Studio Art Major
This program, leading to the B.A. or B.S. degree, requires a minimum of 40 hours and a maximum of to 48 hours in art including the following:
ART 1205, Design 2D/3D 4 hrs.
ART 1305, Drawing I 4 hrs.
ART 1505, Painting I 4 hrs.
ART 2900, Art History I 4 hrs.
ART 2905, Art History II 4 hrs
ART 4900, Senior Portfolio (capstone course) 4 hrs.
Required 24 hrs
Art Electives 16 -24 hrs.
Total required for Art major: 40 hrs. minimum (48 hrs. maximum)
Upon declaring a major in Art students are required to: (1) have a portfolio review and, (2) be interviewed by members of the department. Admittance and art scholarships are based upon the following elements:
A. TEACHER RECOMMENDATION – from teacher or mentor in art. If there
is no art teacher, a recommendation from the general school teacher,
counselor or principal is necessary – to determine skill level, intent, career
goals, work ethic and discipline.
B. PREPARATION FOR THE DISCIPLINE – courses, lessons, experience –
through a preview of materials submitted by each candidate.
C. PORTFOLIO REVIEW – examples of drawing, painting, printmaking,
design, photography, computer graphics, ceramics and craft. Photographs or slides or electronic presentation of art work is acceptable. In the absence of a portfolio, admittance into the program would be based on the interview, transcript, and teacher recommendation. Art scholarships will only be considered based on portfolio review.
D. INTERVIEW – Conversation with members of the Art department to
determine the candidate’s interests, intent, career goals, understanding of the major and its requirements.
Minor Requirements
A minor in art consists of 24 hours with specific courses to be chosen in consultation with the art faculty.
Students majoring in art who wish to be licensed as teachers of art (K-12) may elect either the B.A. or B.S. Degree.
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