The study of integrated studio arts reflects a

humanistic, liberal arts orientation that prepares students to
accept responsibility for the social, cultural and physical
environment they will help to shape and influence.
The ability to solve problems creatively and visualize
complex ideas is critical in today's job market. Students
who major in integrated studio arts develop
these skills to high levels. In this rapidly changing
world, there are no guarantees that today's answers
will solve tomorrow�s problems. Those who are
creative in their thinking will be most able to adjust
to and take advantage of new situations.

 

 

Integrated Studio Arts at Iowa State University Iowa State

offered its first three art courses.History of Art and

Household Decoration, Theory and Practice of Teaching

Domestic Art, and Wood Carving. In 1901-02. Applied art

was first recognized as a department in the Division of

Home Economics in 1919. Prior to 1919, it had been

combine periodically with textiles and clothing as a
part of the department of domestic art. Also in 1919,
the curriculum in art education was initiated.

In 1923, the applied art department began offering
a master of science degree. In 1968, the degree
was changed to master of arts. The department was
incorporated into the new College of Design in July
1978, and the name became the department of art
and design in November 1978.

The department of art and design is one of four integrally
related departments in the College of Design.
Today the department has three primary majors:
graphic design, interior design, and integrated studio
arts. Together with the departments of architecture,
landscape architecture, and community and regional
planning, it forms a unique and innovative interdisciplinary
environment.