Art

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Requirements in the Core Curriculum for Art

Specifics can be found in The Academic Program
Integrative Studies - 50 hrs (INST 320 - MUSIC AND HUMAN NATURE or INST 330 - THEATRE AND HUMAN NATURE must be selected)
Foreign Language - 10 hrs
Mathematics - 5 hrs
Health and Physical Education Lifestyle Series - 3 hrs
Senior Year Experience - hrs depend upon course selected

Requirements in the major (47 or more hrs):

ART 105 - DRAWING I
ART 110 - DESIGN 2D
ART 115 - DESIGN 3D
ART 220 - ART HISTORY (ANCIENT)
ART 230 - ART HISTORY (MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE, AND BAROQUE)
ART 240 - ART HISTORY (MODERN)
ART 401 - SENIOR EXHIBITION PRACTICUM
a concentration of at least 3 courses chosen in consultation with an Art Department adviser - 12 to 15 hrs; concentration areas include ceramics, computer art, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and visual communication; the concentration is not required of students who complete the art education requirements for Visual Arts teacher licensure
a total of at least 45 hrs of ART with at least 15 hrs at 300/400 level

Residence Requirement:

Must be fulfilled by all transfer students (see The Academic Program ).

Required total hours for the degree:

At least 180 (also see exceptions/additional comments in The Academic Program )

Application for Degree:

A prospective graduate must request an Application for Degree at the Registrar’s Office two terms prior to the term in which the degree is to be completed.

Additional Requirements:

A minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in the following required courses for the Art Major:

In addition

A minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in the sequence of three courses selected as a concentration. If a grade lower than “C” is earned in any of these courses, the course must be repeated. Should that course be a prerequisite for subsequent coursework, the student must earn a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite course before continuing with the subsequent coursework.

Every art major will participate in a student/faculty conference in the fall term of the sophomore year. Department of Art faculty will discuss the student’s progress and plans for the coming year.
Every art major will participate in a portfolio review usually during the fall term of the junior year. The second-year review will occur after an art major has completed the three studio foundation courses and at least two additional studio courses. Art Department faculty will review the portfolio, identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement, and discuss future curricular goals.
Every art major will participate in a senior exhibition as a part of the Senior Exhibition Practicum course.

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