2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog

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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Art: Concentration in Studio Art [ART_ARTS]

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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 painting, print media, fiber arts, ceramics and sculpture. The B.A. program does not require a portfolio review for admission.

Career Potential

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

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: 48

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

Drawing Foundation

ATS 101 - Drawing I (3 cr. hr.)
(GE)
ATS 201 - Drawing II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 301 - Drawing III (3 cr. hr.)

Design Foundation

ATS 102 - Design I (3 cr. hr.)
(GE)
ATS 202 - Design II (3 cr. hr.)

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

Select one:

ATS 108 - Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.)
or
ATS 208 - Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)

Select either:

C. Studio Art Specialization Courses: Six credit hours

Specialization and advanced skills in one of the following areas: ceramics, graphic design, fibers, painting, print media or sculpture

D. Field Study

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

E. Art History Foundation: 12 credit hours

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

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

First Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16-17

GE course

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 - Academic Writing I (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 102 - Academic Writing in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 15-16

ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 106 - Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 201 - Drawing II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 202 - Design II (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 101 - Academic Writing II (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 103 - Academic Writing in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)

Second Year

Fall Total credit hours: 18

GE course
GE course
Foreign language 101

ATH 357 - Modern Art (3 cr. hr.)
(WI)
ATS 103 - Painting I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 107 - Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.)
or
ATS 112 - Photography I (3 cr. hr.)
or
ATS 204 - Ceramics II (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Foreign language 102
GE course
GE course

ATS 104 - Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.)

Third Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

Foreign language 201
GE course
ATS required courses in concentration
GE course

ATH 340 - The Early Renaissance in Italy (3 cr. hr.)
(WI)

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Foreign language 202
GE course
ATS required courses in concentration
GE course
Free elective

Fourth Year

Fall Total credit hours: 18

GE- Quantitative Skills
ATS elective
ATH elective
Two free electives

ATS 301 - Drawing III (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 18

Three free electives

ATS 429 - Special Topics in Studio Art (1-4 cr. hr.)
ATT 490 - Individual Problems in Art I (3-6 cr. hr.)
ATT 491 - Individual Problems in Art II (3-6 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: 48

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: Six credit hours

D. Field Study

E. Art History Foundation: 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: 16-17

Spring Total credit hours: 15-16

Second Year

Fall Total credit hours: 18

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Third Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Fourth Year

Fall Total credit hours: 18

Spring Total credit hours: 18