Bulletin 2000-2002

Herron School of Art Herron Fester Hall (HF) 201
1701 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
(317) 920-2416 / (317) 920-2418
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Admission

Admission to Herron School of Art is based on the student’s previous school record. Herron does not require a portfolio review for admission. 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 admitted directly into that program and do not have to go through the portfolio review process.

Students enrolled in other schools or divisions of Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis may enroll in the elective studio courses. Arrangements may be made for enrolling in Herron courses at the time of the student’s regular registration.

Admission with Transfer Credit

Students with transfer credit from other colleges or universities may be considered for the Herron School of Art. Transfer students may receive credit for successfully completing academic courses (C or better) 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.

Students who are already in the Indiana University system may transfer to Herron School of Art at any time. To transfer they must have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. They should contact Herron’s Student Services Office, Herron Fesler Hall, Room 201. If two weeks pass and they do not receive a letter in the mail from Herron indicating their records have transferred, they should contact the Student Services Office at (317) 920-2416.

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 want to be readmitted and have been gone for two or more years must follow the current bulletin requirements and contact the Student Services Office.

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 for consideration by the Student Affairs Appeals Committee. See section on ‘‘Petition for Readmission.’’

Herron Student Services Office
1701 N. Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Academic Sequencing

The studies at the Herron School of Art 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 academics.

Herron Expenses

A Herron student will spend approximately $1,000 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. Information about university fees can be found under ‘‘Fees’’ in this bulletin’s section on ‘‘Indiana University.’’

Review for Advancement

In order for students to be admitted into degree programs at Herron School of Art, 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.

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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