Foundations in Art National Conferences and Events

FATE Ad Hoc Committee for Foundations Guidelines ::

Chair,
RALPH LARMANN, University of Evansville

Curriculum Subcommittee Chair,
CHARLOTTE LOWRY COLLINS, Kennesaw State University

Facilitation Subcommittee Chair,
CHRISTINE MCCULLOUGH, Youngstown State University

SCOTT BETZ, Winston-Salem State University

JAMES ELNISKI, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

SAMANTHA FIELDS, California State University Northridge

LARI GIBBONS, University of North Texas

JERRY JOHNSON, Troy University

JODI KUSHINS, The Ohio State University

HELEN KWIATKOWSKI, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

DYAN MCCLIMON-MILLER, Massachusetts College of Art

GARY NEMCOSKY, Appalachian State University

BARBARA NESIN, Art Institute of Atlanta

LAURA PRANGE, University of Southern Mississippi

GAIL SIMPSON, University of Wisconsin-Madison

MARY STEWART, Florida State University

CAROL STRUVE, SUNY Dutchess Community College

PATRICIA WALKER, Georgia Southern University

*KAREN MOYNAHAN, NASAD Consultant

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FATE ADOPTS GUIDELINES FOR FOUNDATIONS
Foundations is a coordinated set of courses for students who are seeking degrees in an art or design discipline. These courses focus on basic conceptual, craft, critical-thinking, research, and working skills that will aid student success in their chosen discipline. Foundation study varies from independent departments to a coordinated group of courses that complement each other. The terms foundations, core, and first year are common identifiers for this type of study. The term "foundations" often refers to courses taken during the first year of study. However, these courses can extend into all levels of the college art and design experience.

To view a pdf version of the FATE approved guidelines, click on the image below:

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