Department of Art Department Faculty Degrees offered Beatriz Mejia-Krumbein, Chair Professor of Art (1997) MFA James Madison University 1996 Painting, drawing, contemporary art Bachelor of Arts degree in: • Art Timothy Musso Assistant Professor of Art (2008) MFA California State University, Long Beach 2007 Design, typography, printmaking, history of graphic design Susan D. Patt Associate Professor of Art (1979) MEd Miami University 1976 Textiles and fibers, drawing, book arts, art appreciation Terrill Thomas Assistant Professor of Art (2001) BFA Art Center College of Design 1992 Interactive design Collaborating Faculty Susan Elizalde-Holler MFA California State University, Fullerton 2000 Ceramics, sculpture Claudette Goux MA University of California, Riverside 2005 Art history Nic Sanchez MFA Otis College of Art & Design, 2012 Photoshop, illustration, image creation, visual communication design Oliver Sutter MFA Claremont Graduate University, 1999 Painting, drawing, topics in art history Jerrin Wagstaff MFA California State University, Long Beach 2006 La Sierra University Undergraduate Bulletin Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in: • Studio Art, with emphases in: • Fine Art • Graphic Design Minor in: • Art The non-art major may elect to take art courses for personal enrichment and to fulfill general education requirements. These include courses in art appreciation, art history, and a variety of studio courses offering experiences in the creative process and art making. Preparation for Teaching Students interested in learning more about the preparation involved for teaching at the elementary and secondary levels should refer to the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction section in this bulletin. Mission In context with the University’s mission: “To Seek, To Know, To Serve,” the Department of Art expects students to be transformed into artistically trained and skilled graduates, ones who are socially aware and ready to contribute to society through a trans-disciplinary university experience. Regarding specific learning outcomes, we expect our graduates: 1. To have a solid foundation in color theory, visual design, and contemporary digital media. 2. To grow in their spiritual awareness and social awareness. 3. To expand the awareness and appreciation of the history, culture, and individuals that produced art throughout history. 4. To increase interdisciplinary collaboration. 101