Review Of The Fine Art Programs Of The University Of Maine .
Review of the Fine Art Programs of the University of Maine at Presque IsleJune, 2013
ContentsI. Introduction3II. Fine Art Programs Self-Study41. Program Description42. Assessment of Progress Since Previous Review53. Program Resources64. Faculty Developments and Research16III. Fine Art Program Developments17IV. Numerical Measures18V. Conclusions and Recommendations25Appendix A: Semester Enrollments (Fall 2003-Spring 2013)31Appendix B: Faculty Curriculum Vitae542
I.IntroductionThe College of Arts and Sciences offers three degrees in Art: a Bachelor of Arts in Art; Bachelor of FineArts, and a Bachelor of Art in Art Education.As described in the college catalog, the B. A. in Art is designed to provide the individual the opportunityand the environment for the best possible education in the visual arts. Learning outcomes include thefollowing: (a) students will demonstrate technical skills in a given medium, through both quality ofexecution and presentation; (b) students will analyze and interpret artworks through formal, historical, andtheoretical frameworks; (c) students will create works of art that are intellectually challenging forthemselves and their audience; (4) students will articulate their creative process through oral and writtencommunication.The Bachelor of Fine Arts is described as a four-year program intended to provide the student with anextensive, studio-oriented education. There are no additional or differing outcomes provided for theB.F.A.The Bachelor of Art in Education is described as preparing teachers to teach the visual arts in the PublicSchool System principally in the United States and also in Canada. This preparation has two facets: (a)learning about the pedagogical implications of art education; (b) developing creative abilities in thelearner, while addressing intellectual, emotional, and moral issues associated with daily living. The GPArequirements for Art Education are a 3.25 in fine arts courses, art education courses, and generaleducation courses, and a 2.75 GPA overall. This is significantly higher than the GPA required of anyother education degree offered by the institution (2.5 GPA).This is the first formal review of the program since 1984, following the addition of the B.F.A. to thecurriculum.3
II.Program Descriptiona. Mission StatementStudents entering the University's Fine Art programs can expect an engaging atmosphere that encouragesindividual artistic and intellectual growth through a stimulating regimen of studio work, combined withthe historical context of a liberal arts core and a wide-reaching series of Art History Courses. Interestedstudents can earn a Bachelor of Art, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), and a Bachelor of Art in ArtEducation (B.A.A.E.), with concentrations in Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking, DigitalMedia, Drawing, or Painting. An Art Minor is also available to other degree majors.Faculty members in the Art Program, both full and part-time, are outstanding educators as well asworking artists, and all full-time faculty members regularly exhibit their own work. This creates anexciting creative learning environment that values real-world preparation. Peer and faculty critique is acornerstone of the program, one which affords seniors the opportunity to prepare a senior thesis seriesculminating with a solo show.The University campus reflects this passion for the Arts. Galleries as well as campus hallways arestudded with works by students past and present. and if you look carefully, you can catch a glimpse of anAlberto Giacometti sketch, or an Andy Warhol photograph. We encourage our students to further enrichtheir experiences by taking part in one of the annual New York City museum tours, or by participating inone of the highly popular Spring semester 3-credit Art Study Tour abroad.The Fine Art faculty also offers an interdisciplinary Film Studies minor that provides students anunderstanding of the development of cinema as an art form, as well as knowledge of its global context andrelationship with the other arts.b. Curricular OptionsAs noted above, the Art program offers three separate degrees: a B.A. in Art, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, anda degree in Art Education (B.A.A.E.). It also offers an Art Minor and contributes to the Film StudiesMinor and concentration in the English program.c. General Education Curriculum (GEC) RoleThe Art program provides a number of courses essential to the delivery of the General EducationCurriculum in the following area:Foundations of Knowledge and Learning; Multicultural ExperienceB. Diversity and global issues course (Art 411)4
