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DRAFT MOTION 20190626_5-A(2):

I move to authorize NSU to offer a minor in Art History, as presented.

SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Academic and Student Affairs

Consent

AGENDA ITEM: 5 – A (2)

DATE: June 26-27, 2019

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SUBJECT

New Program: NSU Minor in Art History

CONTROLLING STATUTE, RULE, OR POLICY

BOR Policy 2:23 – Program and Curriculum Approval

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION

Northern State University (NSU) requests authorization to offer a Minor in Art History.

The minor would meet the needs of students interested in Art Production, History,

Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, Aesthetics, and other artistic fields. The Art History

minor will provide students with the foundational knowledge needed to pursue further

study or an occupation in these fields. These fields are expected to grow in the coming

years, both in South Dakota and nationally.

IMPACT AND RECOMMENDATION

NSU does not request new resources to offer the minor. NSU anticipates graduating five

(5) students per year who have completed the minor after full implementation. The program

will not require the creation new courses. NSU requests authorization to offer the major on

campus.

Board office staff recommends approval of the program.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I – New Program Request Form: NSU – Minor in Art History

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Program Forms: New Baccalaureate Degree Minor Form (Last Revised 05/2017)

SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS

New Baccalaureate Degree Minor

Use this form to propose a new baccalaureate degree minor (the minor may include existing and/or new courses. An

academic minor within a degree program enables a student to make an inquiry into a discipline or field of study

beyond the major or to investigate a particular content theme. Minors provide a broad introduction to a subject and

therefore develop only limited competency. Minors consist of a specific set of objectives achieved through a series of

courses. Course offerings occur in a specific department or may draw from several departments (as in the case of a

topical or thematic focus). In some cases, all coursework within a minor proscribed; in others cases, a few courses may

form the basis for a wide range of choices. Regental undergraduate minors typically consist of 18 credit hours. Proposals

to establish new minors as well as proposals to modify existing minors must recognize and address this limit. The

Board of Regents, Executive Director, and/or their designees may request additional information about the proposal.

After the university President approves the proposal, submit a signed copy to the Executive Director through the

system Chief Academic Officer. Only post the New Baccalaureate Degree Minor Form to the university website for

review by other universities after approval by the Executive Director and Chief Academic Officer.

UNIVERSITY: Northern State University

TITLE OF PROPOSED MINOR: Art History

DEGREE(S) IN WHICH MINOR MAY BE

EARNED:

Any baccalaureate degree

EXISTING RELATED MAJORS OR MINORS: Studio Art, Digital Media, Art

Education, History, Public History

INTENDED DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: Fall 2020

PROPOSED CIP CODE: 500703

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Art Department

UNIVERSITY DIVISION: School of Fine Arts

University Approval

To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that

I believe it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university

policy.

5/6/19

President of the University or Designee Date

1. Do you have a major in this field (place an “X” in the appropriate box)? 0 X

Yes No

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2. If you do not have a major in this field, explain how the proposed minor relates to your

university mission.

This proposed minor is related to the mission and purpose of NSU by better preparing students in the

fields of art production, history, technical writing, and archival studies through a curriculum of

engaged learning and high standards of academic rigor. In addition, the statutory mission of NSU in

SDCL 13-59-1 and BOR approved mission and curriculum in Policy 1:10:6 authorize NSU to

provide undergraduate programming in arts and sciences, business, education, and fine arts.

3. What is the nature/purpose of the proposed minor?

The Art History Minor is an interdisciplinary minor that provides students with the knowledge

and professional standards required for occupations in art production, curating, archiving,

conservation, technical writing, and other museum and gallery staff positions. The Art History

minor will also better prepare students for future graduate study in these same areas. This minor

will provide supplemental opportunities for students interested in related fields, such as Studio

Art, Graphic Design, Digital Design, and History, to gain a solid foundation in the

understanding of art history, theory, and practice.

4. How will the proposed minor benefit students?

An Art History minor meets the needs of students interested in Art Production, History,

Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, Aesthetics, and other artistic fields. The Art History

minor will provide students with the foundational knowledge needed to pursue further study

or an occupation in these fields.

The study of Art History offers a tremendous opportunity to cultivate the skills and

competencies that lie at the core of a good liberal arts education, including critical reading,

writing, and speaking. To these skills, it adds a particular attention to critical looking. Critical

looking builds skills in interpreting and analyzing how visual and physical qualities are used to

communicate. The Art History Minor utilizes an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates

other fields such as social history, aesthetics, economics, politics, and anthropology. Examining

the history behind artworks allows students to understand the shifts in social, political, and

economic stages that inform each artwork, as well as gain rich insights into various world

cultures.

