2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog

Dec 21, 2024

2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Art: Concentration in Studio Art [ART_ARTS]

Major in Art with a concentration in Studio Art

The B.A. in studio art is a well-rounded degree program in studio art with a strong basis in liberal arts. It is intended for students who plan to pursue a generalized career in art or to prepare for graduate study. The degree requires 48 credit hours in the major, including foundation, skills core, studio specialization and four art history courses. Specializations include ceramics, fiber arts, painting, print media and sculpture. The B.A. program does not require a portfolio review for admission. For more information about this program, contact the Art and Art History Department .

Career Potential

Artists, designers and educators in ceramics, fiber arts, graphic design, new media design, painting, print media and sculpture.

Art-related fields such as corporate art buyer, art publications employee, art writer, art handler, gallery preparatory staffer, facilitator for nonprofits, arts festivals and community arts organizations.

Total credit hours in major: 49

A. Required Courses Core in Art Studio: 15 credit hours

C. Studio Art Specialization Courses: 6 credit hours

Specialization: select a sequence in one of the following areas - Ceramics: ATS 204 and 304; Fibers: ATS 208 and 308; Painting: ATS 203 and 303; Print Media: ATS 207 and 307, or ATS 209 and 309; Sculpture: ATS 206 and 306.

D. Field Study

ATT 115 - Field Study at Raquette Lake (1 cr. hr.)

E. Art History Foundation and Advanced Courses: 12 credit hours

ATH 121 - Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)

Additional courses

Select six credit hours of related electives chosen in consultation with advisor; including one ATH course at the 300-level or above, which must be writing intensive.

F. Free Electives: 29-42 total credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.A. in Art (Studio) over four years

* indicates prerequisite; Link to General Education (GE ); Link to Foreign Language

First Year Fall

ATH 121 - Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 101 - Drawing I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 102 - Design I (3 cr. hr.)
COR 101 - The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 16

First Year Spring

ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 103 - Painting I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 201 - Drawing II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 202 - Design II (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Second Year Fall

ATH 357 - Modern Art (3 cr. hr.) (WI)
ATS 104 - Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 107 - Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 114 - Photography I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 209 - Lithography I (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 108 - Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.) or
ATS 208 - Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)
ATT 115 - Field Study at Raquette Lake (1 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Foreign language 101 (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 17

Second Year Spring

ATS 106 - Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.)
GE 3 (3 cr. hr.)
GE 1 (3 cr. hr.)
GE 5 (3 cr. hr.)
Foreign language 102 * GE 9 (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Foreign language 102* (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Fall

Select one ATS course
ATS 203 - Painting II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 204 - Ceramics II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 206 - Sculpture II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 207 - Printmaking II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 208 - Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 209 - Lithography I (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 340 - The Early Renaissance in Italy (3 cr. hr.) * (WI)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Foreign language 201 * (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Spring

Select one ATS course
ATS 303 - Painting III (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 304 - Ceramics III (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 306 - Sculpture III (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 307 - Printmaking III (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 308 - Fibers III (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 309 - Lithography II (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Foreign language 202 * (3 cr. hr)
Elective (3 cr. cr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Fall

ATT 490 - Individual Problems in Art I (3-6 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
ATS elective (3 cr. hr.)
ATH elective (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Spring

ATS 301 - Drawing III (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 429 - Special Topics in Studio Art (1-4 cr. hr.)
ATT 491 - Individual Problems in Art II (3-6 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

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Art: Concentration in Studio Art [ART_ARTS]

Major in Art with a concentration in Studio Art

Career Potential

Total credit hours in major: 49

A. Required Courses Core in Art Studio: 15 credit hours

Drawing Foundation

Design Foundation

B. Exposure and Skills Core in Art Studio: 15 credit hours

Select one

Select either

C. Studio Art Specialization Courses: 6 credit hours

D. Field Study

E. Art History Foundation and Advanced Courses: 12 credit hours

Additional courses

F. Free Electives: 29-42 total credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.A. in Art (Studio) over four years

First Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 16

First Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Second Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 17

Second Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15