2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

Herron School of Art and Design

History

The Herron School of Art and Design boasts a rich tradition. The roots of the school were planted in 1877, when it was established as the first school in Indiana dedicated to the teaching of art on a professional level. After several years of intermittent instruction, the school resumed on a permanent basis in 1902. The Herron School of Art and Design has completed over 100 years of uninterrupted education in art. Through the years, the school has become a nationally recognized institution.

In 1967 the Herron School of Art and Design became a school of Indiana University. Two years later, with the creation of Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Herron became part of this innovative approach to higher education. Herron celebrated 100 years of arts education in 2002-03. As a professional art school within a university, Herron offers students a full range of university resources. Yet Herron retains the comfortable, efficient size and friendly spirit of an independent college of art.

Mission

The primary mission of the Herron School of Art and Design is to provide quality education for students committed to careers in the visual arts, including ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual communication, furniture design, art education, and art history. Herron also offers courses to provide visual literacy and an understanding of the visual arts for students who are not majoring in art and for other interested members of the community. The school's size, numerous programs, and location in downtown Indianapolis create multiple opportunities for students to grow in their own disciplines. For more information about Herron School of Art and Design, visit our World Wide Web page at www.herron.iupui.edu.

Degrees

The Herron School of Art and Design educates students seeking professional careers in the fine arts, visual communication, art history, and art education. Degrees currently offered are the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in art history, the Bachelor of Art Education (B.A.E.), and the Master of Art Education (M.A.E.).

Accreditation

The Herron School of Art and Design is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) since 1952. Herron is also accredited as a school of Indiana University by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Teacher Training Licensing Commission of the Indiana State Board of Education.

Faculty

The Herron School of Art and Design faculty is made up of artists, designers, art historians, art educators, and scholars engaged in the integrated activities of teaching and research. Faculty in the school believe a high level of professional activity not only enhances teaching but also provides students with models upon which to pattern their own careers. The faculty is consistently recognized with awards, commissions, exhibitions, and publications both regionally and nationally. The expertise of the Herron faculty is further extended by a program of visiting artists and lecturers from the Indianapolis community and throughout the nation.

Resources

Herron Gallery

The Herron Gallery is a nonprofit visual art gallery that provides the community, local high school students, and IUPUI students, faculty, and staff with firsthand exposure to contemporary works of art created by regional, national, and international artists.

The gallery is committed to a program of seven exhibits each year that explore all areas of visual artistic expression. The gallery holds annual student and senior exhibitions, and facilitates an ongoing series of faculty exhibitions within its 1,800 square feet.

Each year's exhibit schedule is coordinated with the school's lecture series to provide a broader understanding of the works presented at any given time. In addition, workshops are conducted by visiting/exhibiting artists to give students the opportunity to work directly with recognized professionals.

The gallery is intended as an educational resource for students as well as the community. Each exhibit is accompanied by an announcement and a public opening. A mailing list exists for anyone interested in receiving gallery information. Informal talks are available, and group visits are encouraged.

The gallery is staffed by a full time director/curator and hourly student employees placed through the university’s work-study program. The gallery is open during the academic year, with additional exhibitions and hours that vary. All shows are free and open to the public. Interested persons may visit the gallery, located in the Museum Building at Herron School of Art and Design. Call for current gallery hours and an exhibition schedule at (317) 920-2420.

Indianapolis Museums and Galleries

The Indianapolis Museum of Art, the seventh largest art museum in the country, is housed in a spectacular facility on the former Eli Lilly estate at Oldfields. This fine museum features a notable permanent collection and a lively program of changing exhibitions. The Indiana State Museum, The Eiteljorg Museum and The Children’s Museum are moments from Herron.

Visiting Artist Lecture Series

The Visiting Artist Lecture Series informs and enlightens students, faculty and the community about the world of contemporary art. Artists, critics, and historians from all over the world are invited to speak at Herron, lecturing on their art, writings, or creative research. Visiting artists also work with students in the classroom, present workshops, or collaborate on community projects. The Lecture Series is a vital resource not only for Herron's students, but also for anyone in Indianapolis interested in contemporary art.

