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PROPOSAL FOR A BACHELOR OF ART IN STUDIO ART SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY TO THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES OAKLAND UNIVERSITY March 15, 2001 APPROVED BY THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ASSEMBLY November 13, 2001 APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY SENATE November 21, 2002 PROPOSAL REVISED TO REFLECT ADJUSTED BUDGET AND UPDATED DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION March 24, 2003 Committee: Janice G. Schimmelman, Professor of Art History, Department of Art and Art History Dick Goody, Assistant Professor of Studio Art, Department of Art and Art History Andrea Eis, Special Instructor of Studio Art, Department of Art and Art History  TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 4 Abstract 5 Program Proposal I. Program Description A. What is Studio Art? 6 B. History of Studio Art at Oakland University 6 C. Statement of Philosophy 7 Studio Art in General 7 Studio Art Program at Oakland University 7 D. Defining the Studio Art Major at Oakland University 9 E. Relationship with Art History Program 9 F. The College Art Association the National Association of Schools of Art and Design 10 II. Rationale for the Program A. Studio Art and Oakland University’s Strategic Plan (1995-2005) 11 B. Studio Art and Creating the Future (June 13, 1998) 12 C. Studio Art and 2010 Vision (2002) 14 D. How the Goals of the College of Arts and Sciences Are Served 14 E. Why Do We Need a Major in Studio Art at Oakland University? 15 F. Strategy for Development of Studio Art Major 16 Examination of Studio Art Major at Peer Institutions 16 Examination of Studio Art Major at Big Ten Institutions 16 Examination of Studio Art Major in Southeast Michigan 17 Curricular Uniqueness at Oakland University 17 G. Evidence of Support for Studio Art Major 18 Student Questionnaire 18 Alumni Support 19 H. Career Opportunities for Studio Art Majors 20 I. Source of Expected Students 22 J. Advice and Consent 23 III. Self-Stu