5. Describe the workforce demand for graduates in related fields, including national

demand and demand within South Dakota. Provide data and examples; data sources may

include but are not limited to the South Dakota Department of Labor, the US Bureau of Labor

Statistics, Regental system dashboards, etc.

This projected growth both in SD and nationally covers a wide variety of possible jobs according

to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, primarily: Artists and

Related Workers, Curators, Museum Technicians and Conservators, Technical Writers, Archivists,

Historians, and other Museum workers.

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From the South Dakota Department of Labor1

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Job Outlook: Employment of Artists and Related Workers, All Other is projected to grow 6.67

percent from 2016 to 2026.

Graphic Designers

Job Outlook: Employment of Graphic Designers is projected to grow 3.14 percent from 2016

to 2026.

Technical Writers

Job Outlook: Employment of Technical Writers is projected to grow 12.87 percent from 2016

to 2026.

Curators

Job Outlook: Employment of Curators is projected to grow 11.76 percent from 2016 to 2026.

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Job Outlook: Employment of Museum Technicians and Conservators is projected to grow

10.14 percent from 2016 to 2026.

From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics2

Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers

Job Outlook: Employment of archivists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026,

faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of curators is projected to grow 14

percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of museum

technicians and conservators is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the

average for all occupations.

Historians

Job Outlook: Employment of historians is projected to grow 6 percent from 2016 to 2026,

about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Craft and Fine Artists

Job Outlook: Overall employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 6 percent from

2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

6. Provide estimated enrollments and completions in the table below and explain the

methodology used in developing the estimates (replace “XX” in the table with the appropriate

1

https://www.southdakotaworks.org/vosnet/analyzer/results.aspx?enc=L3Rx1LKHF+xq6eiD/TQsJf1J6NIGYkKlkb

SZg/3r9D4= 2 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

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year).

Fiscal Years*

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Estimates FY 2020 FY2021 FY 2022 FY 2023

Students enrolled in the minor (fall) 3 4 5 6

Completions by graduates 0 3 4 5 *Do not include current fiscal year.

7. What is the rationale for the curriculum? Demonstrate/provide evidence that the

curriculum is consistent with current national standards.

The only other SD BOR School that currently offers an Art History Minor is USD. The proposed NSU Art History minor will closely mirror the structure used at USD (6 required credits and 12 electives).3 Although, the structure of the minor will be similar, the curriculum will be unique and incorporate many courses not found in the USD Art History minor. Also, the NSU minor takes advantage of NSU strengths in faculty and course offerings and works well with History and other majors at NSU.

This minor will adhere to the National Association of Schools of Art and Design’s (NASAD)

advisory statements on undergraduate minors in art and design including:

1. Minors require 15–24 semester hours and involve a range of art and design studies from

areas such as studio, analysis, and history. The usual goal is to raise the level of overall

proficiency in art/design and to provide a comprehensive overview of the discipline.

Requirements in at least two of the three areas previously mentioned are the norm. However,

minors in art and design may be designed especially to be integrated with other liberal arts or

pre-professional curricula. Whatever the curricular objective, balances between

comprehensiveness and focus must be maintained to ensure program integrity.4

2. As overall curriculum offerings and policies are planned, NASAD encourages continued

attention to the potentials for art and design inherent in strong minors programs. The minors

option provides tremendous opportunities to develop art/design knowledge and skills at a basic

collegiate level among large numbers of educated citizens. Evolving economic, demographic,

and technological conditions provide increased incentive for creativity and leadership in the

development and operation of art/design minors programs.5

8. Complete the tables below. Explain any exceptions to Board policy requested.

3 “Program: Art History Minor - The University of South Dakota - Acalog ACMSTM,” accessed February 8, 2019,

http://catalog.usd.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=25&poid=3953. 4 “AD-Handbook-2017-2018.pdf.” Accessed February 8, 2019. https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/wp-

content/uploads/sites/3/2017/12/AD-Handbook-2017-2018.pdf. 221. 5 “AD-Handbook-2017-2018.pdf.” Accessed February 8, 2019. https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/wp-

content/uploads/sites/3/2017/12/AD-Handbook-2017-2018.pdf. 222.

