You are in the official 2010-2011 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Art and Design
MARTIN VALENCIA, Chair
Conley Art Building, Room 105
559.278.2516
http://www.csufresno.edu/artanddesign/
B.A. in Art
Areas of Emphasis: Drawing/Painting, Ceramics/Sculpture,
Printmaking/Photography, Crafts/Design, Animation/New Media, Art History
Graphic Design Option
B.F.A. in Graphic
Design
Areas of Emphasis:
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interactive Multimedia Design
M.A. in Art
Areas of emphasis:
Art Education
Art History
Interior Design
Studio Art
Interdisciplinary Minor in Media Arts
Faculty
Martin Valencia, Chair
Julia Bradshaw
Nancy K. Brian
Paula Durette
A. Sameh El Kharbawy
Paulette S. Fleming
Ed Gillum
Doug Hansen
Keith M. Jordan
Richard McQuone
Laura Meyer
Una Mjurka
Daniel G. Nadaner
Nicholas Potter
Stephanie Ryan
Joan Sharma
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 that 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 that 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 and B.F.A. prepare 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 history of graphic design, and the
professional practices commonplace in the field.
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 Council for Interior Design Accreditation, formerly 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 architectural 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:
- Art Education
- Art History
- CAD Design
- Computer Art
- Fine Arts
- Gallery Work
- Graphic Design
- Interior Architecture
- Interior Design
- Museum Work
- Studio Production
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