Art

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Thomas R. Payne; chair; Barbara J. Fedeler

The Art Department provides Wartburg students the ability to communicate with discipline and imaginative understanding about the visual world and its design. Through appreciation, experience, and production, art students broaden their creative and critical abilities and share these new skills through creating works of art.

The Art Department offers a variety of academic and studio courses in traditional and technology-based media. The limited size of classes and open attitudes of faculty encourage individual attention and a close working relationship. Through advanced courses and independent studies, students may pursue individual interests.

Intended Student Learning Outcomes

Art Major

Students will:

1. demonstrate their capacity for expression through the practice of creative visualization, organization, and conceptualization.
2. create, present, and evaluate artwork with high standards and technical skills.
3. understand the significant ideas, techniques, and developments associated with current styles and directions in art.
4. recognize and appreciate historical, contemporary, and multicultural influences on works of art in both traditional and nontraditional modes of expression.

Art Education Major

Students will:

1. demonstrate their capacity for expression through the practice of creative visualization, organization, and conceptualization.
2. create, present, and evaluate artwork with high standards and technical skills.
3. understand the significant ideas, techniques, and developments associated with current styles and directions in art.
4. recognize and appreciate historical, contemporary, and multicultural influences on works of art in both traditional and nontraditional modes of expression.
5. utilize a broad knowledge base to understand the effective teaching of art in kindergarten through twelve schools.

Graphic Design Major

Students will:

1. demonstrate their capacity for expression through the practice of creative visualization, organization, and conceptualization.
2. create, present, and evaluate artwork with high standards and technical skills.
3. understand the significant ideas, techniques, and developments associated with current styles and directions in design communication.
4. recognize and appreciate historical, contemporary, and multicultural influences on graphic design in both traditional and nontraditional modes of expression.

Programs

• Art, B.A.  
• Graphic Design, B.A.  

• Art Minor  
• Graphic Design Minor  

Major in Art Education

The major in art education is a full studio degree leading to a B.A. in art education. For additional information on teaching majors and endorsements, see Education  Department listings.

• Art Education (K-8 and 5-12), B.A.  
• Art Endorsement (K-8)  
• Art Endorsement (5-12)  

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