Students of art gain first-hand knowledge of the creative process and learn how to put creativity to work. The conceptual and the hands-on processes of making art go together in the art department.
The art department provides classes in drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. In 2010, the department moved into Ann Peppers Hall, a 25,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art studios, including digital labs for graphic design and digital photography, facilities for painting and printmaking, and a darkroom for black and white photography.
The Art Major
Arts Foundation
All studio concentrations share the following requirements:
ART 131 Drawing
ART 132 2-D Design
ART 145 Introduction to Sculpture
ART 159 Digital Imaging
ART 235 Introduction to Photography
One art history course. Students are advised to take as many art history courses as possible.
Concentration
In addition, Art majors will choose one of the following areas of concentration:
Sculpture/Ceramics
ART 140 Introduction to Ceramics
ART 240 Intermediate Ceramics or ART 347 Intermediate Sculpture
ART 448 Advanced Projects: Sculpture/Ceramics
Drawing /Painting
ART 233 Painting
ART 360 Topics in Painting
ART 434 Advanced Projects: Drawing/Painting
Graphic Design
ART 150 Book Arts or ART 251 Typography
ART 252 Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 352 Intermediate Graphic Design
ART 456 Advanced Projects: Graphic Design
Photography
ART 235 Introduction to Photography
ART 339 Intermediate Photography
ART 436 Advanced Projects: Photography
CAPSTONE: ART 495 Senior Project
The Art Minor
Choose two courses:
ART 131 Drawing
ART 132 2-D Design
ART 145 Introduction to Sculpture
ART 159 Digital Imaging
ART 235 Introduction to Photography
In addition, students will complete:
Three studio art courses, at least one of which is at the 200 level or above
Programme Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Arts graduating majors will:
Use visual language effectively
Conceive, develop, and construct professional level works of art
Compose effective professional materials particular to the world of art, such as an artist statement, digital portfolio, and curriculum vitae
Understand the relationships between the formal elements of a work of art and its conceptual basis
Our Mission
The Department of Art aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain an authentic and rich education in the fields of studio art.
To us, this means that students, from their first experience in our classes, will be challenged to think deeply and critically about art and apply their knowledge by creating original works of art. We treat each student as a serious artist and apply the standards of our field to the work students create.
Fields of Study
We offer exciting areas to explore your creativity, including:
Ceramics (wheel-thrown, hand-built, oxidation and reduction firing, raku)
Graphic Design (Macintosh workstations, large format printers, laser cutter professional scanners)
Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media)
Photography (black and white darkroom, digital, alternative processes)
Printmaking (letterpress, stone lithography, etching, serigraphy, relief)
Sculpture (woodshop, bronze casting, welding, stone carving)
Departmental Study Abroad Courses
Internships / Work-Study Opportunities
Additional Information
The Liberal Arts Within Art
Students who study art within a liberal arts setting have the enviable opportunity to understand and use the connections among various disciplines. Since art is about everything, having a breadth of knowledge helps student artists to create meaningful work that can effectively locate itself within the cultural and intellectual context of the University and the world.
Art Within The Liberal Arts
This might sound intimidating, but the passion and commitment to the field that we bring to our classes are paired with a delight in introducing beginners to the world of art. Because Redlands is a liberal arts university, all students must take one course in the arts. Many fulfil this commitment in our studio classes. This means that students with various levels of experience –some art majors and some beginners, populate our intro courses. As a result of this mixture, the courses are lively and interdisciplinary. Students are encouraged to apply skills from other areas to their work in art and art history.
Expected Professional Skills Of An Artist
Observation and drawing from life
Composition in two and three dimensions
Constructing innovative and original works of art
Using art tools in a safe and appropriate manner
Technical understanding of various art materials
Insightful and articulate critique of works of art
Development of professional portfolio in an area of concentration
Presentation and exhibit design
Grant, proposal, and artist statement writing
