Department of Fine Arts | Christopher Newport University

The fine arts major provides the student with a thorough liberal arts background while offering the fundamentals required in studio art and art history. Each of these academic disciplines allows advanced work so that the student will be prepared to pursue an arts-related career or graduate study.

Work by 2006-07 Scholarship Winner

Lauren Pleveich

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Both Studio Art and Art History Majors may apply for any of the following scholarships.

Alumni Society Betty L. Anglin Scholarship

($1000 annual, recurring award for incoming freshmen)

Helen Alexick/Fecher Art Endowed Scholarship

Two ($2,500 one-time awards open to all grade levels)

Ernie Anglin Scholarship

($400 one-time award for upperclassmen)

To complete your application, submit the following to the department office by

March 6, 2009.

Application Form

Essay. Discuss why you believe you are worthy of an Art Dept Scholarship. In your essay explain your background, your academic achievements, your aspirations in the field of studio art or art history, and how the scholarship can help you achieve your professional goals.

Portfolio/Writing Sample. Studio Artists must submit a digital portfolio of 10-15 of your best works along with an artist’s statement. Submissions should be made on a CD. Art Historians must submit a writing sample of an original research paper of 10-12 pages in length along with your résume.

Please send by March 6, 2009 the completed application, and the all other materials requested to:

Dr. Michelle Erhardt,

Department of Fine Art & Art History

Christopher Newport University

1 University Place

Newport News, VA 23606

If you have any questions please contact the Department of Fine Art & Art History at 757-594-7930, or email Elaine Viel, Department of Fine Art & Art History Assistant at eviel@cnu.edu.

MASTERS OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Many ArtCNU majors participate in the University's

Masters of Arts in Teaching, a 5-year Master's program that has

met with unparalled success.

MAT Students and Professor Maggie Bowen (in green)

Students who enter CNU and wish to become teachers enroll in a five year program. Students major in a content area, such as English or biology, and receive a bachelor's degree in liberal arts or science at the end of four years of study. The fifth year includes professional courses at the graduate level, ending in a semester of student teaching.

Students who already have a bachelor's degree can enroll in a 36-hour master's plus licensure program or a licensure only program.

Areas for licensure include: Elementary (PK-6); Art (PK-12); Biology (6-12); Computer Science (6-12); English (6-12); French (PK-12); History and Social Science (6-12); Mathematics (6-12); Music, Choral or Instrumental (PK-12); Physics (6-12); Spanish (PK-12); and Theater (PK-12).

Earning a graduate degree adds an additional $2000-$3500 to your intital salary schedule.

For students enrolled in CNU, the graduate degree is earned in only one extra year, instead of the two years frequently required for a master's degree.

What are some other benefits of the CNU Teacher Preparation Program?

The CNU program has several hallmarks:

a dedicated faculty in 12 different departments throughout the university who administer the program.
a partnership with an award-winning school district (Newport News Public Schools) that provides rich field experiences
a program of study that is taught by faculty and professionals in many different disciplines
an opportunity to have paid employment during part of the professional year
an active student organization (the SVEA) that includes four past state presidents