Gonzaga's Art Department allows students to investigate avariety of visual experiences through a study of both the studioarts and art history and offers a Bachelor of Arts in Art. Studiocourses allow the student to explore the creative processesinvolved in the production of original works. Art appreciation, artsurvey and art history coursework emphasizes the role of the artistin society as well as developing a greater sense of historicalcontext.
The department is located in the Jundt Art Center and Museum.The heart of the center is a beautiful studio complex for ceramics,design, drawing, painting and printmaking. A theatre-style lecturehall provides space for art history, visiting artist lectures, andvideo/film presentations. The Jundt Art Museum provides collection,storage and exhibit areas for Gonzaga University’s permanent artcollection and the ability to not only provide exhibit space forstudent and faculty art, but changing exhibits of local, regional,national, and international artwork. The most important museum showis the annual Senior Art Exhibit in May which features the work ofour talented senior artists. The museum also maintains a printstudy room for student, faculty and community use and provides alounge overlooking the Spokane River for art receptions and relatedactivities.
Further instruction is offered at the Gonzaga University programin Florence, Italy. In Florence, students may work in one or morestudio areas of drawing, design, sculpture and painting and haveaccess to additional classes in art history.
The department reserves the right to retain selected art workdone by its students in fulfillment of course requirements.
B.A. Major in Art: 39Credits
Lower Division Courses
VART 101 Drawing I 3 credits
VART 112 Design 3 credits
VART 141 CeramicsI 3 credits
VART 190 ArtSurvey 3 credits
VART 191 ArtSurvey 3 credits
VART 201 Drawing II 3 credits
VART 221 Painting I 3 credits
Upper Division Courses
VART 350 or 351(one course) 3credits
VART 385 Figure Drawing I 3credits
VART 394, 395 or 396(two courses) 6credits
VART Electives 3 credits
VART 499 Senior Exhibit 3credits
Minor in Art: 24credits
Lower Division Courses
VART 101 Drawing I 3 credits
VART 112 Design 3 credits
VART Elective 3 credits
Upper Division Courses
VART 394, 395 or 396 (onecourse) 3 credits
VART Elective 12 credits