Department of
Art & Design
Student Handbook
College of Fine Arts & Communication
inspire, create, achieve
2011–12
Contents
Art & Design @ UWSP
Expectations—Respect
14
Campus Resources—Achieve23
Counseling Center24
Attendance Policy15
The Cupboard24
Classroom Environment15
Disability Services24
Know What's Up 15
Multicultural Center24
Appointments/Meetings15
New Student Brief
Student Engagement (SiEO)24
Posting Information in the Building15
Choosing a Degree/Emphasis 5
Student Rights & Responsibilities24
Smoking, Drinking and Drugs15
What is my entry status?5
Tutoring/Learning Center25
Use of Departmental Facilities15
Transfer Students5
University Bookstore25
Exhibition Materials15
Advising Essentials5
University Library25
Check your email5
UWSP Point Cards25
Opportunities
What technology do I need?5
Work Study25
Art and Design Exhibitions 16
What about storage space?5
Employment/Internships/Volunteering17
Scholarships/Grants/Awards18
Academic Policies
Program Info—Community
6
Study Abroad19
Art & Design Academic Standards26
Art & Design Degrees7
Academic Appeals26
Degree Comparisons8
Grade Point Requirements 26
Degree Requirements9
Misconduct: Academic Issues26
Get Involved!—Reach
20
BFA Portfolio Review9
Probation26
Student Organizations21
Foundation Program 10
Plagiarism26
Arts in Central Wisconsin22
Senior Capstone Experience 11
Research and Citation of Sources26-7
Galleries and Museums22
Transfer Students27
About Courses
Arts Events22
Credit-By-Exam/ Test-Out Policy 12
Visiting Artists22
Appendices—Connect 28
Registering for Courses 12
Faculty/Staff29
Changing your Major12
UWSP Colleges30
Adding/Dropping Courses 13
Being Alumni31
Permission Required (PR) Courses13
UW System Administration33
Course Fees13
Course/Instructor Evaluations13
Mission/Goals3
What can I do with this degree?3
You are Here4
About Art & Design @ UWSP
back to Contents
3
Mission
Our mission is to prepare you to succeed as artists, designers, and art
historians; to inspire in you a passion for the visual arts; and to establish
an environment for creative research. To that end, we foster:
✦
Skills in critical thinking and creative problem-solving
✦
Preparation as self-sufficient visual arts professionals
✦
Engagement in intellectual, cultural, and community activities
✦ Development of global and humane sensitivities
What can I do
with this degree?
We prepare you for careers in the
visual arts. Our graduates are
employed in commercial and
Goals for Art & Design Students
■ achieve significant technical mastery in the techniques that are
appropriate to your work ■ be introduced to examples of excellent
professional accomplishment at both national and international levels ■
develop a sense of what constitutes a serious design project or work of art
■ understand and articulate a coherent set of ideas and goals that are
embodied in your work ■ aqcquire considerable mastery of art historical,
philosophical, and conceptual ideas, both in art in a contemporary
context and in art of other periods and cultures ■ demonstrate your
competency by developing a body of work for evaluation ■ acquire
the professional skills and experience needed to pursue your chosen
professional paths.
private firms, government, industry,
and education. Some graduates
become self-employed professionals.
Specific careers in the visual arts
include: art historian, studio artist,
graphic designer, art or design
educator, museum or gallery worker,
curator, crafts program manager, arts
administrator. Some of these positions
will require additional schooling
beyond the Bachelors degree.
back to Contents
You are Here ✦
...in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA
...and in the Noel Fine Arts Center.
Art & Design is part of the College of Fine Arts &
Communication [ COFAC ] along with the Division of
Communication, Departments of Music, Theatre &
Dance, and the Suzuki Institute. Our college slogan,
“inspire, create, achieve” describes the path we
follow. These words apply equally to the students,
staff and faculty. Together we form an engaged
community in which to interact, learn, and grow.
4
✦
✦ Here you will find opportunities to explore your
creative and intellectual potential. ✦ Here you will
be challenged to work hard and establish your own
visual/conceptual vocabulary. ✦ Here you can
work collectively in student groups. ✦ Here you
can compete for scholarships and awards and find
venues to exhibit your work. ✦ Here you can build
community and realize your dreams.
✦
Above: map of Wisconsin from
Google Maps; Left: campus map
from UWSP web site.
back to Contents
New Student Brief
Choosing a Degree/Emphasis
Depending on what your career goals are you
will select either the BA or the BFA degree
program to follow. See more about
Degree Programs
complete a minimum of 15 credits within the
department for the BFA degree and 9 credits
within the department for the BA degree.
Advising Essentials
If you are a BFA student you need to choose
an Emphasis (2-Dimensional, 3-Dimensional,
or Graphic Design). You can adopt a double
emphasis, though a double emphasis requires
an extra year in the program.
In the department you are assigned a faculty
advisor, who is listed on your Degree Progress
Report (DPR). Your DPR is online—check your
myPoint page. You are required to meet with
your advisor each semester prior to registering for classes. It is your responsibility to
monitor your DPR and keep track of degree
requirements and talk with your advisor about
anomalies. Contact the Art & Design Office
if you decide to change your emphasis, your
advisor, or your degree program. What is my entry status?
Check your email
If you are a BA student you need to choose
either a Studio Arts Emphasis or an Art History
Emphasis. The Art History Emphasis has
additional requirements that must be met,
including an Admissions Interview.
When you first declare yourself an Art major
you will be a Freshman in the Art program regardless of how long you have been in school.
Transfer Students
If you are a Transfer student from another
institution your entry status will depend on the
number of Transfer credits granted. You must
In the Department of Art & Design many
important communications happen through
email including: announcements from your
professors, info about student advising dates,
exhibition and internship opportunities, and
scholarship competitions. Check your UWSP
email often, at least once per day. What technology do I need?
Because there are adequate computer labs
on campus, you are not required to have your
own computer. In fact, you may find that the
communal nature of the labs facillitates collaborative learning. Many students take advantage of computer discounts on hardware and
software before they graduate.
You may want to invest in your own camera,
however there are department-owned digital
SLR, point-and-shoot, and video cameras
available to check out in the Learning
Resource Center (LRC).
What about storage space?
