20-21 Bacone College Academic Catalog
21. DIVISION OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES
21.1. Associate of Arts in Art
Bacone College is well known for its contributions to American Indian art through its continuing legacy of outstanding American Indian artists who have collectively created what is known as the Bacone School of Art by serving as instructors and directors of the Art Department. Acee Blue Eagle became the first director in 1935. Woodrow “Woody” Crumbo, Dick West, and Chief Terry Saul followed him.
Art studies concentrate on the development of basic skills. Composition, perspective, color theory, and craftsmanship are stressed in all classes. Courses are offered in two and three-dimensional design. They include drawing, sculpture, painting, bronze casting, Indian arts and crafts, and silversmithing. Bacone College has had many graduates who have gone on to successful careers as fine artists, visual art educators, museum professionals, and graphic designers.
Bacone College School of Indian Art Mission Statement: The faculty, Administration and staff are committed to educating students who aspire for a career in the visual arts, while emphasizing cultural diversity, community engagement, and technical innovation.
Course Sequence:
The following course of study is recommended for those wishing to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in Art. Students are encouraged to choose from among the broad variety of course choices available, in consultation with the adviser, to provide the most benefit for the student’s future goals.
Associate of Arts in Art
First Year Fall Semester
CLE 1103 First Year Seminar
MTH 1513 College Algebra
REL ___3 Religion
ENG 1113 English Composition I
_______3 Art Elective
_______2 General Elective (2 CR HR)
17 Credit Hours
First Year Fall Semester
ENG 1213 English Composition II
SPC 1713 Speaking & Thinking Critically
_______3 Art Elective
_______3 Art Elective
_______3 General Elective
_______2 General Elective (2 CR HR)
17 Credit Hours
Second Year Fall Semester
_______4 Science w/Lab (4 CR HR)
_______3 Art Elective
_______3 Art Elective
_______3 Liberal Art Guided Elective
_______3 General Elective
_______1 General Elective (1 CR HR)
17 Credit Hours
Second Year Spring Semester
AIS ___3 American Indian Studies
_______3 Art Elective
_______3 Art Elective
_______3 Liberal Art Guided Elective
_______3 General Elective
_______2 General Elective (2 CR HR)
17 Credit Hours
68 Total Credit Hours for Associate of Arts in Art Degree