Program Revision Guidelines
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OUTLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS TO REVISE PROGRAMS
Use this outline to prepare proposals to revise existing programs, including undergraduate majors and minors
and graduate degree programs and certificates. Proposals for revising programs should be submitted in
narrative form, using the following outline. Guidelines are on the following page.
PROGRAM NAME AND SUBJECT CODE:
ART STUDIO - SAR
REVISED PROGRAM NAME AND SUBJECT CODE (IF APPLICABLE):
DEGREE:
MASTER OF ARTS
DEPARTMENT(S)/SCHOOL(S):
CONTACT PERSON:
ART
COLLEGE(S):
COLIN BLAKELY
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM
FALL
ARTS AND SCIENCES
CONTACT PHONE:
734-487-1268
CONTACT EMAIL:
CBLAKELY@EMICH.EDU
YEAR
2011
Rationale
A key element of the Master Arts (Studio) program should be a mentor relationship between the MA
candidate and professors from his or her area of concentration (i.e. sculpture, printmaking, graphic design,
etc.). Presently, students must complete fourteen credits in his/her concentration and these credits
encompass the foundation for the student’s studio work. However it is currently possible for candidates to
complete these fourteen credits without developing a mentorship, preparation for professional engagement,
and/or without theory and criticism. The Art Department supports the long-standing tradition of the mentor
relationship in respect to the studio work, but has concerns about it happening and/or the dissemination of
theory and professional preparation.
Additionally, in the current program a student has no formal group critique format where he or she
can interact with peers and other faculty—a key practice for developing artists. Currently it is possible that a
student could complete the MA (Studio) degree program with little in the way of quality engagement with a
variety of peers and faculty until he or she reaches the evaluation periods.
The Art Department proposes to address the program through the development of a “Critique and
Professional Preparation” seminar. MA (Studio) candidates would be required to take this required seminar
at least once during the course of their studies. This will ensure that all students regularly interact with peers
and faculty in a critique format and receive instruction in professional preparation. The credits for this course
will not be added to the program but would be taken from the “electives” category.
Once this proposed revision is finalized, the MA (Studio) degree program would remain at 30 credits.
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Description of Current Program
Required Courses (17 hours)
Studio Concentration (14hrs)
ARTH 565 Seminar in Modern and Contemporary Art (3hrs)
Elective Courses (7 hours)
Seven hours selected from courses outside the major. Courses may be grouped to form a minor in
consultation with an advisor.
Art Elective courses
Cognate Courses (6 hours)
Six hours selected from art or other areas in consultation with an advisor.
Program Total (30 hours)
Proposed Revision (with New Course*)
Required Courses (20 hours)
Studio Concentration (14hrs)
ARTH 565 Seminar in Modern and Contemporary Art (3hrs)
*ARTS 570 MA Critique and Professional Preparation Seminar (3hrs)
The Critique and Professional Preparation seminar may be” repeated for credit” up to 6hrs – if repeated,
the extra hours would be used as elective credits.
Elective Courses (4 hours)
Four hours selected from courses outside the major. Courses may be grouped with cognates to form a minor
concentration in art.
Art Elective courses
Cognate Courses (6 hours)
Six hours selected from art or other areas in consultation with an advisor.
IV. Impact
None
V. Budget
No additional monies are needed – course will be taught by Department tenure and tenure-track faculty.
VI. Action of the Department/College
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1. Department/School:
Vote of faculty:
For
24
Against
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
I support this proposal. The proposed revision can X
cannot
Department(s)/School(s) without additional College or University resources.
Department Head/School Director Signature
Abstentions
1
be implemented within the affected
Date
2. College/Graduate School:
A. College
I support this proposal. The proposed program can
College without additional University resources.
cannot
be implemented within the affected
College Dean Signature
Date
B. Graduate School (Graduate Program Revisions ONLY)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
VII. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
Date
VIII. Appendices
C. Request for New/Revised Course Forms
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
$_________
$_________
SS&M
$_________
$_________
$_________
Equipment
$_________
$_________
$_________
Total
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$_________
$_________
Program Revision Guidelines
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARING PROPOSALS TO REVISE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Departments/Schools intending to submit proposals for revising programs are encouraged to consult with the
Course and Program Development Office and, if appropriate, the Graduate School prior to submitting such
proposals. Proposals for program revisions should be submitted in narrative form, according to the following
guidelines:
I. Rationale: Explain completely the rationale for the proposed revision. If it is the result of a market analysis or needs
assessment, include documentation as Appendix A. If the revision is the result of state of Michigan, federal or accrediting
agency mandate, attach documentation, including required implementation date, as Appendix B.
II. Description of Current Program: Describe the current program as it appears in the most recent University catalog.
Include information about major/minor requirements, restricted and general electives, and the minimum number of total credit
hours students completing the program will have taken by the time they graduate.
III. Proposed Revision: Provide a complete description of the revised program, organized so that the current and revised
programs can easily be compared. Include a list of any new or revised courses. Indicate whether the proposed revision will
increase the number of credit hours in the program, and provide a rationale for any increase.. Attach completed Request for New
Course and/or Request for Course Revision form for each proposed new or revised course as Appendix C.
IV. Impact: Indicate whether and how the proposed revision will impact other University programs. Attach letters of support
from affected departments as Appendix D.
V. Budget: Describe the budgetary impact of the proposed revision. If new resources will be needed, indicate their source.
If the revision will require resources beyond those the department/school or college can provide, attach a cost analysis as
Appendix E. (Note: If a significant portion of the cost of the revised program will be borne by Continuing Education, include
evidence of Continuing Education’s willingness to bear those costs.)
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