“The size and complexity of the department has increased to a point that they exceed the boundaries of a typical department,” said Dr. Joe Thomas, who headed the former department and will run the new school. “The School of Art and Design makes up more than half of the student population in the College of the Arts. Our new designation as a school demonstrates the scale and professionalism of our programs.”
The change was needed in light of the former department’s recent growth, Thomas said. The number of art majors increased by 70 percent between 2004 and 2009, far outstripping the average growth of 25 percent, according to KSU.
The new school will offer four degrees: a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art, a Bachelor of Arts in art history, a Bachelor of Science in art education and a Master of Arts in Teaching Art.
“All of us in the school appreciate the support of College of the Arts Dean Joseph Meeks, Provost Ken Harmon and President Dan Papp for making this change possible,” Thomas said.
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Artists can make a living in many different fields; some make less, some make more. Not everybody needs to work in an office following orders, and not everyone who DOESN'T is a slacker or dependent on the state.
Are business classes helpful? Yup. Are they still an option for someone in an arts major? Yup. They may not be the focus of the major, but one could easily put together a degree in fine arts that included all the skills necessary for running a business.
Travel out of your small town once in a while and maybe you can expand your thinking a little.
I would think there are far more areas of study, even at Tier3 KSU, that would outgrow and should be responded to before this creation ? Did notice some the recent grade postings - Wow, must be a bunch of smart folks considering all of the A's. Makes me wonder what the requirements and classes would be measured by ?
Owww. I think that was some snark that only an arts department, I mean school, could yield.
I am glad I changed because I obtained a business degree which helped me be more marketable.
Sadly, anyone who is a fine arts major, such as drawing & painting, or printmaking probably will struggle to earn a living. My grandchild shows talent as an artist, but I tell the child to pursue other majors in college and treat art has a hobby until you sell soemthing.
My own mother tried to steer me away from art, although I showed early signs of creativity and artistic ability. When I made up my mind to obtain and art degree and she saw what I was capable of, she sobbed. She felt guilt for holding me back all those years. I am not saying the same will be true for you and your grandchild, but I do emplore you to nurture his/her ability and watch it flourish. And of course, encourage he/she take a few business courses in art school.
the best artists never went to school. a four year degree is for those that dont have the intelligence or work ethic to get a real degree and dont have the artistic ability to forgo school.
yep, and we pay for their student loans.
I have a four year degree in music, and I still work in the field. I am gainfully employed with a salary that is well above the household median income for this area. I own my own home, car (paid for), and have an impeccable credit score. My student loans have been repaid in full, by me.
Remarkable how I was able to achieve all of that without intelligence or work ethic!
I suspect you watch a lot of TV and play video games.
Artists design even that. You are NOT paying student loans...the students are when they can.
Did you miss out on your chance?
I mean seriously. Your entire statement is idiotic. I don't have the time to address every single absurd claim you've made.
Go read a book.