As an Art & Design student you can sign up for
a locker and claim a flat file drawer in which to
store your supplies and work. It is advisable to
purchase your own locks for these. Often there
are additional spaces in the studios designated for class work project storage during the
semester. It is your responsibility to clear out
your locker, drawer, and work at the end of the
academic year.
5
Community
You are in a creative community.
Studios, classrooms and work areas
are shared by all.
You are expected to clean up after yourself
and leave our spaces in good order.
Thank you!
image of silk screen print by Ellie Honl
back to Contents
Program Information:
7
Degrees in Art
We offer two distinct four-year degree programs, the BA and the BFA. Either degree will enable you to move forward as
a professional—the choice depends on your goals (read below). We also offer a Minor in Art History.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Emphasis options: Studio Arts or Art History
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Emphasis options: 2D, 3D or GD
Admission to the BFA program is selective based on the BFA Portfolio Review.
BA Studio Arts
The BA in Studio Arts is designed for those who are interested in
double majoring in programs such as Arts Management, Biology,
Business, Communication, Psychology, or wish to earn multiple
minors. If you want to teach Art in the K–12 system, you will want
to work with the UWSP School of Education and you will need to
pursue teacher certification in addition to your BA.
BA Art History
The BA in Art History combines studio art courses with a strong
art historical preparation. The standards for this BA in Art are those
needed for admission into graduate study in Art History. Admission
to the Art History emphasis area is selective based on an evaluation
procedure where you must demonstrate both the ability and
the commitment to achieve and maintain standards required for
research at the graduate level in Art History.
BFA 2D
Two-Dimensional (2D) Emphasis Area includes the disciplines of drawing,
collage, illustration, painting, photography, and printmaking. You are
encouraged to experiment with various methods of art-making techniques
and to focus on conceptual development. You are required to build a
professional body of work for exhibition.
BFA 3D
Three-Dimensional (3D) Emphasis Area includes inquiry through book arts,
ceramics, installation, glassworking, and sculpture in all mediums. You are
encouraged to explore various additive and subtractive processes while
developing the conceptual basis of your work­. You are required to build a
professional body of work for exhibition.
BFA Graphic Design–GD
Graphic Design (GD) Emphasis Area is structured to teach you design
essentials, expose you to contemporary and historical approaches in graphic
design, and help you find your niche as a designer. You are required to build
a professional portfolio for public presentation.
Program Information:
BA—Bachelor of Arts
back to Contents
Degree Comparisons
BFA—Bachelor of Fine Arts
120 –130 credits
120 –130 credits
Studio Arts Art History
Emphasis Emphasis
2D, 3D and Graphic Design
Emphases
Foundations Level Courses 18 cr.
24 cr.
Foundations Level Courses 18 cr.
Upper-Level Art History Courses
6 cr.
21 cr.
Upper-Level Art History Courses
6 cr.
Art & Design Studio Courses
21 cr.
12 cr.
Art & Design Studio Courses
48 cr.
Senior Capstone Course
NA
3 cr.
Senior Capstone Courses 8 cr.
Total Art & Design credits
45 cr.
60 cr.
Total Art & Design credits
80 cr.
Other Degree Requirements
75 cr. 60 cr.
Other Degree Requirements
45 cr. (approximate)
Look online: Specific requirements for each Emphasis Area can be found in the course catalog here. Talk with your advisor about
scheduling your courses, tracking your Degree Progress, and your academic path. Find your advisor on your myPoint page.
8
Program Information:
General UWSP Requirements
Degree-seeking students at the UW–Stevens Point
must complete:
■ a minimum of 120 credit hours to earn the degree
■ the General Degree Requirements (GDRs) for a
baccalaureate degree, either BA or BFA
■
the degree requirements for at least one major area of study
■ a minimum of 40 upper-level credits (300-400 level credits)
BA in Art Requirements
To complete the BA in Art you must satisfy BA GDR requirements,
Foundation, Studio and Art History requirements, and maintain a 2.67
GPA or higher in all of your Art courses. In the Art History Emphasis
you must achieve a 2.67 GPA or higher in all art courses and
successfully complete the Senior Research Project.
BFA in Art Requirements
For the BFA in Art you must satisfy BFA GDR requirements,
Foundation, Studio, Art History, Senior Capstone courses, and
maintain a 2.67 GPA or higher in the Art major. Additional Emphasisspecific requirements are online here.
back to Contents
Degree Requirements
BFA Portfolio Review
Admission into the BFA program requires that
you successfully complete the BFA Portfolio
Review conducted by Art & Design faculty. In
the Review you present your best work from
studio Foundation courses and from other art
courses or independently completed work.
Your work should reflect strengths in the
Emphasis Area(s) to which you are applying.
At the time of the review, you may apply for up to two
Emphasis Areas (2D, 3D, GD). Admission to the BFA program
is limited. If you do not pass the BFA review, you may
maintain BA status in the department, though you must meet
university General Degree Requirements, which differ between
the BA and BFA degree programs.
You must take the Review before completing 24 studio art
credits. If you complete 24 studio art credits during the fall
semester, you must complete the Review the following spring.
Though the Review can be attempted only once, an appeal
procedure can be pursued.
9
Program Information:
back to Contents
Foundation Program
All Art & Design students must complete the Foundation
Program which provides training in the fundamental
principles and language of art, art history, and design
and prepares you to develop as an artist, designer, and
thinker. The Foundation Program consists of:
Studio Art Foundation ( take all 12 credits )
Art 101 Design–Two Dimensional ( 3 cr. )
Art 102 Design – Three Dimensional ( 3 cr. )
Art 103 Basic Drawing I ( 3 cr. )
Art 104 Drawing II ( 3 cr. )
Art History Foundation ( choose 6 credits; Art History student take all 12 credits)
Art 270 Survey Asian Art I ( 3 cr. )
Art 271 Survey Asian Art II ( 3 cr. )
Art 282 Survey Western Art History I ( 3 cr. )
Art 283 Survey Western Art History II ( 3 cr. )
10
FYI:
Your Foundation course work is a key
componenent in evaluating your application to
the BFA program. If you are BFA intended, make
certain to keep all of your work and take care to
document all of your 3D and ephemeral pieces.
