recalculated cumulative grade pointaverage of 0.00, after which all the rules of academicprobation and dismissal for the Herron School of Artwill apply. After approval, the student must complete aminimum of 32 credit hours at IUPUI. All eligiblestudents will be admitted under the Herron School ofArt curriculum in place at the time of admittance. Ifthe petition is approved, the Herron Student Affairscommittee has the authority to impose stipulations orconditions upon the enrollment of the student. HerronSchool of Art reserves the right to deny the acceptanceof credits from obsolete courses when the student hasbeen away from Herron for three or more years.Forgiveness may be invoked only once.Academic DismissalPass-Fail OptionA student in the Herron School of Art may bedismissed from the school when, in the judgment ofthe faculty, the student has ceased to make satisfactoryThe Pass-Fail option is available to Herronundergraduate students in good standing for amaximum of 12 credit hours of academic electiveDean’s ListDegree-seeking students in good standing who have agrade point average of 3.33 or higher with a load of12 or more credit hours for a given semester will beplaced on the Dean’s List for that semester. Studentscarrying fewer than 12 credit hours and a grade ofIncomplete in one or more classes will not be placedon the Dean’s List until the Incomplete is removedfrom the semester record. Students carrying 12 credithours and taking a course as Pass/Fail will not qualifyfor the Dean’s List.Academic Probation
Herron School of Artstudy within the total degree requirement. This optionmay not be used for studio courses or the requiredfreshman English courses, and it is limited to twocourses per year, including summer instruction.Under the Pass-Fail option, a grade of P (Pass) willnot be used in computing the grade point average, butan F grade will be so used. A grade of P will not besubsequently changed to an A, B, C, or D.and/or three-dimensional work, creativity andimagination, ability in drawing (preferably drawingfrom life as opposed to copying from photographs orother art work), and ability in the use of color,materials, and technique. Applicants must submit aportfolio of 10 to 15 pieces of original art works. Size,media, and technique are left to the discretion of theapplicant.Students electing to take the Pass-Fail option in anelective course must complete the required form inthe Student Services Office before the deadlinepublished each semester in the IUPUI Schedule ofClasses.Continuing Student ScholarshipsGraduationStudents expecting to complete a course of studyleading to the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts,Bachelor of Art Education, Bachelor of Arts, or Masterof Art Education must be in good standing and file anapplication with the Herron Student Services Office byOctober 15 during the academic year in which theywish to graduate. After they file this application, theirrecords will be reviewed, and they will be notified ofgraduation status by the end of the fall semester.General Requirements for aBaccalaureate Degree1. Complete the minimum credit hours as requiredby degree program.2. Achieve a minimum overall grade point average of2.0.3. Achieve a minimum Herron studio grade pointaverage of 2.0.4. Be in residence at Herron for at least twosemesters, and complete, while at Herron, at least24 credit hours of studio work at the 300 level orhigher.Requirements for a SecondDegreeHolders of bachelor’s degrees who have additionalacademic objectives may, if admitted by the HerronSchool of Art, pursue a second bachelor’s degree. Thestudent must earn a minimum of 24 additional credithours in residence and meet the requirements of theHerron School of Art and of the program in whichthey are enrolled.Herron ScholarshipsEntering Student PortfolioScholarshipsStudents who are applying to Herron for the first timeare eligible for scholarships based on a portfolioreview. General scholarship money is available to allentering portfolio applicants. The Helen Mowreyscholarship gives priority to Marion County studentsgraduating from Lawrence or Warren Township’s highschools. The deadline for all scholarship applicationsis the April 1 before enrollment.Portfolio Criteria Members of the Herron facultyadmissions committee will review portfolios based onthe following criteria: Application of principles of two-Herron students are the only competitors for manyscholarships donated directly to the school. Thenumber of these scholarships varies, they may be foreither full or partial expenses, and they are awardedon the recommendation of the Herron School of Artfaculty. In addition to the scholarships mentionedabove, cash awards are given annually for outstandingachievement.Student ServicesStudent ActivitiesStudent activities vary from year to year but have in thepast included parties, dances, field trips, programs byvisiting artists, and films. The exhibitions and openingreceptions of the Herron Gallery are well attended bystudents and involve considerable studentparticipation. Herron students may also availthemselves of student-sponsored activities andfacilities at other schools of the university.The IUPUI Student Assembly represents the Herronstudent body at the university level. Herron alsomaintains a Student Senate of its own.Alumni AssociationMembership in the Herron Alumni Association is opento all former students who have completed one fullsemester in good standing. Graduates and formerstudents are urged to keep the alumni office informedof their latest activities and addresses. Each graduateof the Herron School of Art receives a one-yearmembership in the Herron Alumni Association as agift of the association.Career Counseling andPlacementCareers in art are almost as varied as the artiststhemselves. Graduates of the Herron School of Art canbe found in professional positions throughout theUnited States and in various parts of the world. ManyHerron graduates in the fine arts go on to graduateschools to continue their art preparation. Many,however, also go directly into art professions, someworking full time producing their art, others workingas artists and illustrators for private and publicagencies, in museums, in galleries, and in many othersettings.Graduates of the Visual Communication Program havemany career options open to them, including designpositions in business, industry, and academic settings,as well as with advertising agencies and designstudios. Art education graduates from Herron havecertification to teach in the public schools in Indiana.43Many also teach in private settings or work withmuseums