In Studio Art we foster independent and creative thought, emphasizing artmaking as not only a means of personal self-expression, but a way of thinking about our relationship to culture, humanity and the world of ideas. Our programs offer you the opportunity to work one on one with faculty in a highly creative studio environment taking courses that will emphasize individuality, interdisciplinary work, collaboration and community.
The Department offers two degrees focused on fine arts. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio: General Fine Arts is a professional degree and recommended for those seeking careers in the field of graphic design, while the BA in Studio Art, exposes students to essential core courses, but offers flexibility to those students seeking to combine a minor or other major to help them reach their individual career goals.
BFA, Studio: General Fine Arts 76 major credit hours
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio: General Fine Arts is a professional degree and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD). From painting and drawing, photography and printmaking, to sculpture and ceramics, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio: General Fine Arts emphasizes the development of skills, concepts, and creative sensitivities essential to the professional artist. Students work closely with faculty to develop their expressive voice and expand their proficiency across media. Our majors have 24-hour access to our various art studios during the four years of their degree.
Students will learn best practices in navigating the art world as they develop the skills needed to be a professional artist. The degree culminates in a distinctive senior capstone program involving the creation of a series of original works produced by each Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidate that will be displayed in our Sechrest Gallery.
B.A. Studio Art, 52 major credit hours
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Studio Art provides a major for students who wish to develop and investigate a broad range of aesthetic, conceptual and technical approaches within the spectrum of a liberal arts degree. This degree is offered to those students wanting to expand their knowledge of Art and possibly to combine a minor or major program of study outside of the discipline. B.A. students acquire a foundation in design techniques, aesthetics, and history, while maintaining the flexibility to explore additional disciplines across the University. The B.A. degree’s flexibility makes it a particularly good choice for students who are considering a double major.
Degree Requirements | Credits |
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Major Requirements | 44 |
University Core Requirements | 36-44 |
Electives | 40-48 |
Total | 128 |
Degree Requirements | Credits |
---|---|
Major Requirements | 76 |
University Core Requirements | 36-44 |
Electives | 8-16 |
Total | 128 |
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Art 0999 | Portfolio Review | 0 |
ART 1050 | Fundamentals of Design | 4* |
ART 1060 | Drawing | 4* |
ART 2000 | Art History Survey | 4 |
ART 2350 | Three-Dimensional Design | 4 |
ART 3090 | Sculpture I | 4 |
ART 3160 | Painting I | 4 |
ART 3860 | Contemporary Concepts in Art | 4 |
ART 4040 | Intermedia Studio | 4 |
Select two courses (8 credits) from the following list: | ||
ART 3190 | Ceramics II | 4 |
ART 4060 | Painting II | 4 |
ART 4080 | Darkroom Photography II | 4 |
ART 4090 | Sculpture II | 4 |
Select one course (4 credits) from the following list: | ||
ART 2030 | Printmaking | 4 |
ART 2080 | Darkroom Photography I | 4 |
ART 2090 | Ceramics I | 4 |
ART/GBS 2988 | The Grand Tour | 4 |
ART 3060 | Life Drawing | 4 |
ART 3081 | Documenting the Community through Photography | 4 |
ART 3680 | Digital Photography | 4 |
ART 3850 | History of Photography | 4 |
ART/GBS 3880 | Revolution in Paris: Art at the Turn of Two Centuries | 4 |
Course Descriptions |
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ART 0999 | Portfolio Review | 0 |
ART 1050 | Fundamentals of Design | 4* |
ART 1060 | Drawing | 4* |
ART 1150 | Digital Art and Design | 4* |
ART 2000 | Art History Survey | 4 |
ART 2030 | Printmaking | 4 |
ART 2080 | Darkroom Photography I | 4 |
ART 2090 | Ceramics I | 4 |
ART 2350 | Three-Dimensional Design | 4* |
ART 3060 | Life Drawing | 4 |
ART 3090 | Sculpture I | 4 |
ART 3160 | Painting I | 4 |
ART 3190 | Ceramics II | 4 |
ART 3860 | Contemporary Concepts of Art | 4 |
ART 4040 | Intermedia | 4 |
ART 4060 | Painting II | 4 |
ART 4090 | Sculpture II | 4 |
ART 4999 | Senior Studio | 4 |
Select one course from the following list (4): | ||
ART 2988 | The Grand Tour in Italy | 4 |
ART 3850 | History of Photography | 4 |
GDS 3150 | History of Graphic Design | 4 |
Select one course from the following list (4)** | ||
PSC 2310 | American Politics | 4 |
PSC 2510 | Comparative Politics | 4 |
PSC 2710 | International Relations | 4 |
PSC 3512 | Democracy, Development, and Conflict | 4 |
REL 2019 | Environmental Ethics | 4 |
REL 3007 | Women and the Bible | 4 |
Course Descriptions |