Art 101 does not have to be taken before Art 102
Art 103 does have to be taken before Art 104
Art 103 is offered in the Fall semester
Art 104 is offered in the Spring semester
You can take either the two courses in Asian Art
History or the two courses in Western Art History
courses, or one of each, to satisfy the Foundation
requirement.
NOTE: check the prerequisites neede for the
upper-level the Art History courses before making
your choices.
Program Information:
BFA 2D or 3D senior capstone:
ART 490 Senior Seminar and
ART 491 Senior Exhibition
BFA GD senior capstone:
ART 419 Design Internship and
ART 491 Senior Portfolio
All BFA candidates are required to create
competent, cohesive, and substatial bodies
of work reflecting a serious commitment to
creative and professional achievement.
BA Art History senior capstone:
A
RT 492 Senior Research Project
This capstone course prepares you for
graduate and doctoral work.
back to Contents
Senior Capstone Experience
In 2D and 3D, your work will be exhibited in
a group show. You are required to apply for a
student research grant, prepare and defend
an artist statement, write a vita summary, and
generate documentation of your artwork.
In Graphic Design, you create a comprehensive
design portfolio of 10–12 projects and present
it to the public. You also develop a senior
research project and self-promotional package
including résumé, business card, and web site.
You must pass the Senior BFA Capstone
courses in order to graduate with the BFA
degree. If you do not meet the requirements of
the course, you can either repeat the course
or choose to graduate with the BA degree,
providing you satisfy the attendant General
Degree Requirements.
As always, you can discuss your options with
your academic advisor.
In addition to the instructors of record, faculty
review committees assist in the oversight of
students’ progress in the classes.
Art History Emphasis
You will produce a detailed, advanced scholarly
research paper and make a public presentation
on an art historical topic agreed to by the
professor(s). Prerequisite: admission to the
Art History emphasis area and at least 15 cr.
completed in 300-level or higher Art History
courses, or consent of instructor.
Studio Arts Emphasis
BA in Art with a Studio Arts Emphasis has no
formal Capstone experience requirement.
11
About Courses:
back to Contents
Before classes begin
Credit-by-Exam/Test-Out Policy
Registering for Courses
The Department of Art & Design has credit-byexam and test-out procedures for all general
degree requirement (GDR) art courses: Art
181, 270, 271, 282, 283, and 380. If you wish
to test out and receive credit-by-exam, you
must first confer with the faculty member who
teaches the course about requirements for the
exam and grading procedures. If you pass the
exam, the GDR requirement will be waived,
you will receive credit for the course, and the
course may count toward an art major and/or
minor if appropriate.
The Registrar's Office determines a specific
registration period for students to register for
classes. Currently enrolled students register
for spring semester courses in November and
for summer and fall semester courses in April.
You will be assigned a specific registration time
by the Registration Office; determined by your
classification and the number of credits earned
toward a degree.
The cumulative exam will consist of a specific
exercise or series of exercises different from
those used in the existing course. In a course
with a significant research component, you
may be required to do an appropriate project.
You may take a credit-by-exam/test out only
once.
Credits:
0-17
18-29
30-43
44-59
60-73
74-89
90-103
104 & Over
Classification:
Freshman 1st Semester
Freshman 2nd Semester
Sophomore 1st Semester
Sophomore 2nd Semester
Junior 1st Semester
Junior 2nd Semester
Senior 1st Semester
Senior 2nd Semester
In the middle of each semester, you will be
notified when the department will be advising
for the next semester. It is recommended
that you schedule an appointment with your
academic advisor to plan a class schedule
for the next semester, Winterim or Summer
classes. During the advising session, you
and your advisor will review your progress
toward the completion of General Degree
Requirements and major requirements and
determine a schedule of classes for the next
semester.
Approximately three weeks before the official
registration period begins, each faculty advisor
will post an advising sign-up-sheet on a
specified bulletin board—usually in the student
lounge area. It is your responsibility to keep
your appointment. Prior to meeting with your
advisor, use the timetable to plan alternate
classes for the coming semester in case you
cannot get your first choices.
Changing Your Major
Many undergraduates change their major at
least once during their academic career. The
process of changing majors is fairly simple.
Begin by informing both departments of your
intention. Talk with a representative of the
department into which you wish to transfer for
information on program requirements. Please
understand that changing your major may
lengthen the time to graduation.
12
About Courses:
Adding/Dropping Courses
Do not make a practice of adding and
dropping courses. Frequent dropping of
courses can cause failure to make satisfactory
academic progress, which can affect your
financial aid status. If you must add or drop a
class, follow the procedure established by the
Registrar. Add/Drop forms and instructions
are available in the department office.
During the first eight days of the semester, you
may add or drop courses with the approval
of the department chair. Courses dropped
during the first eight days will not appear on
your transcript. You may not add a class
after the eighth day except for extenuating
circumstances and only with approval by the
chair of the department in which the course is
offered, the instructor, and your advisor.
You may drop a course after the eighth day
and through the ninth week of the semester
after talking with the instructor or your
advisor. You need the department chair’s
signature. After the ninth week of classes,
decisions on late drops will be made by the
back to Contents
Adding/Dropping, Fees, Evaluations
Student Academic Advising Center and only
if the reasons for dropping are serious illness,
personal duress, or clearly beyond the student’s
control. If you never attend or stop attending a
class and do not officially drop the course, you
will receive a grade of ‘F’ in the course.
Course Fees
A grade of ‘W’ (withdrawn) will be given for all
courses dropped after the eighth day of the
semester.. You can accumulate only three ‘W’s
during your academic career here.
“Special fees” are sometimes referred to
as “course fees” or “lab fees.” The faculty
member teaching the course uses these fees
to purchase materials that will be used by the
class during the semester. By buying in bulk,
the department can purchase materials at
a discounted price. Typically, your lab fees
will purchase paper, canvas, clay, mat board,
illustration board, drawing materials, wood,
glass, printing plates, etc.
Withdrawing from the University
Course/Instructor Evaluations
Getting a ‘W’
If you need to withdraw from the University,
consult the UWSP University Catalog or
contact the Registration Office in the Student
Services building for information.
Permission Required (PR) Courses
Almost all Art & Design courses are Premission
Required or ‘PR’. Permissions are granted by
your advisor during pre-registration advising. If
there is room in the class once all Art & Design
students are served, the courses are open to
anyone with prerequisite and/or the consent of
the instructor.