Admission

Admission to the Herron School of Art and Design is based on the student's previous school record and may also require a visual portfolio. All Herron applicants must first qualify for admission to IUPUI through their academic profile. Students may be admitted to Herron based upon outstanding academic achievements. Other students who qualify for admission to IUPUI may be admitted to Herron through a visual portfolio.

Students enrolled at other schools or divisions of IUPUI or IU may apply for Herron admission the semester prior to beginning Herron courses. To transfer, they must have at least 12 credits that apply toward a Herron degree and a 2.30 cumulative grade point average. Students must file an application for current students for priority admission by October 1 for spring admission and March 1 for summer or fall admission. Please contact the Student Services Office for more information.

All students are admitted into Herron as pre-fine art or pre-art education majors. To be admitted to a major, a student must go through the portfolio review process, which occurs after students complete the freshman Foundation Program courses and 9 credit hours of sophomore-level studio work. Students interested in art history may be directly admitted into that program and do not have to go through the portfolio review process.

Admission with Transfer Credit

Students with transfer credits from other colleges or universities may be considered for the Herron School of Art and Design. Transfer students may receive credit for successfully completing academic courses (grade of C or higher) of equivalent content from other regionally accredited institutions. Transfer credit for studio art courses, however, is granted only from institutions with National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) accreditation. Credits for studio art courses from institutions not accredited by NASAD may be eligible for evaluation toward a Herron degree by individual degree programs. Transfer students ready to register for 300-level studio courses must submit a portfolio for review. Students who are eligible for advancement will be notified by the Student Services Office after admission to the university. Review dates and guidelines will be determined by the individual degree programs.

Readmission of Former Students

Former students in good standing who withdraw in accordance with the regulations of the school and who desire to return within two years should notify the Herron Student Services Office. Students who have been gone for two or more calendar years must follow the current bulletin requirements and meet all departmental curriculum requirements offered at the time of their return. All BFA students who interrupt their major course of study for more than five calendar years are required to pass a portfolio review prior to enrollment in 300 or 400 level studio courses. For Visual Communication students, no major course completed more than five years previously will be accepted toward the Visual Communication graduation requirements.

Former students whose standing was not satisfactory at the time of withdrawal, former students who withdrew without compliance with the regulations of the school, and former students who were terminated on the basis of performance must apply in writing to the Herron Student Services Office, 1701 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, for consideration by the Student Affairs Appeals Committee. See section on "Petition for Readmission". Petitions are due to Herron Student Services Office by October 15 for spring admission and April 15 for fall admission.

Academic Sequencing

The studies at the Herron School of Art and Design are sequential, in that a student moves through definite programs of prescribed and optional studies on a year-to-year basis until all the requirements for a particular degree are fulfilled.

Students who fall behind in fulfilling degree requirements at a particular year's level will be expected to fulfill those requirements in sequence, either in conjunction with or in place of courses offered at the next level. Conflicts in scheduling may occur when students try to make up requirements, and they may find that their enrollment must be extended beyond the original graduation date. Students are therefore strongly advised to carefully plan their studies.

Herron Expenses

A Herron student will spend approximately $1,100 on books and supplies during a school year. IUPUI maintains an art supply shop and bookstore at Herron. Modest lab fees are charged for materials used in certain studio classes. These fees are subject to change. Please request current information.

Review for Advancement

In order for students to be admitted into degree programs at Herron School of Art and Design, they are required to pass a portfolio review for advancement. (This requirement does not apply to art history majors.)

To be admitted to the degree programs, students must pass the portfolio review; therefore, completion of portfolio review requirements does not guarantee admission into the degree program. The decision of the faculty review is final.

For students interested in a fine arts degree, the portfolio review typically occurs during the sophomore year after the student completes all of the foundation requirements, including two semesters of art history and one semester each of English composition and English literature, and 9 credit hours of 200-level studio courses. The student must also have a 2.5 cumulative studio grade point average and a 2.0 overall cumulative grade point average. A student may not take any 300-level or higher studio classes until advancement has been approved.

Students interested in art education must complete their foundation year to go through the review process. They must also have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. They will not be able to advance in art education until they pass the review and Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), and are accepted into the IUPUI School of Education.

Transfer students ready to register for 300-level courses must submit a portfolio for review.

Students who are eligible for advancement will be notified by the Student Services Office. Review dates and guidelines will be determined by the individual degree programs.

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