or public agencies concerned with art andrecreational media. Some graduates in art educationgo on to earn master’s degrees and becomepermanently certified. For a list of 60 different careeroptions in art, contact the Herron Student ServicesOffice.Information about employment in specific careers isavailable from placement offices, admissions offices,and department coordinators.IUPUI, in cooperation with the Herron School of Art,works on the local and national levels to assiststudents and alumni in career placement. Counselingcoordinators provide recommendations and maintaina schedule of on-campus recruiting dates bycorporate and governmental representatives.Herron School of Art has a World Wide Web page forall students and graduates who are seeking jobs. It isupdated weekly and lists part-time, full-time, andfreelance jobs for all fine arts majors. The jobs linepage is located in the student services section of theHerron Web page atwww.herron.iupui.edu/student services.International TravelThe experience and wisdom gained through travelabroad is vital to a student’s artistic growth. Studentsemerge from their adventures abroad with anexpanded knowledge of art, a deeper appreciation foranother person’s culture and way of life, and adifferent perspective on how they view art. Herron haslong recognized the value of such experiences andoffers summer programs to China, France, England,the Netherlands, and Belgium. The school plans toexpand on these offerings as resources becomeavailable and as new relationships develop with otherschools around the world. Scholarship opportunitiesare available through Herron on a competitive basis.Please see the international travel contact at Herronfor details on each program.School Requirements:First-Year FoundationProgramThe Foundation Program serves as a base for futurework at Herron. The Foundation Program studentdevelops drawing skills, powers of observation, anunderstanding of visual principles, and a workingknowledge of materials and techniques, whilebecoming more knowledgeable about art history. Theprogram is constructed so that students, through selfexamination and faculty counseling, will be able toselect intelligently the area in which they will majorwhen the Foundation Program has been completed.Much of the success of Herron programs has beendue to the comprehensive strength of the FoundationProgram and the basic preparation that it provides.The Foundation Program or its equivalent inpreviously earned credit (as determined by theAdmissions Committee) is a prerequisite for work inthe fine art and education degree programs.
44IUPUI All-Campus Bulletin 2004-06Foundation Program CurriculumSemester IF101Foundation Studio IThree-dimensional DesignC1111D101Life and Object Drawing IH101History of Art IENG W1312 Elementary Composition I, orL115Literature for Today orL105Appreciation of Literaturecredits43333Ceramics, Furniture Design,General Fine Arts, Painting,Photography, Printmaking,Sculpture, VisualCommunicationGeneral AcademicRequirementsSemester IIF102Foundation Studio IIC1211Design TheoryD102Life and Object Drawing IIH102History of Art IIENG W1312 Elementary Composition I, orL115Literature for Today orL105Appreciation of LiteratureTotal credit hoursBachelor of Fine ArtsProgramscredits4333332Students in all Herron B.F.A. degree programs mustsuccessfully complete a program of general academiccourses, as well as more concentrated studies withintheir specialties, to earn their degrees. Students arerequired to have 15 credit hours of art history and 30credit hours distributed in the humanities, life andphysical sciences, and social and behavioral science.The list that follows provides details on generalacademic requirements. See the description of eachmajor program in the sections that follow for a list ofspecialty requirements.General Academic Requirements for allB.F.A. StudentsArt History H101*, H102, H103*, and 6 additionalcredit hours in art history.Total: 15 creditsHumanities English W131*, L115 or L105*, and6 additional credit hours selected fromAfro-American StudiesClassical StudiesCommunications StudiesComparative LiteratureEnglishFilm StudiesFolkloreForeign LanguageJournalismMusicPhilosophyReligious StudiesSpeech and HearingTotal: 12 creditsLife and Physical Science 6 credits fromAnatomyAstronomyBiologyChemistryComputer ScienceFood and NutritionGeologyMathematicsPhysicsPhysical Geography (G107, G303, and G404)Total: 6 credits1If a student takes C111 in the fall, then he or she takes C121 in thespring. This can also be done in the reverse order.2Students not scoring well on the writing placement test will berequired to register for W130 Fundamentals of English, adevelopmental course, before taking W131 Elementary Composition I.3 C204 and C206 can be taken either in the fall or the springsemester.Social and Behavioral Science 6 credits fromAnthropologyBusinessEconomicsNonphysical GeographyHistoryLabor StudiesPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic and Environmental AffairsSocial WorkSociologyTotal: 6 creditsAcademic Electives An additional 6 credits mustbe taken from one or more of the above groups, i.e.,Humanities, Life and Physical Sciences, Social andBehavioral Science. Art history may not be used tosatisfy this academic elective requirement.Total: 6 creditsCeramicsThe ceramics curriculum develops an understandingof ceramics as an expressive artistic medium incontemporary society. The study of ceramic materialsand techniques is balanced with the study ofhistorical tradition and contemporary trends. Theceramic studio is well equipped so that studentsexperience the variety of technologies used bycontemporary artists. The program provides a solidfoundation for students pursuing graduate studies ora studio art career.Ceramics Suggested Plan of StudySophomore YearFallcreditsD201Drawing III3H103Introduction to Contemporary Art3C2043Beginning Ceramics,Hand Building3Studio elective3Humanities elective3Total15SpringcreditsD202Drawing IV3Beginning Ceramics,C2063Wheel Throwing3Studio elective3Art History elective3Social/Behavioral Science elective3Humanities elective3Total18Junior YearFallC304Ceramics III orC308Intermediate Wheel ThrowingC307Clay and Glaze MaterialsStudio electiveArt History electiveSocial/Behavioral Science electiveLife and Physical Science electiveTotalSpringC305Ceramics IVStudio electivesLife and Physical Science electiveTotal* Accomplished as part of the Foundation Program.credits33333318credits39315
Herron School of ArtSenior YearFallC400Individual Researchin CeramicsStudio Elective400-lev
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