Art Major, Studio Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

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The Studio emphasis immerses students in the creation and understanding of artworks. Students can choose to concentrate in ceramics, drawing, jewelry, painting, printmaking, sculpture, or woodworking. Each area focuses on teaching critical thinking skills, crafting tangible objects (both functional and non-functional), and offers concrete skills in professional practice. The curriculum also allows for cross-disciplinary exploration and collaborative work, which ultimately make students better artists and visual communicators.

54 hours; 2.0 major GPA required

A maximum of two (2) classes with a grade less than a C may be applied to the major/concentration.

Art Major, Art & Design Foundations (18 hours)

All Art Majors in all concentrations take the foundation program to give them a general understanding of all the varied media and disciplines.

ART 103 - Color and Design Credits: 3
ART 104 - Design in Materials Credits: 3 (Core 39: Ways of Knowing/Creative and Aesthetic Expression)
ART 105 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTD 102 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
ARTH 221 - Art History I Credits: 3 (Core 39: Ways of Knowing/Historical Inquiry)
ARTH 222 - Art History II Credits: 3 (Core 39: Diversity Embedded Experience)

Art Major, Upper-level Art History Electives (6 hours)

Choose 2 of the following classes:

ARTH 378 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 3
ARTH 323 - Ancient Greek Art Credits: 3
ARTH 327 - Medieval Art Credits: 3
ARTH 335 - Asian Art Credits: 3
ARTH 343 - Renaissance Art Credits: 3
ARTH 344 - Baroque Art Credits: 3
ARTH 353 - 19th Century Art Credits: 3
ARTH 354 - 20th Century Art Credits: 3
ARTH 355 - Contemporary Art Credits: 3
ARTH 359 - Special Studies in Art History Credits: 1-3 (take as 3 credits)
ARTH 390 - Select Topics in Art History Credits: 3
ARTH 490 - Special Problems in Art History Credits: 3

Studio Art Concentration, Required Courses (12 hours)

ART 205 - Figure Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 493 - Senior Art Seminar Credits: 3
Choose one of the following 2-dimensional studio courses:
ART 106 - Drawing and Composition Credits: 3
ART 311 - Painting I Credits: 3
ART 361 - Printmaking I Credits: 3
ARTP 211 - Introduction to Darkroom Photography Credits: 3
Choose one of the following 3-dimensional studio courses:
ART 313 - Ceramics I Credits: 3
ART 315 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing I Credits: 3
ART 341 - Sculpture I Credits: 3
ART 351 - Woodworking I Credits: 3

Studio Art Concentration, Directed Electives (18 hours)

Choose any 6 courses (18 hours) with the prefix of ART (except ART 201 ), ARTD, or ARTP. At least 6 hours must be at the 400-level. Advisor to suggest courses based on student interest(s).