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2021-22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | School of Arts and Humanities | Visual Art | Majors

Studio Art, B.A., B.S.

[Studio Art—1002]

Studio Art majors (2D & 3D) may select either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.  The Bachelor of Arts degree encourages a more liberal base of courses, while the Bachelor of Science degree prioritizes extensive work in a studio discipline.

Students choose an area of concentration/focus in 2D (drawing, painting & printmaking), 3D (ceramics & sculpture), Graphic Design, Photography or Video (digital media art).

The Studio Art major provides a strong first-year Foundations Program, including courses in art and design seminar (ARTS 1000), drawing (ARTS 1020), 2D design (ARTS 1030), 3D design (ARTS 1040), and digital media art (ARTS 1050).

After the first year, students begin work in their concentration along with elective studio courses accompanied by integrative study in art history, theory, and criticism.

The program of study culminates with a Capstone experience. The Capstone is an individually completed year-long faculty-mentored project in which students produce a body of work in art or design, prepare that work for exhibition or production, and develop a professional portfolio with their specific concentration.

Major Requirements for B.S. in Studio Art (including Photography & Graphic Design): 55 Hours

  • ARTS 2010 for a minimum of 2 credits (3 credits are recommended)
  • 12 credit hours of foundations courses during the first two semesters (ARTS 1020, 1030, 1040, and 1050)

  • Art history & theory courses (ARTS 1910, 2910, 3910, 4910) or substitution of ARTS 4900 for one art history course

  • Senior Capstone courses (ARTS 4960 and 4970)

  • Six credit hours of art studio electives

  • A 21 credit hour studio concentration from the following list:

    2D - Drawing, Painting & Printmaking

    3D - Ceramics & Sculpture

    Graphic Design

    Photography

    Digital Video

Major Requirements for B.A. in Studio Art: (including Photography & Graphic Design) 43 Hours

  • ARTS 2010 for a minimum of 2 credits (3 credits are recommended).
  • 12 credit hours of foundations courses during the first two semesters (ARTS 1020, 1030, 1040, and 1050)

  • Art history & theory courses (ARTS 1910, 2910, 3910, 4910) or substitution of ARTS 4900 for one art history course

  • Senior Capstone courses (ARTS 4960 and 4970)

  • 6 hours of art studio electives

  • A 9 credit hour studio focus from the following list:

    2D - Drawing, Painting & Printmaking

    3D - Ceramics & Sculpture

    Graphic Design

    Photography

    Digital Video

Students should contact Visual Art for the required course list for the selected focus or concentration.