STUDIO ART
CORE PROGRAM PREREQUISITES ( 18 CREDITS )
In addition to all University requirements, including the University foreign language graduation requirement, candidates for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree must meet the following requirements.
| ARH 2050 |
Art History Survey 1, 3 credits
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| ARH 2051 |
Art History Survey 2, 3 credits
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| ART 1201C |
2D Design, 3 credits
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| ART 1203C |
3D Design, 3 credits
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| ART 1300C |
Drawing 1: Foundations, 3 credits
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| ART 2600C |
Digital Art Foundations, 3 credits
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pre: ART 1201C
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Portfolio Review
– students must submit their portfolio for review following completion of their core program. |
| ARH 2050 |
Art History Survey 1, 3 credits
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| ARH 2051 |
Art History Survey 2, 3 credits
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| ART 1201C |
2D Design, 3 credits
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| ART 1203C |
3D Design, 3 credits
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| ART 1300C |
Drawing 1: Foundations, 3 credits
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| ART 2600C |
Digital Art Foundations, 3 credits
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pre: ART 1201C
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Portfolio Review
– students must submit their portfolio for review following completion of their core program. |
B.A.
BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH CONCENTRATION IN STUDIO ART
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Studio Art degree program is designed for a general education in the visual arts. Students are trained in the foundations of art, and encouraged to branch out in all forms of contemporary art and develop individual styles and practices. Studio and seminar experiences are supplemented with field trips, visiting artist lectures, and critiques in order to help students begin to develop their own interests and projects as artists.
Students will choose three areas of interest from the following: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
Program Overview
Curriculum: BA in Studio Art
B.F.A.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN STUDIO ART WITH A SPECIFIED CONCENTRATION
The B.F.A program offers a variety of challenges that emphasize the development of each student’s intellectual and artistic vision and goals. Students are trained in the foundations of art and taught to understand and challenge art theories and techniques. Students are encouraged to to create an individualized program of study anchored by one area of interest in Studio Art. Studio and Seminar experiences are supplemented with field trips, visiting artist lectures, exhibition opportunities, and critiques in order to help students pursue their own interests and develop individual projects. These experiences and opportunities will prepare students for advanced study and a career in the art world.
The BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture is a specialized degree primarily in one studio art discipline. Students must pass a portfolio review for admission to the BFA.
INTEGRATED AREAS OF STUDY ( 21 CREDITS )
Required courses to be taken along with concentration courses. Core Program Prerequisites and Portfolio Review must be completed prior to registering for the following:
| Additional Media and Art Electives (9 credits) |
| Three upper-division courses from Studio Art, Multimedia or Graphic Design courses |
| Art History Requirement (6 credits) |
| Two upper-division Art History courses; see list of 4000-level courses in the Art History section |
| Research Intensive (3 credits) |
| Any RI: Advanced Studio Art course |
| B.F.A. Senior Seminar (3 credits) |
| Register for ART 4955C in your last semester |
| Additional Media and Art Electives (9 credits) |
| Three upper-division courses from Studio Art, Multimedia or Graphic Design courses |
| Art History Requirement (6 credits) |
| Two upper-division Art History courses; see list of 4000-level courses in the Art History section |
| Research Intensive (3 credits) |
| Any RI: Advanced Studio Art course |
| B.F.A. Senior Seminar (3 credits) |
| Register for ART 4955C in your last semester |
CONCENTRATION COURSES ( 15 CREDITS )
Students will choose one area of interest from the following: Ceramics, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture
| CERAMICS |
| ART 2754C |
HandBuilding I, 3 credits
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| ART 2751C |
Wheel Throwing I, 3 credits
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| ART 3761C |
HandBuilding II, 3 credits
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| ART 3763C |
Wheel Throwing II, 3 credits
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| ART 4782C |
RI: Advanced Ceramics, 3 credits
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| ART 4785C |
RI: Ceramics - Clay and Glazes, 3 credits
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| ART 4932C |
Special Topics: Ceramics, 3 credits
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| PAINTING |
| ART 2330C |
Drawing II: Figure Drawing, 3 credits
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| ART 2500C |
Painting I, 3 credits
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| ART 3522C |
Abstract Painting & Drawing, 3 credits
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| ART 3383C |
Narrative Painting & Drawing, 3 credits
