The Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts

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PURPOSE

The Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts at ASU provides both preprofessional and professional education in the arts disciplines and an opportunity for nonmajors to become culturally literate through participation in the creative and performing arts.

The college, through its programs in art, dance, music, and theatre, reflects a wide range of challenges facing the contemporary artist and scholar. The arts, as an integral part of the curriculum, offer the student a rewarding educational experience balanced and strengthened by studies in related fine arts areas, the humanities, social sciences, and the natural sciences.

In addition to professional curricula offered in each department and school, the college provides courses designed to meet the specific educational needs of students pursuing majors in other colleges throughout the university. The cultural life of the university community is further enriched by study opportunities offered at off-campus sites. The Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts also offers community audiences many hours of cultural enjoyment through a myriad of art exhibitions, music and dance concerts, dramatic productions, operas, lectures, and seminars.

ORGANIZATION

The college houses the School of Art, the Department of Dance, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre and Film. An average of 2,600 students per semester enroll as majors in various degree programs offered through these units. The college also includes the ASU Art Museum and the Institute for Studies in the Arts.

ADMISSION

Students meeting the university requirements for admission may matriculate in the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts. Separate admission procedures and approvals are required for some programs within the college. Students must contact specific departments or schools for details.

Transfer of Community College Credits

The university standards for evaluation of transfer credit are listed under Transfer Credit. Transfer students are encouraged to contact their department or school or the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts Student Academic Services (GHALL 116) to ensure a smooth transition to the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts. Credits transferred from any accredited junior or community college may be accepted up to a maximum of 64 semester hours. (A community college student planning to transfer at the end of his or her first or second year should plan to take community college courses that meet the requirements of the ASU curriculum selected. Students attending Arizona community colleges are permitted to follow the degree requirements specified in the ASU General Catalog in effect at the time they began their community college work, providing their college attendance has been continuous.)

Courses transferred from community colleges are not accepted as upper-division credit at ASU. Arizona students are urged to refer to the Course Applicability System for transferability of specific courses from Arizona community colleges. For more information, access the Web site at az.transfer.org/cas.

In choosing courses at a community college, students should be aware that a minimum of 45 semester hours of work taken at the university must be upper-division credits. While attending a community college, it is suggested that students select courses similar to ASU General Studies lower-division courses in the major field.

For optimal course selection, access the ASU Transfer Guides on the Web at www.asu.edu/provost/articulation.

General Transfer Credit

Direct transfer of courses from other accredited institutions to the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts are subject to (1) the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college’s curriculum and (2) departmental or school evaluation of studio courses with respect to performance standards. Every candidate for the bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the college must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours of resident credit in the major as approved by the faculty.

ADVISING

Undergraduate academic advising is handled as a centralized activity within the college. To offer personalized attention, each academic unit establishes its own graduate advising procedures. Students are encouraged to make appointments through the Herberger Student Academic Services central office. For more information, call 480/965-4495.

Baccalaureate Degrees

The three baccalaureate degrees differ in curricula with respect to the amount of specialization permitted in the major field. The BA degree provides a broad, scholarly, humanistic program, while the other two programs place greater emphasis upon the major field. See the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors table, below, for more information.

The university General Studies curriculum plays an integral role within the educational mission of the university and as such constitutes an important component of all undergraduate degrees in the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts. See General Studies, for more information.

In cooperation with the College of Education, a K–12 endorsement for teacher certification is available in the disciplines of art, dance, and music for students preparing for a teaching career in the public schools. Students should, with the advice and counsel of their arts education advisors, fulfill the requirements for the appropriate area of specialization under the Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. In addition, a student wishing to be admitted to the Initial Teacher Certification (ITC) program in the College of Education (leading to teaching certification) must consult with an advisor from the Office of Student Services in the College of Education before applying for the ITC. Students must have completed 56 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2.50. Further details on admission requirements and procedures for the ITC can be found under Teacher Education.

Minors

The Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts provides an opportunity for students majoring in other disciplines to sustain their interest in the arts through a structured program of required courses and electives leading to a minor. The minor is not intended as a substitute for professional work in the arts, but as a complement to various liberal arts and preprofessional curricula.

Minors are offered in Art History, Dance, Music, and Theatre. The total number of semester hours required for a minor ranges from 18 to 25. Students should contact the relevant academic unit for specific requirements and guidelines regarding the minor.

Graduate Degrees

Master’s programs range from 30 to 60 semester hours, depending upon the degree chosen. Doctoral programs vary in scope and curricula. See the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts Graduate Degrees and Majors table, below, for more information. See the Graduate Catalog for specific requirements.

UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to fulfilling college and major requirements, students must meet all university graduation requirements. For more information, see University Graduation Requirements.

GENERAL STUDIES REQUIREMENT

All students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program must satisfy a university requirement of a minimum of 35 semester hours of approved course work in General Studies, as described under General Studies. All three General Studies awareness areas are required. Consult with an advisor for an approved list of courses. General Studies courses are listed in the General Studies Courses, in the course descriptions, in the Schedule of Classes, and in the Summer Sessions Bulletin.