Near the end of each semester, you are
given an opportunity to evaluate courses and
instructors. The results of the evaluations
are not only used to determine teaching
effectiveness and course content, they also
impact faculty tenure/promotion decisions and,
therefore, have potentially long-lasting effects.
It is important that students treat the evaluation
process seriously and use it in a careful and
responsible manner.
13
Respect
photo by Diana Black
Maintain an open mind and allow yourself to
be inspired. Commit to fostering an environment
of respect. Cultivate your passion to create and
your drive to achieve.
back to Contents
Expectations & Policies
Attendance Policy
In the Department, attendance to all classes
is required. If more than three classes are
missed, or if partial attendances occur (late
arrivals or early departures), your final grade
will be lowered. If further absences or partial
attendances occur, the grade will continue
to be lowered accordingly. In addition to this
department policy, each faculty member will
communicate their own attendance standards
to the class members. You are required to
adhere to the directives set by each instructor.
department announcements, notices, and
notes to individual students. Many department
announcements will be posted in the student
lounge area kiosks and bulletin boards. Check
these locations frequently. Many of your
instructors will communicate by email. You
should check your uwsp email daily.
Appointments/Meetings
In order to learn and be challenged to grow,
an environment of respect must exist in the
classroom. Bullying will not be tolerated in
any form. Your instructors should make clear
to you their policy on using phones or other
digital devices in the classroom. You are
expected to know and follow the expectations
of your instructors for each of your classes.
Although most faculty members are generally
open to you dropping by to chat, you should
schedule a specific appointment time to take
care of official business. Faculty offices, phone
numbers, and email addresses are listed in the
Art & Design office, in this handbook, in the
Microsoft Outlook email address book, and in
the UWSP Faculty & Staff online directory.
If you cannot make your scheduled meeting,
you should email or call to cancel the
appointment. All faculty members have email
and voice mail. Leave a message if the faculty
member is not available.
Know What's Up
Posting Information in the Building
It is essential that you stay informed about
departmental matters. All students are
expected to check their UWSP email daily for
Before posting or installing any information
or artwork in the building, consult office staff
about how to obtain permission to do so.
Classroom Environment
There are multiple policies about what and
where postings or installations can be made in
the building.
Smoking, Drinking and Drugs
Smoking is prohibited in all university buildings.
Only water, in sealed bottles, is allowed in
classrooms, studios. and computer labs.
Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking
areas outside the building. Drinking alcoholic
beverages in the building is restricted to of-age
adults during specified events. There is zero
tolerance for smoking, drinking, or drugs in
the studios.
Use of Departmental Facilities
You are welcome and expected to work in the
studios to complete projects for class. As an
enrolled student you have access to the studios
when the building is open and you can work in
the building after hours with a building pass.
Exhibition Materials
The Department of Art & Design reserves the
right to retain examples of student work for
exhibition purposes.
15
Opportunities:
back to Contents
Exhibitions
Carlsten Art Gallery
Schneider Student Gallery
Our main exhibition venue is on the second
floor of the Noel Fine Arts Center (NFAC).
Serving the university, local, and regional
communities in the Midwest, the Carlsten
Art Gallery is a premiere regional gallery
that mounts six to eight public exhibitions
each year. Make a practice of visiting the
gallery and discovering the work of national
and international artists and designers. See
Carlsten Art Gallery
Housed within the Carlsten Art Gallery, the
Schneider Student Gallery is dedicated space
for student solo, dual, or group installations.
Made possible through the generosity of
emeritus art faculty, Richard Schneider and
his late wife, Myrna, this gallery space offers
an opportunity for you to design and realize
a professional exhibition of your own work.
Proposals for exhibition should be submitted
in the fall semester, following existing
guidelines, to the Carlsten Gallery Student
Advisory Committee (CGSAC).
Scarabocchio Art Museum (SAM)
Located downtown, the Scarabocchio Art
Museum (SAM) provides opportunities for
current Art & Design students and alumni to
sell their work.
A joint venture between UWSP and the City
of Stevens Point, SAM was founded by Dr.
David Smith, UWSP emeritus faculty member
in Art. SAM's mission is to preserve Smith's
Scarabocchio-style original drawings, and
to provide a setting for performing and fine
arts activities that enhance the cultural and
intellectual growth of the community.
Visit SAM on Facebook
Student Juried Exhibition
You are encouraged to enter work in the
annual UWSP Student Juried Exhibition. Each
year a new juror from outside the university
selects work for this tour'd force of student
talent. It's very cheap to enter and it looks
great on your résumé.
Mezzie Cases
You can propose installation in the three
mezzanine cases on the second floor of the
NFAC. These exhibition cases are prominent
and deep enough to provide space for the
exhibition of both 2D and 3D works.
Public Art Symposium
A unique and rare opportunity, the Public Art
Symposium offers students funding for largescale public works on campus. Proposed
works can be permanent installations or
ephemeral events. Calls for proposals go out
in the fall semester. You must have a faculty
mentor to guide your project development and
if you make the first cut, you will present your
proposal to the CGSAC member committee
and the university administration.
Started in 2008, the Symposium is under
the auspices of the Carlsten Gallery Student
Advisory Committee (CGSAC), one of the
student groups in the department.
Cases in the DUC
The Dreyfus University Center (DUC) is a
central hub of campus activity. On the second
floor, a series of large glass cases are available
for installations. To exhibit your artwork here,
contact the current dislpay coordinator.
16
Opportunities:
back to Contents
Employment, Internships, Volunteering
Work in the Department
Design Center Internship
Arts Bash
Each semester various positions are open
for student workers. The department hires
students to work as gallery attendants in
the Carlsten Art Gallery, program assistants
in Graphic Design, models for Life Drawing,
catalogers and photographers in the Visual
Resource Center, shop attendants in the
Wood Shop, and assistants in the main office.
Because of limited budgets, preference is
given to students with Work Study.
Design Center is a unique enterprise—a design
firm inside the Department of Art & Design.
Graphic Design students are hired as interns
each year to work in the Design Center. Here
you collaborate with faculty on professional
graphic design projects for clients inside the
university and in the greater community. Visit
Design Center
An arts and community mash-up, Arts Bash
is a wildly popular event held each February
in the Noel Fine Arts Center. Art and design
students traditionally create wearable art for
a Runway show and have artwork for sale in
the Carlsten Art Gallery during the evening.
