Liberal Arts and Sciences, Art Major, B.A.

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The major in visual art is a broad-based program in two-dimensional studio art stressing interdisciplinary study. The program encourages critical and creative thinking skills, extensive studio work and academic research. Students experience a variety of learning environments in which to develop the individuality of their work. Progress in the seminar sequence is stringently evaluated at the end of each semester and continuation in the program requires a minimum 2.0 GPA and the student’s good standing with the College and the Department.

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM

Students planning to major in art must begin the foundation courses in the freshman year in order to avoid delayed graduation. Before being admitted to the seminar sequence, students must have successfully completed 30 credit hours of foundations and intermediate courses including ART 3500 and ART 3510 with at least a 2.0 GPA. Formal application to the program is required in the spring semester of the sophomore year with a portfolio of 20 works submitted to the Department for review.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR SEMINARS

Studio seminar courses (3 credit hours each) must be completed in sequence each semester of the junior and senior years. These junior/senior seminars will be comprised of independent studio work and research in a chosen subject area as well as weekly group sessions for critique and related studies. Specific studies outside the realm of the academic studio environment may be considered for fulfillment of the seminar requirement, such as museum studies, foreign travel, apprenticeships, etc.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Major candidates must present a portfolio of work for review at the end of each semester. Graduation is contingent upon an approved body of work presented for exhibit at the end of the final semester. A minimum of 24 hours of the total studio credit hours must be at the 3000 and 4000 level.

During the spring semester of the sophomore year, students must make a formal application for admission into the art degree program. This application process includes a portfolio submission and a written artist’s statement.

Students will complete the following sequence of courses and portfolio reviews:

Required Coursework – 50 Hours

The Art Major requires 50 hours of coursework. 35 hours of required courses and 15 hours of elective courses.

ART 1010 - Basic 2-D Design Credit(s): 3
ART 1210 - Drawing I Credit(s): 3
ART 3000 - Theory & Practice Of Critique Credit(s): 1 To be taken four times at 1 credit each.
ART 3500 - History Of Art I Credit(s): 3
ART 3510 - History Of Art II Credit(s): 3
ART 3520 - Comtemporary Art History Credit(s): 3
ART 3900 - Gallery and Professional Practices Credit(s): 1 To be taken four times at 1 credit each.
ART 3980 - Junior Studio Seminar I Credit(s): 3
ART 3990 - Junior Studio Seminar II Credit(s): 3
ART 4980 - Senior Studio Seminar I Credit(s): 3
ART 4990 - Senior Studio Seminar II Credit(s): 3
15 Hours Art Coursework
- ART XXXX Any Art Course (not already taken unless repeatable) 3 hours
- ART XXXX Any Art Course (not already taken unless repeatable) 3 hours
- ART XXXX Any Art Course (not already taken unless repeatable) 3 hours
- ART XXXX Any Art Course (not already taken unless repeatable) 3 hours
- ART XXXX Any Art Course (not already taken unless repeatable) 3 hours

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Liberal Arts and Sciences, Art Major, B.A.

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM

JUNIOR AND SENIOR SEMINARS

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Coursework – 50 Hours

Total Credit Hours Required, Art Major: 50

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Liberal Arts and Sciences, Art Major, B.A.

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM

JUNIOR AND SENIOR SEMINARS

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Coursework – 50 Hours

Total Credit Hours Required, Art Major: 50