Courses in the major or in a related field area may not be used to satisfy both the major and core area portions of the General Studies requirement. Concurrent listings in the literacy areas, numeracy (computer applications) areas, and awareness areas are an exception. Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to ensure that they comply with all necessary requirements.

COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts degree requirements supplement the General Studies requirement. Descriptions of additional required courses follow. Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to ensure that they comply with all necessary requirements.

Fine arts majors must take at least six semester hours of fine arts course work in areas outside of the major school or department. These courses may be in art, dance, music, or theatre. A student may concurrently fulfill this requirement and the humanities and fine arts portion of the General Studies requirement by selecting approved courses as indicated in the Schedule of Classes. This requirement may also be met by taking any Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts course outside of the student’s major.

All BA degrees require the equivalent of 16 semester hours in one foreign language except for the BA degrees in Theatre and Art with concentrations in digital art and studio art. Foreign language study is strongly recommended but not required for these degree programs. Course work may be selected in any language and must follow the sequence of language courses 101, 102, 201, and 202. This requirement may be fulfilled at the secondary school level or by examination. If acquired in secondary school, two years of instruction in one foreign language is considered the equivalent of one year of college instruction. Transfer students are placed in language study at the level above completed work.

Candidates for the BM degree in Performance with a concentration in voice have specific foreign language requirements, which are stated in the degree requirements. There is no foreign language requirement for other concentrations of the BFA or BM degrees.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND RETENTION

Good Standing

Students in the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts are considered in good standing for the purpose of retention if they maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher in all courses taken at ASU. However, to gain admission into certain undergraduate degree programs in the college, students must maintain a minimum GPA within their major and/or a minimum cumulative GPA. These minimum GPAs vary according to the given program.

Probation

Any student who does not maintain good standing is placed on academic probation. A student on academic probation is required to observe any limitations or rules the college may impose as a condition for retention.

Students are encouraged to seek advising from their major academic advisor, in an effort to improve academic standing. All Herberger College of Fine Arts students who are placed on academic probation and continuing probation are required to submit completed student progress reports to the office of the assistant dean of the college. The student progress report is a means to monitor the academic performance that a probation/continuing probation student is achieving in each of his or her courses, during the semester.

Completed student progress reports must be returned to the Herberger College of Fine Arts Office, GHALL 116, every second Friday. The assistant dean will then review each report. Progress reports are required until the student earns a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.

Disqualification

A student who is on probation becomes disqualified if the student (1) has not returned to good standing or (2) has not met the required semester GPA.

Disqualification is exercised at the discretion of the college and becomes effective on the first day of the fall or spring semester following college action. A disqualified student is notified by the Office of the Registrar and/or the dean of the college and is not allowed to register for a fall or spring semester at the university until reinstated. A student who is disqualified may not attend as a nondegree student.

Reinstatement

Students seeking reinstatement after disqualification should contact the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts Student Services Office regarding procedures and guidance for returning to good standing. When reinstatement includes readmission, application must be made to the Readmissions Section of the Office of the Registrar.

All academic disciplinary action is a function of the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts Student Services Office, GHALL 116, under the direction of the assistant dean of the college. Students having academic problems should call this office for advising at 480/965-4495.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirement for a baccalaureate degree is the completion of 120 semester hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. Of these 120 semester hours, at least 45 must be selected from upper-division courses.

Several professional programs within the college require additional semester hours for graduation and a higher cumulative GPA of their students. To be acceptable as degree credit, all course work in the major discipline must show an earned grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.

In addition to the general information given below, consult the school and departmental sections that follow for specific degree requirements.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree

The BA degree requires from 45 to 69 semester hours for the major. Depending on the major, 18 to 24 semester hours must be selected from upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses. The semester-hour requirements in the major are distributed between a field of specialization (30 to 53 semester hours) and one or more related fields. The exact content of the major is selected by a student in consultation with an advisor under the rules and regulations of the department or school concerned. A successful entrance audition is also required for admission to the BA degree in Music or Theatre programs.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree

The BFA degree requires 79 semester hours for the major. At least 30 of these hours, depending on the major, must be selected from upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses. The curriculum for the major is designed as preprofessional study. Auditions are required for entrance into Dance major classes, and auditions and/or interviews are required for admission into the BFA program in Dance with specialization. Specific information can be obtained through the HCFA Advisement Office.

Bachelor of Music (BM) Degree

The BM degree requires a minimum of 79 semester hours for the major (depending on the area of specialization). The required number of upper-division (300- or 400-level) courses is dependent upon the area of specialization. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad yet concentrated preparation with a choice of specialization among various areas. See the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors, for available majors and concentrations. An entering undergraduate music student, regardless of the area of specialization, must pass an entrance audition in his or her primary performing medium (voice or instrument).

Academic Standards

The terms of disqualification, reinstatement, and appeals are consistent with those set forth by the university under Retention and Academic Standards. In addition, a student disqualified in any program is normally not eligible for reinstatement for two semesters.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Working closely with faculty, visiting scholars, and
artists-in-residence, students in all fields of the college participate in dynamic, innovative programs. Students receive a great deal of individual attention to their creative work and artistic development.