Theatre and dance students reprise past and
future performances as well as offering theatrical
makeup to attendees. All sales of art go to
scholarships for students in Art & Design and
Theatre & Dance.
You can donate your artwork to this event and
help support future artists and designers. Half of
the sale price goes toward scholarships and half
goes in your pocket. More on Arts Bash
On-Campus Internships
Quite a few academic and service units on
campus offer student internships. Graphic
Design students are required to have at least
one Internship for the BFA degree program.
Many find on-campus internships designing
posters, working for the student newspaper,
media services, or administrative offices.
Watch for calls for applications online, or
inquire about opportunities with the Graphic
Design Internship Coordinator.
Internship in London
The London Internship program is offered
through UWSP International Programs.
Students are overseen by the department
chair. Many of the London internships are
geared toward graphic design students,
though are available to interested Art and
Communication majors. This extraordinary
experience allows students the opportunity to
work in their desired fields while exploring life in
a new country!
Festival of the Arts
Held annually in the spring, this one-day event
features over 50 artists from around the midwest
selling their fine art in the Noel Fine Arts Center.
You can volunteer to help artists with set-up
and take down or assist at the free children's
activities—like paper marbling or fish printing—
during the Festival. Festival of the Arts
17
Opportunities:
back to Contents
Scholarships, Grants, Awards
Scholarships in the Department
Piotrowski Ceramics Award
Melvin R. Laird Award
In the Department of Art & Design a
Scholarship Competition happens every
spring and you are encouraged to apply.
There are more than fifteen different
scholarships available. Most are given
for excellence in work, though there is
one department scholarship given for
extraordinary leadership. At the BFA
Portfolio Review there is an opportunity
for sophomores to be nominated for
scholarships.
The Piotroski Award is a Purchase Award
for work in ceramics and is given annually—
usually in late spring—by the Murphy family.
The award process is competitive and
includes first, second, and third places as
well as two honorable mentions. Winners'
work is purchased for the Carlsten Art Gallery
Permanent Collection.
Exceptional individuals can be nominated for
the Melvin R. Laird Award. This $5,000 prize is
given annually to the most outstanding student
in the College of Fine Arts & Communication
(COFAC). If you are nominated, the process
to apply is demanding and the competition
quite stiff. A panel of judges is made up
of administrators in COFAC and award
representatives.
Juror's Awards
If you are accepted into the annual Juried
Student Exhibition, you may win an award.
Every year a different juror is chosen from
outside the university to select work for the
show and to assign the awards. There are
at least ten different awards which are given
out for excellence in different categories
or disciplines. Some of these include: the
Arcadian Press Award for excellence in
Graphic Design and the Schneider Award for
excellence in Ceramics.
Student Research Grants (SRG)
Twice every year there is a call for proposals
for UWSP Student Research Grants. The
work you do and the specific subjects that
interest you are good beginnings for research
in humanities and the fine arts. As an artist
or designer, your research could be a new
body of work or a new technique you want
to experiment with, which would become
a poster, presentation or some form of
publication. As an Art Historian, your research
will reflect your personal focus and would
lead to a paper, presentation, or publication.
The department supports student research
grants. More about SRG: Student Research
Grants
Chancellor's Leadership Award
On an annual basis, UWSP seniors who have
demonstrated a high level of leadership can
apply for the Chancellor's Leadership Award..
The application process is available online.
More: Chancellor's Leadership Award
18
Opportunities:
back to Contents
Study Abroad
UWSP International Programs
Short Programs
"Today’s business, governmental, and academic
sectors need university graduates with an
international perspective, one guided by firsthand
experience. The college years are the best time
to get that firsthand experience!" —Eric Yonke,
Director of International Programs
Short programs are study trips planned during
Winterim and Interim. Recent short programs
lead by Art & Design faculty include study tours
to Britain, China, Germany, Greece, and Italy. A
study tour to Japan that was scheduled in 2011
was post-poned due to the Earthquake and
Tsunami that devastated Japan.
UWSP offers many semester-long programs
and short-term study tours that take place
during the Winter, Spring and Summer breaks.
Unless specifically stated, all programs are
open to any and all students eligible for
admittance into UWSP.
Scholarships are available for all programs.
These are given to UWSP students based on
several factors, but merit, rather than need, is
a hallmark for most of these scholarships. You
are strongly encouraged to apply, and to apply
early as many scholarships have application
deadlines far in advance of the program dates.
Go to International Programs online:
www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad/
Semester-Long Study Abraod
(Spring Semester Only)
Foreign Language Programs:
France: Caen
Germany: Marburg
Spain: Valladolid
We suggest you visit the UWSP Foreign
Language Department's website for more
information on language courses and also to
learn about their scholarship opportunities for
UWSP students.
We offer more than ten programs on almost
every continent. Current 2011–12 offerings
include:
Hungary: Szeged
Classes in Hungary are taught in English, although
4-8 credits of Hungarian language are offered.
(Fall and Spring Semesters)
Semester in Britain
Internships in London
London, is a stand-alone program and a UWSP
faculty leader will accompany the group.
(Fall Semester Only)
Krakow, Poland
Classes in Poland are taught in English, although
4-8 credits of Polish language are offered. UWSP
retired art faculty is leading this trip.
Direct Matriculation Programs
Direct matriculation programs enable you to
enroll directly in the university abroad for multiple
semesters. You are able to take all classes there
for which you are have the prerequisites. Current
programs are in:
Limerick, Ireland
Liverpool, England
Christchurch, New Zealand
Sydney, Australia
19
Reach
Be open to new ways of thinking, push yourself
beyond your comfort zone, do the difficult
things—you will be better for it.
photo by Diana Black
Get Involved:
Association of
Art Historians and Scholars (AAHS)
Known in some quarters as “AArtvark,” AAHS
is a student organization devoted to Art History. The leaders are President (or Co-Presidents), Secretary, Treasurer, and Reporter, the
last being responsible also for the group’s web
presence. The group organizes many activities in pursuit of the members’ interests in art
history, including sponsoring visiting scholars
and other guest lectures, field trips (of several
degrees of scale, elaboration, and distance),
and other formal activities, plus a number of
informal activities arranged on an ad hoc basis
by anyone interested. This is the only organization in the state of Wisconsin that indulges
in the delightful pastime of Textbook Racing.
