Requirements for the Major The
art major requires a minimum of 31 credits in art with 25 credits at the 200-level or above. Students may take a maximum of 60 credits, including 100-level courses.
Studio Art Concentration The
studio art concentration first gives students a foundation in design and drawing, and then requires them to develop depth and proficiency in one medium: painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics or ceramic sculpture. Faculty works closely with students, offering individual attention at all levels. To strengthen their depth of study, students choose one or more electives outside the focus area. The concentration can lead to graduate study (Master of Fine Art) or to a career in fine and applied art. Students may also double major, combining a concentration in
studio art with another field. With mathematics, it forms an excellent basis for graduate work in architecture; with psychology, for work in art therapy; with biology, for a career in medical illustration; and with economics or management, for graduate work in arts administration, etc.
Requirements for Studio Art Concentration
ARTS 101 Design 3 credits
ARTS 123 Drawing I 3 credits
ART 220 History of Art I 3 credits
ART 221 History of Art II 3 credits
ARTS 470 Seminar in Studio Art 3 credits
Nine credits in at least one medium 9 credits One additional art history course at the 300 level or above. 3 credits One additional studio course outside the focus area 3 credits Total 30 credits Students are required to achieve at least the 300-level in one medium.
The following may be taken to supplement the major requirements, up to 60 credit hours.
Studio Art Courses and Electives
ARTS 203 Ceramics I ARTS 316 Special Topics
ARTS 211 Photography I
ARTS 316B Photo Journalism
ARTS 212 Darkroom Orientation
ARTS 324 Drawing III ARTS 224 Drawing II
ARTS 325 Drawing IV
ARTS 234 Printmaking I
ARTS 235 Monoprinting
ARTS 237 Painting I
ARTS 338 Painting II
ARTS 303 Ceramic Wheel
ARTS 339 Painting III
ARTS 304 Handbuilding Sculpture
ARTS 343 Intermediate Wheel
ARTS 311 Photography II
ARTS 499 Departmental Honors
ARTS 312 Photography III
ARTS 475 Independent Study
ARTS 314 Printmaking II
ART 300 Gallery Management
ARTS 315 Printmaking III