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Prefix Number Course Title

(add or delete rows as needed)

Credit

Hours

New

(yes, no)

ARTH 311 History of World Art III 3 no

ARTH 416 Art Theory and Criticism 3 no

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A. Distribution of Credit Hours

[Insert title of proposed minor] Credit Hours Percent

Requirements in minor 6 33.3%

Electives in minor 12 66.6%

Total 18 100%

B. Required Courses in the Minor

Subtotal

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9. Elective Courses in the Minor: List courses available as electives in the program. Indicate

any proposed new courses added specifically for the minor.

Prefix Number Course Title

(add or delete rows as needed)

Credit

Hours

New

(yes, no)

Take 2 ARTH courses (6 credits)

ARTH 100 Art Appreciation 3 no

ARTH 100 Art Appreciation (Honors) 3 no

ARTH 211 History of World Art I 3 no

ARTH 212 History of World Art II 3 no

ARTH 312 History of Graphic Design 3 no

ARTH 250 Art and Ethics 3 no

Take 2 additional courses (6 credits)

ARTM 450 Introduction to Arts Management 3 no

HIST 240 Introduction to Public History and Cultural Resources 3 no

HIST 481 Material Culture Studies 3 no

HIST 483 Museums and Archives 3 no

ENGL 413 Literature of the Ancient World 3 no

ENGL 480 Contemporary Rhetoric 3 no

ENGL 305 Professional, Technical, and Grant Writing 3 no

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10. What are the learning outcomes expected for all students who complete the minor? How

will students achieve these outcomes?

The learning outcomes for this minor are consistent with the requirements listed on page 98-99

of the NASAD Handbook 2017-2018 including:

1. Gain a basic understanding of the nature of professional work in their [minor]. Examples are:

organizational structures and working patterns; artistic, intellectual, economic, technological, and

political contexts; and development potential.

2. Acquire the skills necessary to assist in the development and advancement of their careers,

normally including the development of competencies in communication, presentation, business,

and leadership skills necessary to engage in professional practice in their major field.

3. Practice synthesis of a broad range of art/design knowledge and skills, particularly through

learning activities that involve a minimum of faculty guidance, where the emphasis is on

evaluation at completion.

11. What instructional approaches and technologies will instructors use to teach courses in the

minor? This refers to the instructional technologies and approaches used to teach courses and

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NOT the technology applications and approaches expected of students.

As the minor is not creating new classes, we will use existing resources to complete this

task. Courses are currently taught through lecture, guided discussion, and student-led

presentations.

12. Delivery Location6

A. Complete the following charts to indicate if the university seeks authorization to deliver

the entire program on campus, at any off campus location (e.g., UC Sioux Falls, Capital

University Center, Black Hills State University-Rapid City, etc.) or deliver the entire

program through distance technology (e.g., as an online program)?

Yes/No Intended Start Date

On campus yes Fall 2020

Yes/No If Yes, list location(s) Intended Start Date

Off campus

no

Yes/No If Yes, identify delivery methods7 Intended Start Date

Distance Delivery

(online/other distance

delivery methods)

no

B. Complete the following chart to indicate if the university seeks authorization to

deliver more than 50% but less than 100% of the certificate through distance learning

(e.g., as an online program)? 8

Yes/No If Yes, identify delivery methods Intended Start Date

Distance Delivery

(online/other distance

delivery methods)

no

13. Does the University request any exceptions to any Board policy for this minor? Explain

any requests for exceptions to Board Policy. If not requesting any exceptions, enter “None.”

None.

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14. Cost, Budget, and Resources: Explain the amount and source(s) of any one-time and

continuing investments in personnel, professional development, release time, time

redirected from other assignments, instructional technology & software, other operations

and maintenance, facilities, etc., needed to implement the proposed minor. Address off-

campus or distance delivery separately.

As all courses currently exist and are taught in a scheduled rotation at NSU, no new costs are expected with approval of the minor.

15. New Course Approval: New courses required to implement the new minor may receive

approval in conjunction with program approval or receive approval separately. Please

check the appropriate statement (place an “X” in the appropriate box).

☐ YES,

the university is seeking approval of new courses related to the proposed program in

conjunction with program approval. All New Course Request forms are included as

Appendix C and match those described in section 7.

☒ NO,

the university is not seeking approval of all new courses related to the proposed

program in conjunction with program approval; the institution will submit new

course approval requests separately or at a later date in accordance with Academic

Affairs Guidelines.

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