AAHS also looks after the interests of art history students as they conduct their careers
at UWSP, sponsoring a students-advisingstudents workshop in which upper-class Art
History students assist younger students who
have or may develop a special devotion to
the field. AArtvark members also assist in a
number of activities in the Department of Art &
Design in a volunteer capacity.
back to Contents
Student Organizations
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
Sculpt
We have a very active student chapter of the
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)which
sponsors many activities each year including
visiting designers, workshops, portfolio
reviews, fleld trips, and travel to design
conferences. AIGA also hosts the annual
nowHERE Graphic Design Conference,
which brings national and international artists
and designers to campus for a weekend of
workshops, presentations, and interaction.
Sculpt is a student group of artists and
alumni who are interested in three-dimensional
art including installation, performance art,
and sculpture using all kinds of matterials for
a variety of audiences. Sculpt's mission
is to build community through art and to
provide professional development and
educational opportunities for student artists
and community members through workshops,
internships, publication, exhibitions, special
events, visiting artists, and travel.
Carlsten Gallery
Student Advisory Committee (CGSAC)
Student Art League (SAL)
CGSAC is dedicated to displaying artwork in
order to create a better sense of our art culture
within UWSP and the community. CGSAC
creates opportunities for students to display
their artwork. The group manages and curates
work for the Mezzie cases in the Noel Fine
Arts Center and the Schneider Student Gallery.
CGSAC is also responsible for managing the
annual Student Public Art Symposium.
SAL is the department's oldest student
organization whose mission is to bring a new
awareness of the visual arts to the campus
and community. SAL hosts events each
semester, encouraging students to look
outside of the classroom for fun, challenging,
and professional arts-based experiences.
Events include the annual Student Art League
sale, visiting artists, open life drawing sessions,
and trips to Chicago, New York, and noted
galleries and museums.
21
Get Involved:
back to Contents
Arts Events, Orgs, Venues
Arts Events
Arts Organizations
Arts Bash happens in early February and offers
an opportunity to sell your work. Because it is a
fundraiser for scholarships you can sell your work
to help yourself and future students.
The arts are a strong component of our region
and generously supported by the community.
Some of the organizations that promote the
arts are:
Festival of the Arts, held in spring, also helps
raise sholarship money for you! Both of these
events take place on campus in the Noel Fine
Arts Center (NFAC). Put on by the Arts Alliance
of Portage County, ArtsWalk is an annual late
spring event where you can partner with a
business to exhibit and sell your artwork. In the
fall, the Hidden Studios Art Tour is a self-guided
tour of artist studios along the Ice Age Trail and
worth checking out.
Visiting Artists
Every year there are lots of opportunities to
learn from and work along side visiting artists,
designers, and scholars from all over the world.
Visits can last as short as a day or extend into
several week residencies. Do yourself a favor and
attend the talks and demonstrations—you will
be inspired. You will broaden your horizons and
further your career.
Arts Alliance of Portage County
Central Wisconsin Area Community Theatre
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra
Stevens Point Festival of the Arts
Stevens Point Sculpture Park
Galleries and Museums
On Campus our main gallery is the Carlsten
Art Gallery which houses the Schneider
Student Art Gallery. Contact CGSAC for
information about exhibiting your work here.
The Mezzie cases are also very cool spaces to
show your work.
The Agnes Jones Gallery, in the CPS building,
showcases works by Interior Architecture (IA)
students and exhibitions by Art & Design and
IA Foundation students. The UWSP Museum
of Natural History main facility is located in the
University Library.
Off Campus we have quite a few galleries and
museums in Point and the surrounding region.
A partial list—in widening circles—is below.
Stevens Point has Gallery Q Cooperative,
Riverfront Arts Center and the Scarabocchio
Art Museum (SAM). You can apply to exhibit
or sell your work at SAM.
In Wausau check out the Leigh Yawkey
Woodson Art Museum and the Center for
Visual Arts (CVA). In Marshfield visit the
New Visions Gallery. Amherst is home
to the Tomorrow River Gallery. In Port
Edwards you can find the Alexander House.
Sheboygan has the John Michael Kohler Art
Center. There are more galleries in the area.
In Madison the two biggies are the Chazen
Museum of Art and the Madison Museum of
Contemporary Art (MMoCA). In Milwaukee
two of the major museums are the Milwaukee
Art Museum (MAM) and the Haggerty
Museum of Art. Chicago, Minneapolis, and
St. Paul have too many to list. Make a habit of
going to see real live art. There are plenty of
galleries to check out in all of the small bergs
and major cities. Just Go!
22
Achieve
Inspire others
through your creativity,
compassion and drive;
achieve success by
overcoming obstacles
you encounter.
image of oil painting by Art & Design student
Campus Resources
Couseling Center
The college years can be an exciting and challenging time. It can also be highly stressful.
Social and emotional concerns can interfere with
effective functioning, quality of life, and academic
performance. The UWSP Counseling Center is
committed to helping students benefit from their
college experience. All currently enrolled UWSP
students are eligible for services. Most counseling services are free to currently registered
students with a few exceptions for some testing
and special services. Contact them for more
info or get an appointment.
The Cupboard
The Cupboard is a food pantry open to any
current UWSP student who needs emergency
or supplemental food. Thousands of students
receive need-based financial aid and hundreds
are enrolled in food assistance and WIC
programs. Many more students encounter
short-term financial emergencies and find
themselves choosing between buying food and
paying other bills.
back to Contents
The Cupboard is staffed by student
volunteers. A committee of dedicated
volunteers organized food drives, raise
awareness, and recruit volunteers. If you’d like
to get involved, please email Cari at sieococ@
uwsp.edu
Center (DUC), the MCRC provides students
with academic and social opportunities,
seeking to encourage the success of UWSP's
Native American, Asian American, African
American, and Hispanic American students.
Disability Services
The Student Involvement and Employment
Office promotes personal and professional
development of our UWSP students through
collaboration with the campus and local
community in offering experiential learning
opportunities to engage students as they
prepare for life beyond the university. Check
out what SiEO has to offer.
