2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 03, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Art: Concentration in Studio Art [ART_ARTS]


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The B.A. in studio art is a well-rounded degree program 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 49 credit hours in the major, including foundation, skills core, studio specialization and four art history courses. Specializations include ceramics, fibers, 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 .

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Utilize the elements of art and principles of design.
  2. Execute visual and written/verbal skills applicable to the presentation of their work.
  3. Understand the ways in which art, media, and culture affect each other and society-at-large.
  4. Analyze critically works of art from traditional to nontraditional mediums, diverse genres, and a wide range of historical periods and geographical locations, demonstrating comprehension of global perspectives in visual culture.
  5. Evaluate works of art/design using a personalized visual vocabulary that expresses knowledge, awareness and dialog with historical and contemporary influences within arts, humanities, sciences and technology.

Program Standard Grade Point Average Requirement

The major GPA is calculated by all courses identified in the college catalog as required for the major. In addition, this program has an established program standard GPA which may be used to determine progress in the program.

  • Program Standard GPA
    • Minimum GPA of 2.0 in any ATH, ATS, or ATT courses
  • Art Major and Studio Art Concentration Requirements
    • 46 credits in any ATH, ATS, or ATT courses

Career Potential

  • Artists
  • Designers
  • Educators in: ceramics, fibers, graphic design, graphic design and digital media, 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.

Major in Art with a concentration in Studio Art


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


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.

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


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 in major: 49


Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124


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


 Link to General Education (GE ); Link to Foreign Language  

Total credit hours for semester: 16


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Second Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 17


Second Year Spring


  • (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.)

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


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