Studio Art, B.A., B.S.
[Studio Art—1002]
Studio Art majors 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/3D, Graphic Design, Photography or Video.
The Studio Art major provides a strong first-year Foundations Program, including courses in art and design seminar (ARTS 1000), drawing (ARTS 1020), 2D/3D design (ARTS 1040), digital media art (ARTS 1050), and Ways of Seeing (ARTS 2010).
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.
Students in Graphic Design also complete a semester professional internship. This experiential learning opportunity is open to, and encouraged for, all students in the major.
SPECIFICS OF THE ART STUDIO B.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 124
Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 62
General Education Requirements:
Per Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council). Exception: MUSC or FNAR must be taken for fine arts requirement.
Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies. Transfers who intend to major in Art must submit a portfolio and meet with faculty.
Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application form must be submitted by December 1 of sophomore year.
Major Requirements: 53 hours
- 2 credit hours of ARTS 2010 (3 credits are recommended)
10 credit hours of foundations courses during the first two semesters (ARTS 1020, 1040, 1050 and 1000)
9 credit hours in Art history & theory courses (ARTS 1910, 2910, 4910) or substitution of ARTS 4900 for one art history course
5 credit hours of Senior Capstone courses (ARTS 4960 and 4970)
6 credit hours of art studio electives
A 21 credit hour studio concentration from the following list:
2D/3D
Graphic Design
Photography
Digital Video
SPECIFICS OF THE ART STUDIO B.A. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 124
Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 62
General Education Requirements:
Per Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council). Exception: MUSC or FNAR must be taken for fine arts requirement.
Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies. Transfers who intend to major in Art must submit a portfolio and meet with faculty.
Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application form must be submitted by December 1 of sophomore year.
Major Requirements: 39 hours
- 2 credit hours of ARTS 2010 (3 credits are recommended).
10 credit hours of foundations courses during the first two semesters (ARTS 1020, 1040, 1050 and 1000)
9 credit hours of Art history & theory courses (1910, 2910, 3910, 4910) or substitution of ARTS 4900 for one art history course
3 credit hours of Senior Capstone course ARTS 4960
6 hours of art studio electives
A 9 credit hour studio focus from the following list:
2D/3D
Graphic Design
Photography
Digital Video
Students should contact Visual Art for the required course list for the selected focus or concentration.