Approaches to Learning; Humanities and Fine Arts:A. One course in literary writing and/or analysis (Art/Eng 116: Introduction to Film)B. One course in visual or performing arts (Art 101: Basic Design; Art 102: Three-DimensionalDesign; Art 103: Drawing 1; Art 107: Experience of the Arts)The course in category B of the Multicultural Experience component (Art 411) meets the followingobjectives within the Essential Learning Outcomes for the General Education Curriculum:5b. Students will better understand their own society through the study of different world intellectual,social, political, economic, or cultural perspectives and practices.The course in category A of Humanities and Fine Arts (Art/Eng 116) meets the following objectives:1a. Students will be able to use written and oral communication as a means to engage in criticalinquiry by exploring ideas, challenging assumptions, and reflecting on composing processes.2a. Students will be able to clearly and accurately identify and evaluate problems and arguments.4a. Students will capably access and manipulate information from a variety of venues.5a. Students will understand and appreciate the diversity and interrelationship of cultures locally,regionally, nationally, and internationally.In category B of Humanities and the Fine Arts, Art 107 meets the following objective:5b. Students will better understand their own society through the study of different world intellectual,social, political, economic, or cultural perspectives and practices.In category B, Art 101, 102, and 103 meet the following objectives:2e. Students will be able to produce a tangible expression of creativity.4c. Students will compare and contrast information in order to analyze, synthesize, and create newknowledge.Each of these courses has been assessed in terms of its General Education objectives within the pastacademic year.2. Assessment of Progress Since Previous Program ReviewThere is no formal program review on record in the Office of Academic Affairs since the B.F.A. wasadded as a curricular option in 1986. Few curricular changes have occurred in the B.A. and B.F.A. since1986, either in terms of programmatic structure or specific course offerings, the major difference being a5
general reduction in credit hours necessary for the B.F.A. In 1986, 45 credit hours were necessary for theB.A. in Art; 71 credit hours were necessary for the B.F.A. As of Fall 2013, 45 credit hours are stillrequired for the B.A.; 63 credit hours are now required for the B.F.A. The B.A.A.E. requires 71 credithours, including Fine Art, Art Education, and Professional Education courses. See Section III for anassessment of the curriculum of the current program.3. Program Resourcesa. CurriculumThe following tables outline the requirements needed to fulfill a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art, asBachelor of Fine Art, and a Bachelor of Arts, Art Education, along with existing minors (Art, FilmStudies, and Humanities) as described in the UMPI 2011-2012 catalog:1. Art, B. A.Fine Arts Requirements – 27 credit hoursArt 101 Basic Design (3)Art 102 Three Dimensional Design (3)Art 103 Drawing 1 (3)*Art 211 Art History I (3)Art 212 Art History II (3)Art 311 Modern Art History (3)Art 411 Aesthetics (3)*Art 499 Fine Art Senior Exhibition (6)* course also fulfills General Education Curriculum requirementSelect one of the following Art History courses:Art 312 American Art History (3)Art 313 19th Century Art History (3)Art 314 Art of the Near and Far East (3)Art 413 Renaissance Art History (3)Emphasis Area—15 Credit Hours: To create an emphasis area, select 9 credits form one of thefollowing categories and 6 credits from any other categories:Art History/Film: Art/Eng 116, Art 316, Art 400, Art 416Ceramics/Sculpture: Art 221, Art 242, Art 321, Art 492Photography: Art 251, Art 351, Art 451, Art 492Printmaking/Digital Media: Art 231, Art 235, Art 270, Art 331, Art 370, Art 4926
Painting: Art 104, Art 203, Art 261, Art 285, Art 361, Art 461, Art 492Complete a Minor for 18-24 credit hoursSelect General Electives to bring total earned hours to 120Total credits required for degree: 120Minimum cumulative GPA for graduation: 2.00Cumulative GPA in major and concentration: 2.252. Art, B. F. A.Fine Arts Requirements – 27 credit hoursArt 101 Basic Design (3)Art 102 Three Dimensional Design (3)Art 103 Drawing 1 (3)*Art 211 Art History I (3)Art 212 Art History II (3)Art 311 Modern Art History (3)Art 411 Aesthetics (3)*Art 499 Fine Art Senior Exhibition (6)* course also fulfills General Education Curriculum requirementSelect two of the following Art History courses:Art 312 American Art History (3)Art 313 19th Century Art History (3)Art 314 Art of the Near and Far East (3)Art 413 Renaissance Art History (3)Fine Arts Electives—30 Credit Hours: Develop a major emphasis area by selecting 9 creditsfrom one of the following areas:Ceramics/Sculpture: Art 221, Art 242, Art 321, Art 492Photography: Art 251, Art 351, Art 451, Art 492Printmaking/Digital Media: Art 231, Art 235, Art 270, Art 331, Art 370, Art 492Painting: Art 104, Art 203, Art 261, Art 285, Art 361, Art 461, Art 492The remaining 21 credits of Fine Arts electives may be selected from any of the above areas as well asfrom Art History/Film electives: Art/Eng 116, Art 316, Art 400, Art 416.7
