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    Mar 28, 2024  
2006-2008 College of Liberal Arts Bulletin 
    
2006-2008 College of Liberal Arts Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]

Studio Art Major


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The studio arts and the art history programs are a balance of studio work, art history, criticism and aesthetics. Both programs have a foundation composed of studio art and art history courses: a two- semester sequence of Western traditions in art history, and drawing and two-dimensional (2-D) design in studio art.

The studio major is designed for the student who plans to undertake graduate studies in any field of studio art or design, or otherwise intends to establish a career as a professional artist. Foundation courses consist of: ART 1130: Drawing and 2-D Design; ART 1140: Beginning Life Drawing; ART 3140: Life Drawing; ARTH 1200 and 1210: Western Traditions (2 semesters); and ARTH 3910: Twentieth-Century Art in Europe and the United States. Foundation courses are complemented with a range of courses in the major studio areas (painting, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics). Students elect to do advanced work in one of the major studio areas. In addition, studio majors participate in the senior seminar and the senior exhibition program.

The art history program is designed to prepare students for future graduate studies in art history or related fields, or employment in museums and galleries. The curriculum incorporates a developmental progression of courses, ranging from foundation courses that cover a broad array of historic material to specialized electives, and finally, to advanced seminars and an independent research project that prepare students for graduate level study in the field. Foreign language study is also required for art history majors and minors, as it is an essential component of art historical research.

Major Requirements: Studio Art


Requirements for the Studio Art major consist of sixteen (16) courses distributed in the following manner:

  • One course each in three of the four major studio areas (painting, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics)
  • One intermediate- and one advanced-level course in a major studio area (for a total of three in the chosen area)
  • Two studio electives
  • Two art history electives at the 3000 level (ARTH 3900 is strongly advised)
  • In addition to the 16 course requirements listed above, Studio Art majors must participate in a major review and in a senior exhibition.

Recommended sequence of courses for Studio Art majors:


Sophomore Year:


  • Studio 2
  • Art history elective
    (ARTH 3900 is strongly advised)

Senior Year:


  • Advanced Studio
  • Two studio electives
  • Art history elective

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