
BA in Art, Studio Option
The BA Program in Art: Studio Option is a 42-credit curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation in studio art and art history. Art Majors who choose to focus on Studio Art will receive general instruction in the theory and practice of the visual arts through working in both two and three dimensions with a variety of media. Students are encouraged to pursue advanced courses in one or more of the following media: Ceramic Design; Electronic Design & Multimedia; Painting & Drawing; Photography; Printmaking; or Sculpture. This program option is both broad and focused, allowing students to build their curriculum with emphasis in specific areas after receiving foundational training.
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Department Core Requirements
These courses must be taken as prerequisites before taking additional Art courses:
(3cr each | 9cr total)
Art 10000: Introduction to the Visual Arts of the World (Core Credit)
Art 10100: 2D Design
Art 21000 : Writing About Art (Core Credit)
Studio Option Requirements
Choose one 2D Course:
(3cr each | 3cr total)
Art 10200: Introduction to Drawing
Art 10300: Introduction to Printmaking
Art 10400: Introduction to Photography
Art 10500: Introduction to Painting
Choose one 3D Course:
(3cr each | 3cr total)
Art 10600: Introduction to Sculpture
Art 10700: Introduction to Ceramic Design
Art 10800: Introduction to Wood Design
Art 10900: 3D Design
Choose four Art History courses from at least three of the following subject groups:
(3cr each | 12cr total)
I. Ancient Art
II. European Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque Art
III. Modern and Contemporary Art
IV. Art of Africa and the Americas
V. Art of Asia
VI. Trans-historical
Choose seven additional Studio Courses
(3cr each | 21cr total)
Total Art Credits: 42cr