2016-17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Mission Statement

The Cedarville University Department of Art, Design, and

Theatre is an essential part of a unique, creative, and academic

Christ-centered learning community that values a broad study of

disciplines in the liberal arts. As Christian artists, we are given the

gift of creativity to imitate and honor God as Creator.

The Department of Art, Design, and Theatre believes that God

has called us to excellence and whatever we do is to the glory and

honor of the Creator. We believe that art is a gift and a calling, and

that educational success in art, design, or theatre is not measured

in income or job placement alone but in how lives are enabled,

enriched, enlightened, and transformed.

The successful graduate of the Department of Art, Design, and

Theatre will:

• Glorify God: Demonstrate the appreciation of God’s purpose

and design in creation through artistic endeavor. The graduate

will exercise the stewardship of God’s gifts as evidenced in a

work ethic centered in faith and characterized by diligence,

excellence, and honesty.

• Think broadly and deeply: Use critical thinking to evaluate

and apply historical and cultural knowledge to conceptualize,

create, and communicate their art.

• Communicate effectively: Be effective with verbal and visual

communication while articulating a biblical philosophy of art

which reveals an understanding of the integration of faith and

learning.

• Develop academically and professionally: Demonstrate the

understanding and competence of technical skills and media

necessary for individual creation of visual or performing art.

Graduates will be prepared for graduate study and/or become

practitioners in their discipline.

• Engage for Christ: Be effective as a spiritual witness to the

greater culture simply by being the best artist they can be.

The graduate is engaged and involved in creating a viable

cultural contribution to the artistic cultures of the University

and community. By their humility, intellect, and excellent

verbal and visual abilities, they impact the world for Christ.

Personal Requirements

Scholarships

Academic scholarships and other types of financial assistance

are available to qualified individuals through Cedarville University

Financial Aid.

Portfolio

Applicants who wish to major in studio art, industrial and

innovative design, or graphic design should follow the standard

procedure for admission. A portfolio submission for art majors is

encouraged but is not a requisite for admission into the program.

Portfolios should be submitted on a CD or at an arranged on-

campus interview.

Department Requirements

To graduate with a major from the art and design program,

students must earn at least a 2.0 cumulative average in all

courses required for their major and at least a “C-” in all courses

taken to meet specific requirements in their major.

Theatre Program

Students planning to pursue a major in theatre are best

prepared by taking a college preparatory curriculum in high

school. Successful students in the major are individuals with

abilities in creative expression, critical thinking, problem-solving,

and interpersonal interaction.

Industrial and Innovative Design,

Studio Art, and Visual Communication

Design Requirements

Freshman Review

All entering freshmen are admitted into the graphic design,

industrial and innovative design, and studio art majors on a

conditional basis. After the second semester of study, freshmen

are evaluated by the art and design faculty to determine whether

they are making adequate progress to continue in their respective

programs and/or exhibit the talent necessary to be successful

in their chosen fields. Students who do not show satisfactory

progress and/or talent will be advised to consider other majors

unless they show significant improvement.

Sophomore Review

At the end of the second semester of the sophomore

year, industrial and innovative design, studio art, and visual

communication design majors are required to apply to the

department for upper-divisional standing. The sophomore review

is an evaluation of classroom work and performance and intuitive

abilities necessary to succeed in the student’s chosen discipline.

The art and design faculty will evaluate the student on the basis of

academic progress, grade averages in major courses, and intuitive

abilities necessary to succeed in the student’s chosen discipline.

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2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Department of Art, Design, and Theatre

Mission Statement