School of Art

The School of Art is among the highest ranked programs in the country. The faculty are nationally recognized and the programs offer students diverse educational opportunities in studio art (ceramics, digital, drawing, fibers, intermedia, metals, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture), art history and museum studies, and art education. Some of the unique offerings include bookmaking and papermaking, film, neon, digital video, computer animation, and foundry. In addition, internships are available in galleries and museums throughout the Phoenix area. The Eleanor A. Robb Children’s Art Workshop is an on-campus program taught by students in art education for school-age children in the metropolitan area. Northlight, Harry Wood, Gallery 100, and Step galleries host exhibitions of student art work. Visiting artists and guest lecturers enrich the basic curriculum. Graduates of the School of Art have been accepted to top graduate schools and many are in leadership positions in art, education, and industry.

Department of Dance

The department’s strengths include choreography and performance, dance science and somatics, educational outreach and methodology, media and technology, as well as contemporary directions. Prominent and renowned faculty and guest artists create repertory for dance majors and for the Dance Arizona Repertory Theatre (DART), the repertory and community partnership company. Through instructional curriculum, workshop intensives, guest residencies, strong performance programs, professional internships, and apprenticeships, students are exposed to and trained to meet the demands of professional preparations. An environment that encourages creative collaboration, interdisciplinary views, and community awareness is central to the mission of the department.

School of Music

Ranked among the top programs in the United States, the School of Music offers a broad scope of degree options for the study of performance, music education, music therapy, composition, theory, history and literature, jazz, music theatre, ethnomusicology, pedagogy, interdisciplinary digital media, accompanying, and conducting. This wide spectrum of areas is supported by special programs and facilities that enrich the opportunities for professional training and musical growth. Music education and pedagogy are supplemented by the Piano and Guitar Preparatory Programs, the Music for Tots series, and special classes for certification in Orff and Kodály methods. Performance opportunities are enhanced by a wide variety of ensembles, including such groups as marimba, African drumming, gamelan, and mariachi. Voice students may pursue training in opera or in Broadway musicals. Composition students work in the Electronic Music Studio, and all benefit from the Electronic Classroom, a state-of-the-art computer facility. A variety of community partnerships, including a gang intervention program, stem from the music therapy area. The scope and variety of the School of Music’s programs are made possible by the wide range of expertise of the faculty, who are performers, teachers, conductors, composers, and scholars recognized nationally and internationally.

School of Theatre and Film

Offering the BA in Theatre and the BA in Film (with a concentration in film and media production), the school provides a comprehensive liberal arts approach to the study and practice of the theatre and film arts. Students have opportunities to study across the range of curricular areas: performance and directing, design and production, theatre and performance studies, playwriting and dramaturgy, theatre for youth, and film. Students pursuing the BA in Theatre may choose to specialize by seeking admission to acting or design and production concentrations. The BA in Film is a joint program of the Herberger College of Fine Arts and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with the film and media production concentration housed in the School of Theatre and Film. The breadth of curricular offerings is made possible by faculty nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise and excellence.

An active production program is integral to the theatre curriculum. Productions are mounted in the 496-seat Galvin Playhouse and the 162-seat Lyceum Theatre; student-generated projects take place in the Prism Theatre Lab. With special emphasis on creating new work and original interpretations, the school is devoted to moving the art of the theatre into the future.

Of special note are the departments’s highly ranked programs in playwriting, which feature a Mainstage Festival of New Work each year and multiple readings and workshop series; the Performance in the Borderlands Project, which provides opportunities for performance and scholarship of and about the southwest borderlands region; and Theatre for Youth, which attracts artists and scholars from around the world. The Child Drama Special Collections in Hayden Library supports their endeavors.

Arts, Media, and Engineering

The Arts, Media, and Engineering Graduate Research and Education (AME) program is cosponsored by the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts and the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering. Graduate degrees with concentrations in media and arts are offered collaboratively through AME by the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering, Dance, and Electrical Engineering and the Schools of Art, Music, and Theatre and Film. The concentrations aim to train hybrid arts-engineering graduate students who draw their creativity from the arts and their methodology from the sciences. The concentrations focus on in-depth studies that fully integrate discipline-specific studies with development of arts and media technologies and research-oriented practices.

SCHOOL OF EXTENDED EDUCATION

The university-wide School of Extended Education provides an interactive link between ASU and the diverse communities it serves. The college assesses lifelong learning requirements and works in partnership with campuses, other colleges, and the community to serve learners, using a network of locations, programs, schedules, and technologies.

For more information, see School of Interdisciplinary Studies, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Undergraduate Credit for Graduate Courses

To enable interested students to benefit as much as possible from their undergraduate studies, the Division of Graduate Studies and the Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts extend to seniors with a GPA of at least 2.50 the privilege of taking 500-level graduate courses for undergraduate credit. Students requesting to take 500-level graduate courses must have the approval of the class instructor and their academic advisor.

Preprofessional Programs

Students preparing for admission to professional graduate schools should obtain information regarding admission requirements by writing directly to the schools in which they are interested.

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