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Department of Art

 BA/BS in Studio Art


The studio art major is designed to provide a well-rounded art experience, encompassing two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, art-history courses and a concentration (three levels) in one area. Studio art majors are encouraged to expand their understanding of art as it relates to other disciplines, cultures, and global concerns.

In addition to meeting all College General Education requirements, studio art majors must complete a total of 36 credits in Art and Art History as listed below. No more than 54 credits in studio art (or any other single discipline) can be used to satisfy the 120-credit requirement for the BA or BS degree. A minimum grade of "C" must be attained in all courses in the major.

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Course Requirements
Required courses (18 credits)
  • ARH 201 Survey of World Art I*
  • ARH 202 Survey of World Art II*
  • ART 210 2-Dimensional Design or ART 212 3-Dimensional Design
  • ART 221 Drawing I*
  • ART 401 Senior Seminar
  • ARH 420 20th Century Art

* courses are Foundation courses and should be taken in the first year.

Any two of the following 2-Dimensional Courses: (6 credits)

  • any drawing course(s) except ART 221
  • any photography course(s)
  • any painting course(s)
  • ART 210 2-Dimension Design (if not taken in the above required courses)
  • any digital art course(s)
  • any printmaking course

Any two of the following 3-dimensional courses: (6 credits)

  • any ceramics course(s)
  • any sculpture course(s)
  • any metal/jewelry course(s)
  • ART 212 3-Dimensional Design (if not taken in the above required courses)

Two additional ART courses to complete the 36 credit major. (6 credits)

Majors must have an Area of Specialization, and take a sequence of three levels in that area (for example, Painting, I, II and III). 

Only courses with a grade of "C" or better may be used toward the studio art major.

 Areas of Possible Specialization:

  • Sculpture
  • Photography
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Printmaking
  • Drawing