You are in the official 2001-2002 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Faculty
Nancy K. Brian, Chair
Lawrence L. Anderson, Jennifer Bracy, Richard Delaney, Paulette S. Fleming, Charles F. Gaines, Ed Gillum, Patricia L. Hennings, Thomas McDougall, Richard McQuone, William E. Minschew Jr., Daniel G. Nadaner, Raphael X. Reichert, Stephanie Ryan, Diana S. Seah, Charles Shields, Gina Strumwasser
The faculty of the department offer diverse, skilled, and professional
approaches to art and design education. The methods of teaching
reflect distinctive yet complementary ways and means of introducing
their disciplines while guiding students through the program with
a sense of dedication and commitment to the education of artists,
designers, and scholars.
The facilities of the department not only include the requisite
studios, state-of-the-art computer labs, and support facilities,
but also include an art gallery and a lecture hall in an award-winning
contemporary art building complex.
Art and Design
The Department of Art and Design offers many exciting and creative
opportunities for students to nurture and expand their artistic
and design senses. Entering the 21st century, the department provides
a broad range of experiences that prepare its graduates for art
and design related career opportunities and artistic endeavors.
Students study and produce works that include state-of-the-art
computer applications, conceptual art, graphic design, and interior
design. The department has fine arts as its core and foundation,
while offering areas of study which allow for occupational preparation
in a variety of areas. The award-winning faculty is committed
to the idea that a foundation in the crafts of art and design
is an essential prerequisite to the production of works that show
sophistication both conceptually and visually.
Studio Art. Students produce works which encompass a wide
range of visual expression, from figurative, abstract, narrative,
and mixed media, to leading edge conceptual and installation works.
Experimentation is encouraged.
The history of art presents a platform for students to examine,
identify, and appreciate the visual arts from prehistory to the
present. Art history students acquire an understanding of great
art works while developing critical thinking skills.
Graphic Design. Through a combination of traditional drawing
and rendering techniques and state-of-the-art computer applications,
the graphic design option prepares students for careers in the
graphics and advertising fields, including graphic design, advertising,
publishing, film, and the history of graphic design.
Courses explore the many aspects of design, typography, illustration,
computer graphics, Internet design, the professional practices
commonplace in the field, and the history of graphic design.
Interior Design. The B.A. in Interior Design allows students
many unique opportunities in the field of design. The interior
design major is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design
Research (FIDER). Students use advanced computer-aided-design
(CAD) and animation programs as well as traditional methods in
developing sophisticated design solutions for a variety of architecture
projects. Interior design students gain an excellent foundation
in subjects such as color theory, space planning, presentation
techniques, rendering, drawing, building systems and codes, and
material and design for special populations. (Internship opportunities
are available.)
Career Opportunities
Completion of the art major -- or interior design major -- enables graduates to pursue advanced study leading to careers in fields such as:
Prospective students should contact faculty in their area of
interest to further explore specific career opportunities.
Students may also choose to pursue advanced degree work toward
the M.A. in Art.
Graphic Design Courses and Degrees