The Office of Disability Services is all about
maximizing opportunities for students to
succeed. A high priority is creating a rapport
with students so you feel welcome in your
communications with our staff. The Disability
Services Mission is to ensure that qualified
students with disabilities are provided equal
access and accommodations appropriate
to their disability in all UWSP programs and
academic pursuits.
Multicultural Center (MCRC)
The Multicultural Resource Center
(MCRC) at UWSP is designed to meet the
specific needs of students from traditionally
underrepresented groups. Conveniently
housed in Room 208 of the Dreyfus University
Student Involvement (SiEO)
Student Rights & Responsibilities
As a student at the UWSP, you have specific
rights and protections. You also have the
obligation to follow university policies.
Information outlining the expectations for and
by all university community members is found
at the Division of Student Affairs. Read your
Rights and Responsibilities.
—Resources continue next page
24
back to Contents
Campus Resources
Tutoring/Learning Center (TLC)
University Library
At the TLC, students can collaborate with
peer tutors in the following programs:
> Reading/Writing Tutorials
> Writing and refining papers
> Understanding difficult readings
> Developing effective study habits such as
note-taking, time management skills, and testing strategies. They also have: one-on-one or
group tutoring in the content of select math,
science, and foreign language GDR courses;
as well as computer guides to help you learn
to use computers and software better. Find out
more: www.uwsp.edu/tlc
Need to do some research? You can't
just Google the information you need. The
University Library is designed to support the
educational and research goals of the UWSP
faculty, staff, and students. Research Librarians
are there to help you find your way around
and to locate the resources—like books,
magazines, maps, DVDs, and more that can
help you aaccess a deeper understanding of
subjects. Go to the Library online:
University Library
University Bookstore
The University Store art department carries
one of Stevens Point's largest art supply
selections including: pottery, bookmaking,
printmaking, painting, drawing, presentation
portfolios, decorative papers, sketchbooks,
and much more. If they do not carry the item
you are looking for, they can special order at
no extra charge! For Bookstore hours and
more info: UWSP Bookstore
UWSP Point Cards
Often Art & Design students are unable to
eat a meal in the cafeteria because they are
in class during the hours of meal service. You
have several options from which to choose
which will allow you not to miss a meal. If you
are in this situation contact the Point Card
Office in Debot Center for specific information.
Arrangement must be made in advance of the
meal missed. The number for the Point Card
Office is 715-346-2012. You can go online:
Point Card Office.
Work Study
College Work Study Program (CWSP)
Before work study will be included on your
Financial Aid award:
(1) you have to indicate an interest in work
study on your FAFSA,
(2) you must meet the current UWSP
qualifications, and
(3) work study money must be available. If
awarded work study, you must work with the
Student Involvement and Employment Office
to secure a job. It is beneficial for students to
work on this program because, unlike other
forms of employment, CWSP does not reduce
grant and other need-based aid eligibility the
next year (“need-based” wages are excluded
from the analysis of need). Read more about
FInancial Aid.
25
back to Contents
Academic Policies
Art & Design Academic Standards
All Art & Design students must meet the
academic entrance requirements of the
university. Studio art and design students
should be prepared to present a portfolio of
artwork for review and evaluation periodically
throughout the program as requested.
bankruptcy, to maintain your status as a
UWSP Art major and to qualify for the BFA
Portfolio Review.
Misconduct: Academic Issues
The university has a responsibility to promote
academic honesty and integrity and to
develop procedures to deal effectively with
Academic Appeals
instances of academic dishonesty. Students
You may appeal any action taken by the
are responsible for the honest completion
department that is based on departmental
and representation of their work, for the
requirements and policies that are set forth in the appropriate citation of sources, and for respect
university catalog. To appeal an action, you must of others' academic endeavors. Students who
do so in writing and submit to the department
violate these standards must be confronted
chair. The appeal must be received within 30
and must accept the consequences of their
days of notification of the action taken.
actions. Read more: www.uwsp.edu/admin/
stuaffairs/rights/rightsChap14.pdf
Grade Point Requirements
The university requires you to maintain a 2.0
or better GPA. In the Art major, you must
maintain at least a 2.67 GPA in your Art classes
to remain in the Art & Design program.
In Art Foundation you must achieve a 2.67
or higher GPA, including transfer credits and
regardless of any declaration of academic
Probation
If your GPA is below the minimum requirement,
you will receive a warning that your academic
status is unsatisfactory. If your GPA falls below
the minimum requirement for two consecutive
semesters, you will be dismissed as a major.
The department policy on repeating courses
and academic bankruptcy requires prior department authorization, but is otherwise the same
as general university policy, except where higher
department GPA requirements apply.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use
or close imitation of the language, thoughts, or
work of another, and the representation of them
as one’s own original work. Presenting any nonoriginal work in your research, creative work, or
portfolio without proper citation is plagiarism.
More info: library.uwsp.edu/guides/vrd/
plagiarism.htm
Research and Citation of Sources
The expectation and requirement for your
research, whether it is a paper, presentation, or
creative work, is that information and material
will be gathered from primary and secondary
external sources—such as books, periodicals,
interviews, film, video, image collections, on-line
—more
26
Academic Policies
sources, etc.—but that the presentation or
work itself will be original in format, content,
and organization.
Primary research involves the collection of
data or content that does not already exist.
This research can take many forms, including
experiments, interviews, questionnaires, and
creative work.
Secondary research involves the collection,
summary, and organization of existing
research or content. Typically, many sources
are explored and synthesized to develop new
content and concepts. Secondary sources
include books, periodicals, images, video, and
on-line sources.
Any non-original content presented as a part
of research or creative work must be credited
to the original author or creator of the content.
To be safe, assume that all content—images,
videos, text, etc.—found in books, periodicals,
online, or in other sources, is copyright
protected and the source should be cited.
Read more on citation styles: library.uwsp.
edu/guides/vrd/citations.htm
Transfer Students
To transfer art credits from other institutions,
you must submit a portfolio and grade
transcripts. Acceptance of transfer credits
toward the major depends on a successful
portfolio evaluation. Your placement in the
program will be determined by trascripts,
portfolio review, and the department chair in
conjunction with faculty in your area.
back to Contents
27
Connect
Make an impression.