Select General Electives to bring total earned hours to 120Total credits required for degree: 120Minimum cumulative GPA for graduation: 2.50Cumulative GPA in art courses: 2.803. Art Education, B.A.A.E.Fine Arts Requirements – 24 credit hoursArt 101 Basic Design (3)Art 102 Three Dimensional Design (3)Art 103 Drawing 1 (3)*Art 211 Art History I (3)Art 212 Art History II (3)Art 261 Painting I (3)Art 311 Modern Art History (3)Art 411 Aesthetics (3)** course also fulfills General Education Curriculum requirementArt Education Courses (30 credits)Art 281 Foundation for Art Education (3)Art 381 Art Methods I (3)Art 382 Curriculum Design (3)Art 383 Art Methods II (3)Art 495 Student Teaching (15)Art 498 Senior Art Education Project (3)Professional Education Sequence (12 credits)Edu 150 Exploring Education in Contemporary America (3)Edu 200 The Learner and the Learning Process (3)Edu 387 Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs (3)Edu 395 Internship in Teaching Education (3)Select Five of the Following 3-credit course for a total of 15 credits:Art 104 Figure DrawingArt 203 Drawing IIArt 221 Sculpture IArt 231 Computer Art IArt 235 Video ProductionArt 242 Ceramics I8
Art 251 Photography IArt 270 Relief Print and IntaglioArt 285 WatercolorArt 321 Sculpture IIArt 331 Computer Art IIArt 342 Ceramics IIArt 351 Photography IIArt 361 Painting IIArt 370 LithographyArt 451 Photography IIIArt 461 Painting IIIArt 492 Special Problems in Fine ArtSelect General Electives to bring total earned hours to 120Total credits required for degree: 120Minimum cumulative GPA for graduation: 2.50Cumulative GPA in art courses: 2.804. Art Minor (21 credits)Art 101 Basic Design (3)Art 103 Drawing 1 (3)Art 211 Art History I (3)Art 212 Art History II (3)Upper level art electives (9)Minimum of 12 upper level credits (300 level and above)5. Film Studies Minor (21 credits)Art/Eng 116 Introduction to Film (3)Set One: Select three of the following:Art 316 Contemporary FilmArt 416 Great DirectorsArt 372 Literature and FilmArt 376 Native American Studies (film iteration)Set Two: Select three of the following:Art 251 PhotographyArt 235 Video ProductionEng 314 ScreenwritingArt/Eng 400 Special Topics in FilmArt 411 Aesthetics6. Humanities Minor (21 credits)9
Courses in at least three Humanities areas with a minimum of nine upper level credits in two areas.Areas include Art, English, Foreign Language, or Philosophy.Four Year Course rotation (based upon actual 2010-2013 delivery of courses):ART CourseFall1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2Fall 3Spring 3Fall4Spring 4101 Basic Designxxxxxxxx102 ThreeDimensionalxx103 Drawing 1xx104 Figure Drawing107 Exp of Artsxxxxxxxxxxxx108 (new course asof 2013)116 Intro to Filmxxxxxxx203 Drawing IIxxxxxxx211 Art His Ixxxx212 Art His IIxxxxxxxxx221 Sculpture 1231 Computer Art 1x235 VideoProduction242 Ceramics 1xx251 Photography I261 Painting 1xxxxxxxxxxxxxx285 Watercolorxxx311 Modern ArtHistoryxxx312 American ArtHistoryxxxxxxxx281 Foundation forArt Eduxxx10
313 19th Century ArtHisx315 Women in Art(new course in 2013)x316 ContemporaryFilmx321 Sculpture IIx331 Computer Art IIx342 Ceramics IIx351 Photography IIx361 Painting IIxx381 Art Methods Ixxxxxxx403 Film Seminarx411 Aestheticsx413 Renaissance ArtHistoryx416 Great Directorsxx461 Painting IIIxxxx498 Art Edu Projectxxxxxxxxx492 SpecialProblems499 Senior ArtProjectxxx400 Art Study Tour451 Photography IIIxxx382 CurriculumDesign383 Art Methods IIxxxxxxxxAs no formal rotation on record exists for ART courses (historically, rotations have been maintainedinformally by individual faculty), this rotation schedule was compiled by examining the latest fouracademic years. It clearly illustrates several structural problems with the delivery of the ART curriculum.Some foundational courses are offered each semester, as one would expect (101, 107). However, somewhich are clearly foundational for upper division coursework are offered irregularly or not on a clear11
annual rotational basis (particularly 102). Other courses which are (or should be?) pre-requisites for evenhigher level courses are offered less often than would seem structurally sound (e.g., 203, offered fewertimes than 285, which is offered almost annually). Some very high level courses are even offered morethan twice within a four year period (e.g., 451). Some required advanced courses are offered only oncewithin the four year rotation (411), while non-required courses are offered twice (413, 492). It alsoappears that courses such as 316 and 416, which play a limited role in the curriculum, are more availablethan those that are required for B.F.A. majors. Finally, several courses in the catalog never appear at allin the (informal) rotation. These are all structural deficiencies which should be addressed.Individual course syllabi are available