Chair: Louise Hamlin
Professors M. Flanagan, L. E. Hamlin, B. F. Moss, C. M. Randall, P. E. Thompson; Associate Professor B. Garand; Assistant Professors S. Y. Park, E. M. Riley; Adjunct Assistant Professor J. K. Lee; Senior Lecturers G. D. Auten, V. C. Beahan, K. Kawiaka, B. D. Miller; Lecturers S. K. Amos, P. Bowen, J. L. Caine, A. Carvajal-Hufschmid, S. Köhnke, G. Levant, C. E. Spurrier, J. D. Wilson.
The Department of Studio Art offers all undergraduates the opportunity to take courses in studio art. Graduate students may enroll in courses not filled by undergraduates. Requirements for the major and minor are outlined below.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Through endowments established in 1962, artists have resided at Dartmouth throughout the year. These professionals are actively involved in the making of their art on campus. They lecture on their work in and outside of the classroom and respond to student work on an individual and group basis.
VISITING CRITICS
Each term professional artists lecture on their work and critique student work. Such visits are intended to present a serious model of involvement within the discipline. There can be as many as three visiting critics a term. Attendance at the presentation of visiting artists is required of all students enrolled in a Studio Art course.
ENROLLMENT
All courses are limited in size. Pre-enrollment via computerized registration is encouraged. After pre-enrollment, students should contact the department administrator to be put on a waitlist. Interested students are encouraged to attend the first class to see if a space is available.
Studio Art courses are open only to Dartmouth students who are enrolled full time in the College. This enrollment includes special undergraduates at Dartmouth on the Twelve-College Exchange. No Studio Art course may be audited.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR
The Studio Art major consists of 10 courses. The Department offers courses in architecture, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Drawing I is prerequisite to courses in architecture, painting, photography, and printmaking, and to upper level drawing and sculpture courses. There are no prerequisites for Drawing I, Sculpture I, or Special Topics.
Since class size is limited and enrollments are heavy, Drawing I should be completed as early as possible.
Additional requirements for the major: Studio Art 16, Studio Art 20, Studio Art 25, Studio Art 76, Studio Art 77, one Art History course, and three of the following: Studio Art 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 65, 66, 68, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75 or 90.
Studio Art 76 and 77 serve as the culminating experience in the major. Students are strongly encouraged to complete at least 3 course levels in one area of focus before taking senior seminar. The Senior Seminar work will be evaluated by the Studio Art Department faculty and outside examiners. Participation in a senior exhibition is a required part of the major.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
Seven courses in Studio Art, with Studio Art 15, 16 and 25 required. Four additional courses, two of which must be in any one of the following six areas: architecture, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.
HONORS PROGRAM
The Honors Program consists of a two-term course of study, completed during the class context of Senior Seminar I and II. To be eligible for the Honors Program, students must have achieved the following, by the end of junior year: a 3.0 general college average; a 3.4 average in all Studio Art Major courses; Drawing I and Drawing II; and three terms of study in a specific area of architecture, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture (e.g., Sculpture I, Sculpture II, and Sculpture III). By the end of senior fall term, students must: have two professors who will advise them on their honors project throughout Senior Seminar; submit a typed proposal outlining their final project, along with 10 images of their work. Studio Art majors will be notified in writing of procedures for Honors. An honors thesis is required by the end of spring term. Honors, if granted, is bestowed at the end of spring term.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Transfer credit is considered for Studio Art majors with junior standing. Application for prior approval must be made by the first day of the Dartmouth term immediately preceding the first day of the intended transfer term. Prior to enrolling, discussion of the nature, content, and reason for taking the course should occur with the major advisor or Chair of the Department. The Department requires a portfolio review upon completion of the course. No more than two courses can be substituted for those required for the major.