Ask questions, seek advice,
offer assistance, thank
classmates, colleagues,
faculty, and staff.
When you move forward
from UWSP, please do
keep in touch.
photo by Diana Black
back to Contents
Appendices: Faculty/Staff
Department of Art & Design
Rob Stolzer
Larry Ball
Diana Black
Brian Borchardt
Mark Brueggeman
Keven Brunett
Diane Bywaters
Cortney Chaffin
Robert Erickson
Anne-Bridget Gary
Lise Hawkos
Caren Heft
Mimi Johnson
Bill McKee
Jeff Morin
Stuart Morris
Susan Morrison
Jillian Noble
Guillermo Peñafiel
Mark Pohlkamp
Mary Rosek
Dave Sittler
Julie Sittler
John Smith
Rob Stolzer
Sheila Sullivan
Kristin Thielking
Department Chair, Illustration, Painting
Western Art History
Director of Design Center, Graphic Design
Curator of Scarabocchio Art Museum
Foundation, Drawing, Painting
Foundation 3D, Sculpture
Drawing, Painting
Asian Art History
Printmaking
Ceramics
Visual Resource Curator, Art Appreciation
Director of Carlsten Gallery, Book Arts, Art History
Academic Department Associate
Wood Shop Supervisor, Foundation 3D
Book Arts, Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Foundation Coordinator, Drawing, Painting
Graphic Design
Photography
Design Internship Coordinator, Graphic Design
Art Education
3D Technician
Asstant Director of Design Center
Graphic Design
Drawing, Painting, Illustration
Foundation, Drawing, Painting
Sculpture, Glass
College of Fine Arts & Communication (COFAC)
Jeff Morin Dean
Jim Haney Associate Dean
Karen Sannes Assistant to the Dean
Bobbie Erwin Marketing Specialist
Mark Glatfelter IT Support for COFAC
29
Appendices: UWSP Colleges
College of
Letters & Science (COLS)
Biology
Chemistry
Computing and New Media
Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Geography & Geology
History
Interdisciplinary Programs
American Studies
Comparative Literature
Earth Science
International Studies
Museum Techniques
Natural Science
Peace Studies
Small City Analysis
Social Science
Women's Studies
Mathematical Sciences
Philosophy
Physics & Astronomy
Political Science
Pre-Professional Studies
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Dental
Pre-Education
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Mortuary
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physician's Assistant
Pre-Veterinary
Psychology
Sociology
back to Contents
College of
Professional
Studies (CPS)
College of
Natural
Resouces (CNR)
College of
Fine Arts &
Communication (COFAC)
School of
Business & Economics
Forestry
Department of Art & Design
Human Dimensions of Natural
Resource Management​
Division of Communication
School of
Communicative Disorders
Paper Science and Engineering
School of Education
Soil and Waste Resources
School of
Health Care Professionals
Fisheries and Water Resources
School of
Physical Education &
Athletic Training
School of
Health Promotion
and Human Development
Division of
Interior Architecture
Department of
Military Science
Department of
Athletics
Wildlife Ecology
Department of Music
Department of Theatre & Dance
Aber Suzuki Center
30
Appendices: Being Alumni
back to Contents
Art & Design Alumni
UWSP Alumni Association
After you graduate, we want you to keep in
touch and let us know where you are and what
you are up to.
You are one of over 70,000 alumni of UW-Stevens Point ... one of the University's most important
assets. Our alumni collectively constitute a major force in shaping the reputation of the campus.
Our hope is that we can help you stay in touch with former classmates and friends who have
graduated from Stevens Point to make their mark, professionally and personally, on the nation
and the world.
We hope you come back to attend our special
events and visiting artist presentations. In fact,
we might want to invite you back to speak to
our current students.
A few times a year we feature Alumni Profiles
on our web site. Email the department chair,
Rob Stolzer, at rstolzer@uwsp.edu if you are
interested in being considered for a profile.
Keep up with what's happening in the
department—check our facebook page.
Sometime soon, we may ask you to participate
in a survey to tell us what you thought of your
experience at UWSP—what was great and
what could use improvement.
All of our alums share memories of their years at UWSP and, in turn, have contributed to the
success of the campus. We urge you to continue to think of yourself as a vital participant in the
future of your alma mater. We always welcome your support, involvement, and ideas!
31
Appendices:
back to Contents
UW System & Administration
University of Wisconsin System Visit the UW System web site
Board of Regents UW System
President, UW System: Kevin P. Reilly
Four-Year Research–1 Universities:
UW (Madison), UW-Milwaukee
Four-Year Comprehensive Universities: UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville,
UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout, UW-Superior, UW-Whitewater
Two-Year Universities: UW-Baraboo/Sauk County, UW-Barron County, UW-Fond du Lac, UW-Fox Valley, UW-Manitowoc, UW-Marathon County,
UW-Marinette, UW-Marshfield/Wood County, UW-Richland, UW-Rock County, UW-Sheboygan, UW-Washington County,
UW-Waukesha, UW Colleges Online
UW–Stevens Point Bernie L. Patterson, Chancellor
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Executive Director/Assistant to the Chancellor for University Relations & Communications
Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity & Affirmative Action
Policy & Planning Analyst
Assistant to the Chancellor for Development
Faculty Senate
Vice Chancellor for
Business Affairs
Budget Controller
Facilities Planning & Space Mgmt.
Facility Services
Internal Audit
Personnel Services
Protective Services & Parking
Safety & Loss Control
Provost/Vice Chancellor
for Academic Affairs
Associate Vice Chancellors
College of Fine Arts & Communication
College of Letters & Science
College of Natural Resources
College of Professional Studies
Information Technology
International Programs
Teaching-Learning Resources
UWSP Continuing Education
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Academic Adv. Center &
New Student Programs
Admissions
Career Services
Conference &
Reservations
Counseling Center
Financial Aid
Health Services
Multicultural Affairs
Registration & Records
Residential Living
Student Development &
University Centers
Tutoring-Learning Center
University Child Learning
& Care Center
32
contact us
715-346-2669
artdesign@uwsp.edu
www.facebook.com/uwspARTDESIGN
www.uwsp.edu/art-design/pages/default.aspx
you are a Pointer,
r!
you are a Trailblaze