for review electronically, or as hard copy, from the office of theAdministrative Specialist to the College of Arts and Sciences (Nicole Like, Room 210, South Hall).b. FacultyTable II.1 Statistical Profile of the UMPI Art faculty, AY 2004-2013AcademicYearTotal ageof Adjunctto Full 01.625.3301.125.2001.25.27This data indicates that the overall FTE of faculty in the program has remained remarkably constant in thepast decade, even given the reduction in student majors and enrollments (see Numerical Measures below).In fact, the FTE for adjuncts remains nearly identical in the most recent academic year in comparison toAcademic year 2003-2004. In the last two academic years, .25 FTE of the Full Professor category reflectscourses taught by an ENG faculty member, who now teaches most of the Film courses (formerly taughtby a retired ART faculty member). In terms of staffing, particularly given the drop in enrollments, the12
program certainly maintains sufficient FTEs. However, in light of the declining numbers of majors, theprogram will need to think strategically about the specialization areas of any continuing faculty lines inregards to justifying the institution’s FTE commitment level.c. Program BudgetThe Art programs operate under the combined Arts and Sciences program budget of the University ofMaine at Presque Isle, with a current annual operating budget of 1,222,098.00, as illustrated below. Inaddition, a studio-fee based budget is provided to Art faculty with the express purpose of purchasingmaterials required for studio courses (or materials providing direct pedagogical/instructional support tothose courses).Table II.2 Arts and Sciences operating budget for 2012-2013.13
As the chart indicates, the vast majority of operating expenses is assigned to faculty lines, with a verylimited amount of funds available to Art faculty within Arts and Sciences. No in-state travel is allocated,and out of state travel ( 2,000) must be shared by a minimum of fourteen full time faculty members(Science and Art faculty maintain their own budgets in this area). The supplies and materials and printingand copying services must be shared by all faculty members (with Science and Art faculty, again, havingsome additional funds, see below). Thus, there is virtually no discretionary funding available and noability to budget major purchases and initiatives (indeed, even smaller purchases), unless funds may beprocured from other sources (i.e. Technology fee to fund new computers, Professional Development fundsfor travel and conference fees, etc.).The Art program maintains a separate studio fee-based budget, provided each spring and fall semesterfollowing the initial add/drop period. The most recent Fall (2012) budget is provided below as anexample:14
The Art Fees budget is comprised entirely of studio fees paid by students and is to be used exclusively foritems directly supporting such courses and programs. In previous years, a substantial portion of thisbudget was expended after the close of the spring academic semester to purchase “large ticket” items suchas Apple computers. Such purchases were done without clearly documented justification as to how theysupported specific courses and programs. This practice has been discontinued, with all purchases nowrequiring specific justification (if not immediately apparent from the purchase order itself) from theCollege Chair prior to authorization. In the past academic year, the majority of the Art Fees budget wasdesignated for student travel costs, underwriting major trips to New York City, Philadelphia, and far morefrequent trips to galleries, museums, and educational destinations within the state of Maine.d. Library Resources15
The library resources for teaching the concentrations within the Art programs are now less than adequate,reflecting further cuts from those indicated in the Academic Planning Initiative report of 1999-2000.Expenditures in library acquisitions have been frozen for three years with no foreseeable change in thatstatus. Previous to the start of the 2011 academic year, any library purchases were “ad hoc,” often havingto be made within the Fine Art budget itself. However, the Library has once again been providing a“book budget” to all full time faculty within the academic programs, although at a significantly reducedrate (c. 250/faculty member). Holdings of hard-copy journals have been reduced; the expansion of online journal access has not been able to compensate for these reductions, although the recent addition ofthe Illiad Interlibrary Loan program (http://www.oclc.org/illiad/) has provided some necessary assistance.e. Instructional TechnologyThe Mac lab installed in Spring 2011 (and updated in Spring 2013) is currently performing well.However, several software programs are outdated (at least two versions behind the current one) and needimmediate updates. This indicates a need fo
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