The curriculum of the Art Department is designed to provide theoretical and applied study of the visual arts through studio and lecture courses. The objectives of the Art Department curriculum are two-fold:
• To offer a curriculum for students who elect the concentration, combined areas of concentration or special program options required for a professional degree
• To heighten the awareness and appreciation of the visual arts through expansion of the student's knowledge of art forms and artists, and their relation to society
The area of concentration, combined areas of concentration and special programs within the Art Department provide students the opportunity to combine general liberal studies with in-depth study in studio art and art history. The programs are designed to supplement students who are concentrating in areas other than art.
*A portfolio review is not required for admission into the Art Department, but can be submitted for consideration of merit scholarship at time of application.
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Concentration in Studio Art
Requirements:
• ART 101, 103, 112, 113, 114
• Two art history courses
• Two from ART 102, 215, 216, 265
• Painting II, III, IV (ART 212, 312, 412) or Sculpture II, III, IV (ART 213, 313, 413)
• ART 400
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Teacher Certification
Albright students seeking certification in art education complete requirements for a concentration in art and also courses required for certification. The art education certification is a K-12 program.
Requirements for Certification in Art Education:
- Art Courses
- ART 101 Drawing
- ART 103 Design
- ART 104- Survey of Art History
- 100 or 200-level Art History Course
- ART 112 Painting
- ART 113 Sculpture I
- ART 114 Printmaking
- ART 212 Painting II or ART 213 Sculpture II
- ART 265 Computer Graphics
- ART 400 Studio Topics
- Certification Courses
- PSY 100 General Psychology
- EDU 214 Early Field Experience
- EDU 301 Educational Psychology
- EDU 303 The American Education System
- EDU 350 Educational Technology
- ART/EDU 337 Teaching Arts in the Elementary School
- ART/EDU 338 Teaching Arts in the Secondary School
- SPE 215 Introduction to Special Education
- EDU 411 Elementary Art Student Teaching
- EDU 412 Secondary Art Student Teaching
- Specific courses required for PA Certification
- English (2 Units)
• Literature
• English 230 Communication Skills
- Mathematics (2 Units)
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Combined Areas of Concentration in Studio Art
Requirements:
• ART 101, 103
• One art history survey course (ART 105, 106 or 107)
• ART 112, 113
• ART 212 or 213
• ART 400
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Special Programs in Art History, Film/Video and Photography
Requirements for Special Program in Art History:
• Two courses at the 100-level
• Two at the 200-level
• One 300-level research course
Requirements for Special Program in Film/Video:
• One 100-level art history
• One introductory studio course
• Filmmaking I and II (ART 215 and 315)
• One 400-level studio topics course
Requirements for Special Program in Photography:
• One art history
• One introductory studio course
• Photography I and II (ART 216 and 316)
• One 400-level studio topics course
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Internships
The Art Department, in conjunction with the Freedman Gallery, offers an internship in gallery management that provides experience in day-to-day gallery management. In consultation with the department chairperson and under the supervision of the gallery director, students participate in the organization and installation of exhibitions, cataloging and inventory of the permanent collection, and advertising and catalog production, in order to become familiar with many aspects of gallery operations.
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Resources
An important component of the visual arts at Albright College is the Freedman Gallery where students can view exhibitions of nationally and regionally significant contemporary art. The monthly-changing exhibitions and the visiting artists lectures and performances provide additional educational dimensions for all students. The Berks Filmmakers Media Center, The Reading Museum and Art Gallery, as well as major museums within easy driving or commuting distance of Albright College enhance the study of art.
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Center for the Arts
The Art Department is housed in the Center for the Arts, a building specifically designed for the visual and performing arts. The Center for the Arts includes large studio spaces for sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, well-equipped darkrooms for photography and filmmaking, student studios and lecture rooms for art history. The Freedman Gallery, the Wachovia Theatre and Music Department are also located in the Center for the Arts, creating a stimulating environment for exploring and experiencing the arts and providing opportunities for collaboration between the visual and performing arts. The Center for the Arts was designed by architect Adele Santos and features a unique artist/architect collaboration in the form of a site-specific installation sculpture.
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