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| ART 3505C |
Topics in Intermediate Painting and Drawing, 3 credits
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| ART 4311C |
RI: Advanced Drawing, 3 credits
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| ART 4506C |
Topics: Painting, 3 credits
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| ART 4531C |
RI: Advanced Painting, 3 credits
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| PRINTMAKING |
| ART 2400C |
Color Layering, 3 credits
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| ART 2401C |
Surface and Substrates, 3 credits
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| ART 3402C |
Print Installation, 3 credits
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| ART 4403C |
RI: Advanced Printmaking, 3 credits
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| ART 4405C |
Topics: Printmaking, 3 credits
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| SCULPTURE |
| ART 2701C |
Sculpture I, 3 credits
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| ART 3710C |
Sculpture II, 3 credits
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| ART 4712C |
RI: Advanced Sculpture, 3 credits
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| ART 4732C |
Topics: Sculpture, 3 credits
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| PHOTOGRAPHY |
| PGY 2109C |
Digital Photography I, 3 credits
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| PGY 3157C |
Digital Photography II, 3 credits
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| PGY 3406C |
Black & White Photography, 3 credits
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| PGY 4420C |
RI: Advanced Photography, 3 credits
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| PGY 4440C |
Topics: Photography, 3 credits
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| CERAMICS |
| ART 2754C |
HandBuilding I, 3 credits
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| ART 2751C |
Wheel Throwing I, 3 credits
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| ART 3761C |
HandBuilding II, 3 credits
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| ART 3763C |
Wheel Throwing II, 3 credits
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| ART 4782C |
RI: Advanced Ceramics, 3 credits
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| ART 4785C |
RI: Ceramics - Clay and Glazes, 3 credits
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| ART 4932C |
Special Topics: Ceramics, 3 credits
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| PAINTING |
| ART 2330C |
Drawing II: Figure Drawing, 3 credits
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| ART 2250C |
Painting I, 3 credits
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| ART 3522C |
Abstract Painting & Drawing, 3 credits
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| ART 3383C |
Narrative Painting & Drawing, 3 credits
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| ART 3505C |
Topics in Intermediate Painting and Drawing, 3 credits
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| ART 4311C |
RI: Advanced Drawing, 3 credits
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| ART 4506C |
Topics: Painting, 3 credits
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| ART 4531C |
RI: Advanced Painting, 3 credits
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| PRINTMAKING |
| ART 2400C |
Color Layering, 3 credits
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| ART 2401C |
Surface and Substrates, 3 credits
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| ART 3402C |
Print Installation, 3 credits
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| ART 4403C |
RI: Advanced Printmaking, 3 credits
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| ART 4405C |
Topics: Printmaking, 3 credits
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| SCULPTURE |
| ART 2701C |
Sculpture I, 3 credits
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| ART 3710C |
Sculpture II, 3 credits
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| ART 4712C |
RI: Advanced Sculpture, 3 credits
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| ART 4732C |
Topics: Sculpture, 3 credits
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| PHOTOGRAPHY |
| PGY 2109C |
Digital Photography I, 3 credits
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| PGY 3157C |
Digital Photography II, 3 credits
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| PGY 3406C |
Black & White Photography, 3 credits
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| PGY 4420C |
RI: Advanced Photography, 3 credits
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| PGY 4440C |
Topics: Photography, 3 credits
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Possible Careers within Studio Art
| Illustration |
| Medical Illustrator |
Forensic Illustrator |
Technical Illustrator |
| Book Illustrator |
Advertising Illustrator |
Editorial Illustrator |
| Cartoonist |
Police Sketch Artist |
Live Sketch Artist |
| Animation |
| Creative Director |
Storyboard Artist |
Layout Artist |
| Concept Artist |
Character Designer |
Head of Story |
| Animator |
Compositor |
Technical Director |
| FX Artist |
3D Modelers |
Motion Graphics Artist |
| Three-Dimensional |
| Artisan |
Special Effects Artist |
Woodworker |
| Ceramic Technician |
Clay and Glaze Technician |
Studio Potter |
| Art Fabricator |
Mould Maker |
Ceramicist |
| More Options |
| K-12 Art Teacher |
Art Therapist |
Art Professor |
| Fashion Designer |
Set Designer |
Jewelry Designer |
| Toy Designer |
Museum Curator |
Gallery Director |
| Art Handler |
Museum Educator |
Art Restorer |
| Art Conservator |
Art Critic |
Art Historian |
| Freelance Artist |
Photographer |
Tattoo Artist |
| Print Operator |
Muralist |
Cake Decorator |